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.

The Best Vegan Multivitamins

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Sarah Bourque

Vegans are strict vegetarians who abstain from consumption of animal products and byproducts. If you are a vegan, beware of the use of animal byproducts in multivitamins. Gelatin is a common multivitamin stabilizer and is produced from the boiled bones and organs of animals like cows.

Coconut Oil and Omega-3

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Sarah Bourque

Omega-3 fatty acids are commonly known for their heart-healthy benefits. If you would like to incorporate more Omega-3 fatty acids into your diet, try consuming low mercury fish, like wild caught salmon or light canned tuna, into your diet two times a week.

Sarah Bourque has been a freelance writer since 2006 and is based in the Pacific Northwest. She writes and edits for the local publisher, Pacific Crest Imprint and has written for several online content sites. Her work recently appeared in "The Goldendale Tourism and Economic Development Magazine" and "Sail the Gorge!" magazine. She attended Portland Community College where she studied psychology.