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What Vitamins and Minerals to Take Together vs. Separately

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How vitamins and minerals interact

By Dr. Josh Axe When we eat a meal that contains a mix of different nutrients, our bodies absorb vitamins and minerals in various amounts depending on the exact concoction that we’ve eaten. That’s because nutrients interact with each other, sometimes in complex ways. Certain vitamins and minerals — whether eaten in food or take in supplement form— are capable of enhancing how well other nutrients are absorbed. But some combinations work against one another and can block absorption.  Vitamins and mineral interactions can be a bit confusing, but it’s useful to understand how different types affect one another because...

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6 Key Nutrients for a Healthy Gut: Best Foods & Supplements

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Key nutrients for gut health

By Dr. Josh Axe If your goals include promoting healthy digestion and immune system function, and learning how to support gut health, then it helps to first become knowledgeable about the best nutrients for gut health. Which microbes, vitamins, minerals, amino acids and other nutrients does a healthy gut need most?  The truth is, gut function is very complex and requires a number of different nutrients on a steady basis. For example, probiotics help to support nutrient absorption, vitamin C plays a role in promoting healthy immune function, and magnesium assists in muscle function and generally promotes healthy elimination. In...

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Vitamins & Minerals Differences (and Which Ones You May Not Be Getting Enough from Your Diet)

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Vitamins vs. minerals

By Dr. Josh Axe If you look at the nutrition label on any multivitamin supplement, you’ll probably see a long list of nutrients, including both vitamins and minerals. But do you need all vitamins and minerals? Or are some types more important than others? When it comes to vitamins vs. minerals in your diet and supplement routine, there are some differences; however, both of these groups contain “essential” nutrients.   This means we must get both vitamins and minerals from outside sources (foods or supplements) since our bodies can’t make them on their own. Below we’ll look at the major differences between...

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Mood-Boosting Foods & Outlook-Supporting Supplements

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Mood boosting foods and supplements

By Christine Ruggeri Did you know that there are mood-boosting foods? We often think about the way that foods benefit or hinder our physical health, but there’s also a strong relationship between what we eat and how we feel mentally.   In turns out it's important to get enough of the right kinds of foods for a good mood. If you need an extra pick-me-up, supplements that support a positive outlook or mindset can also come in handy. They support a healthy response to stress, while boosting energy levels and mental clarity.  Is There a Connection Between Your Moods and Certain Foods? ...

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20 Best Supplements for Women

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Best supplements for women

By Dr. Josh Axe Experts believe that many women, including those of reproductive age and post-menopausal women, come up short on at least one type of essential nutrient in their diets.  This is where supplements can come in handy, as they fill in the gaps in women's diets and help support functions such as healthy energy levels, skin health, healthy immune system function and restful sleep. What are the best vitamins for women, to take, plus minerals, fats and other nutrients that are most beneficial? Below we’ll cover the 20 best supplements for women to add to their routine, plus...

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