What to Look for in a Multivitamin for Men
Most men don't need extra iron, and megadoses can backfire. Here's what actually matters on a men's multivitamin label.
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.
Mercury is a real concern with some fish, but purified fish oil supplements have tested very low. Here's what FDA/EPA advice says, which fish to avoid, and what to ask...
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.
Vitamin A is essential, but preformed vitamin A has a firm upper limit. Here's how much is too much, how to add up your sources, and why smokers should skip...
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.
DHA and EPA are both omega-3s from fish, but they do different jobs. Here's how they differ, which gets the focus in pregnancy, and how to read them on a...
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.
Fishy burps and aftertaste are among the most familiar fish oil complaints. Here's why they happen, what people try to reduce them, and when to check with your provider.
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.
Only about 1 in 10 U.S. adults eats enough fruits or vegetables. Practical, low-effort ways to close the gap, plus what counts as a serving.
The idea that antioxidant pills slow aging is appealing. Large trials like SELECT tell a more complicated story. Here's an honest look at the evidence.
Vitamin A is essential for seeing in low light, for immune function and for healthy cell growth. Here's what the evidence says, how much you need, and where supplements fit.
Short answer: no. Here's why whole fruits and vegetables do things a gummy can't, and where a supplement can still play a supporting role.