Kids vs. Adults: How Daily Vitamin and Mineral Needs Change With Age
A simple table of daily needs from toddlers to parents, and why every family member needs a product dosed for their age.
A simple table of daily needs from toddlers to parents, and why every family member needs a product dosed for their age.
Calcium, vitamin D, fiber and potassium are common gaps for kids and parents alike. Here's how to close them together.
Gummy multivitamins can be a reasonable way for adults to fill small nutrient gaps. Here's what the big trials show, where gummies fall short, and who benefits most.
There's no magic hour for a multivitamin, but taking it with a meal and at the same time each day makes a real difference. Here's why.
Gummy vitamins are easy to take, but critics raise fair points about sugar, dose accuracy and kids. A gummy maker's honest take on the pros and cons.
Most men don't need extra iron, and megadoses can backfire. Here's what actually matters on a men's multivitamin label.
The short version: not for every child. Here's what the AAP says, which kids are the exceptions, and how to bring it up with your pediatrician.
Folic acid, iron, iodine, vitamin D and calcium matter differently at different life stages. Here's what to check on a women's multivitamin label.
Gummy vitamins are easy to take, which is both their biggest strength and their biggest risk. Here's when they make sense and how to use them safely.
Gummies are easier to take; tablets usually pack more minerals. An honest, side-by-side comparison to help you pick the right format for you.
Picky eating is common and usually temporary. Here's which nutrients to watch, when a multivitamin helps, and the food strategy with the best evidence.
Vitamins don't treat ADHD. Here's an honest look at the research on micronutrients, iron and omega-3s, and why your pediatrician is the right place to start.
After 50, B12 absorption drops, vitamin D and calcium needs rise, and iron needs fall. Here's how that should change what you look for in a multivitamin.
Most multivitamin side effects are mild and digestive. Here's what's normal, what to watch for, and the lab-test issue many people don't know about.
Some babies need vitamin D from the first days of life, but most gummy multivitamins aren't meant for kids under two. Here's how the answer changes with age.
The right number is whatever the label says for your child's age. Here's why going over matters, which nutrients carry the most risk, and what to do if your child...