Supplements Guide: Side Effects & Best Multivitamins

Vitamins and supplements like melatonin and fish oil offer health benefits but can cause side effects if misused. Learn about the impact of saw palmetto on blood pressure and find the best multivitamins for young women and adults over 50.

Vitamin B-12 Deficiency & Vision

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Dominique Brooks

Vitamin B-12 -- also known as cobalamin -- is a member of the B vitamin family; this nutrient helps in the formation of red blood cells and is important in nervous system function.

What Are the Side Effects of Salmon Oil Capsules?

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Dominique Brooks

Omega-3 fatty acids are necessary for human health. They help lower inflammation, play a role in brain function, and may help prevent diseases like heart disease and macular degeneration. Because the body cannot make omega-3s, you must get them from other sources.

Dominique Brooks has been a medical editor for over 10 years. She has worked in medical education for physicians, nurses and pharmacists as well as consumers. She started writing business articles for Work.com in 2008 and health articles online in 2009. She holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Alabama and a Doctor of Medicine from Vanderbilt University.