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.

Does Vitamin C Increase Iron Absorption?

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Kristen McCarty

Iron fills such life-sustaining roles, from carrying oxygen throughout your body to producing energy and forming antioxidants, that getting a sufficient amount in your diet is essential.

Coffee and Calcium Absorption

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Kristen McCarty

Coffee is known for its positive health benefits but may interact with the mineral calcium. Calcium is vital for bone health. Moderate coffee intake will not harm younger adults but can put elderly women at a higher risk of bone fractures and osteoporosis.

Kristen McCarty started writing wellness articles for students and faculty in 2007. She has worked as a certified athletic trainer and health educator at the collegiate and secondary school levels. She now writes for LIVESTRONG.COM. She holds a Bachelor of Science in sports medicine concentrating in athletic training from Mercyhurst College and a Masters of Arts in applied physiology from Teachers College-Columbia University.