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Vitamin Supplements for Children- Do they need them Browse Categories Vitamin B12 COVID-19 Deficiencies Fertility / Pregnancy / Women's Health Health Issues Kids Health Mental Health Methylfolate Facts MTHFR Genetics News Resources Staying Healthy Super-B-Complex MTHFR Supplementation Vitamin supplements for children - do they need them? An estimated 75% of US adults and one-third of U.S. children and adolescents take dietary vitamin supplements. [1]  For the younger generation, these are usually in the form of multivitamins. While such supplements are generally safe and designed to support health, most experts state the best source of nutrients for children and adolescents is a healthy diet.  However, there may be some cases in which certain children do require vitamins and supplements, such as in...

The many benefits of taking probiotics: what you should know about your gut health Browse Categories Vitamin B12 COVID-19 Deficiencies Fertility / Pregnancy / Women's Health Health Issues Kids Health Mental Health Methylfolate Facts MTHFR Genetics News Resources Staying Healthy Super-B-Complex MTHFR Supplementation The many benefits of taking probiotics: what you should know about your gut health What are probiotics?  Probiotics are live bacteria and yeasts that live naturally within the gastrointestinal tract and provide numerous health benefits. Probiotics play important roles in the healthy functioning of the mind and body, particularly in protecting the gut and immune system.  What's the benefit of probiotics? Here’s a quick overview of the many health benefits of probiotics and how they can assist...

 Folic acid benefits- Things you need to know Browse Categories Vitamin B12 COVID-19 Deficiencies Fertility / Pregnancy / Women's Health Health Issues Kids Health Mental Health Methylfolate Facts MTHFR Genetics News Resources Staying Healthy Super-B-Complex MTHFR Supplementation Folate or folic acid? The good, the bad, and everything else you should know    Folate (vitamin B9) is one of the most respectednutrients for good health. Folate is needed to form DNA and RNA, the molecules that carry your genetic information. It’s also involved with breaking down proteins and amino acids, including the potentially harmful homocysteine, as well as producing healthy red blood cells and assisting with fetal development during pregnancy.    Folate is the natural form of folic acid and found...

Methylated b vitamins (B9&B12)- Strengths and Limitations of Methylated Vitamins Browse Categories Vitamin B12 COVID-19 Deficiencies Fertility / Pregnancy / Women's Health Health Issues Kids Health Mental Health Methylfolate Facts MTHFR Genetics News Resources Staying Healthy Super-B-Complex MTHFR Supplementation Methylated B vitamins and why you need them You probably know that getting your daily dose of B vitamins is crucial for healthy mental and physical function. But that doesn’t mean you can grab any old B-complex off the shelf.  There are eight important B vitamins that play many crucial roles in the body. Along with producing energy and supporting your mood, they’re required for red blood cell formation, immune system maintenance, and much more. Deficiency in any of the Bs...

Nutritional deficiencies - What are the most common vitamin and nutrient deficiencies? Browse Categories Vitamin B12 COVID-19 Deficiencies Fertility / Pregnancy / Women's Health Health Issues Kids Health Mental Health Methylfolate Facts MTHFR Genetics News Resources Staying Healthy Super-B-Complex MTHFR Supplementation Nutritional deficiencies - What are the most common vitamin and nutrient deficiencies? What is nutrient deficiency? Nutritional deficiency occurs when there is insufficient intake of the vitamins and minerals the body requires to function properly. This can lead to poor health and a range of health conditions.  What are the most common nutritional deficiencies? Vitamin and mineral deficiencies affect around a third of the world’s population. Although these deficiencies are more prevalent in developing countries, they are becoming more...