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.
Calcium is essential to a variety of physiological processes. The body doesn't produce calcium, so you must get enough calcium from your diet. Adults up to age 50 should get at least 1,000 mg of calcium per day, and adults over 50 should get at least 1,200 mg daily.
Read more →
Beta-carotene, a type of fat-soluble carotenoid phytonutrient, is also known as "provitamin A" because the body converts it into vitamin A. Beta-carotene is the source of orange and yellow coloration in fruits and vegetables, and is also found in green and red fruits and vegetables and in some grains and oils.
Read more →
Turmeric is a spice from the ginger family used often in Asian cooking and taken as a nutritional supplement. As with most supplements, evidence exists to support some uses, and there are numerous unsubstantiated traditional uses.
Read more →
Turmeric has long been used for its digestive, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits. The primary compounds to which turmeric's benefits are attributed are curcuminoids and volatile oils, explains the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center.
Read more →
Citric acid occurs naturally in some foods, particularly fruit, and it is a common additive in certain foods and beverages. It serves various purposes as an additive, explains the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Citric acid functions as a preservative, combating food spoilage and degradation.
Read more →