supplement What is considered a supplement? The law defines dietary supplements in part as products taken by mouth that contain a “dietary ingredient.” Dietary ingredients include vitamins, minerals, […]
The Top 4 Categories of Supplements Used in the United States The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) recently released a survey that indicated, among other statistics, […]
VITAMINS FOR ANXIETY Vitamin D Vitamin D plays an important role in mood regulation, as well as nerve and brain health. Research has established a link […]
Dietary supplement “Food supplement” redirects here. For food additions that alter the flavor, color or longevity of food, see Food additive. As a pill […]
Vitamins Pharmacies and supermarkets in the U.S. sell a large variety of vitamin dietary supplements Main article: Vitamin A vitamin is an organic compound required […]
Dietary supplements can be manufactured using intact sources or extracts from plants, animals, algae, fungi or lichens, including such examples as ginkgo biloba, curcumin, cranberry, St. […]
Mineral (nutrient) Minerals are the exogenous chemical elements indispensable for life. Four minerals: carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen, are essential for life but are so ubiquitous […]
Probiotics In humans, the large intestine is host to more than 1,000 species of microorganisms, mostly bacteria, numbering in the tens of trillions.Probiotic” in the context […]
Bodybuilding supplements Bodybuilding supplements are dietary supplements commonly used by those involved in bodybuilding, weightlifting, mixed martial arts, and athletics for the purpose of facilitating an […]
Proteins and amino acids Protein-containing supplements, either ready-to-drink or as powders to be mixed into water, are marketed as aids to people recovering from illness or […]
Adverse effects In the United States, manufacturers of dietary supplements are required to demonstrate safety of their products before approval is granted for commerce.Despite this caution, […]
Doctors usually recommend gaining weight to people who consistently weigh too little, which can cause a range of health problems. Bodybuilders and other athletes may also […]