Many different forms of vitamin supplements are available on the market today. Among all of the pills, capsules and tablets, liquid multivitamins are often found. Readily digested by the body, liquid multivitamins do not require as much breaking down as other forms of supplements.
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Krill oil generates a lot of media attention as an alternative to omega-3 fish oil. The American Heart Association recommends 1,000 milligrams of omega-3s to help control high blood pressure and other heart disease risk factors.
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Dextrose, also called glucose or corn sugar, is a simple sugar found naturally in some foods, such as honey and fruits, and added to some processed foods. It's what helps turn bread crust and toast brown.
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Chlorophyll is what gives plants a green color. Proponents claim it can help with everything from increasing your energy level to lowering your risk of cancer, but scientific evidence for these and other uses, including weight loss, is limited.
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If you read the ingredients list for fruit juices and drinks, cereals, fruit-flavored candies, cured meats, cereals and frozen fruits, you may see ascorbic acid listed. Manufacturers sometimes include it in foods as a preservative, antioxidant or color stabilizer, or it can be used to boost a food's vitamin C content.
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Having fewer than three bowel movements in a week is a sign of constipation. Although you can take laxatives to help move things along, making dietary changes can sometimes help establish regularity without having to resort to these medications.
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Hemorrhoids -- the swelling and inflammation of the veins in and around the anus -- affect 10 million Americans each year, according to Florida Hospital. While some people with hemorrhoids may only feel a slight discomfort, others may have extreme pain and require surgery.
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Like most controversies, the question of whether to add pasta to your soup cooked or uncooked is one that doesn't have a single answer. The answer depends a little on the type of noodles you're using, a little on the type of soup you're making and a little on your own personal preferences.
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One theory of nutrition advocates tailoring your diet to mesh with your blood type to improve weight loss and energy and otherwise maintain good health. According to the blood type diet, people with Type O blood should avoid foods made with coconut oil.
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Sciatica is a health condition involving injury or compression of your sciatic nerve -- the longest and thickest nerve in your body. If you have sciatica, you likely feel pain or other sensations along the distribution of your sciatic nerve. Leg pain, tingling, numbness and weakness are symptoms of sciatica.
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Eggs and chicken are nutritious foods that are high in protein, and they may help you lose weight -- as long as chicken and eggs aren't the only thing you're eating.
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Vendange, a California wine company, takes its name from the French word for "grape harvest." Located in Madera, California, the winery produces a variety of reasonably priced table wines including red wines, blush wines, and white wines.
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Creatine is best known for improving athletic performance in young people; however, it may also improve the symptoms of certain medical conditions, including Parkinson's disease, muscular dystrophy, a muscle disease called McArdle's disease and an eye disease called gyrate atrophy, according to MedlinePlus.
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Vitamin C is an essential vitamin you need to consume on a regular basis for your body to function normally. It is necessary for the synthesis of collagen, a structural protein that helps promote wound healing. Vitamin C also helps you maintain a healthy immune system and improves your absorption of iron.
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Like omega-3 fatty acids, omega-6 fats are essential, which means your body cannot make them and they must come from food. Gamma-linolenic acid, or GLA, refers to the omega-6 fatty acids found in plant foods.
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What you eat, or don't eat, is an important part of your healthy pregnancy. You may already know you need to limit your intake of fish due to its mercury content and to avoid soft cheeses such as feta or brie to reduce your risk of food-borne illness. Other foods can also raise concerns, however.
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If you're trying to increase your protein intake without adding too many calories, you want to keep your protein powder simple. Some types of protein powders also include carbs and fat, which increase calorie content.
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While diet is part of the equation when it comes to breaking down belly fat, neither apple cider vinegar nor olive oil contain any magical nutrients that will speed up that process. But both may be beneficial in their own way on your weight-loss diet, and that, in turn, may help you lose belly fat.
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Drinking orange juice may cause pain in your lower stomach if you have an ulcer. However, not everyone with an ulcer feels abdominal pain drinking OJ. Although the most likely reason, an ulcer may not be the only cause of your stomach pain from orange juice.
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Isopure has been in the business of manufacturing high-protein drinks, smoothies and powders for more than 25 years. Isopure uses whey protein isolate, a favorite protein supplement among bodybuilders, in its products.
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