Is Fish Oil Good For Depression? An Updated Look
Fish oil might not seem like the most logical approach for treating depression, but it is a good example of the benefits that omega-3 fatty acids offer.
Important Nutrients
This category highlights posts on key nutrients for health. In most cases, these are vitamins and minerals, most of which can be obtained through the diet or through supplements. However, there are also some other important nutrients represented, including omega-3 fatty acids.
Salt Mightn’t Be a Big Deal After All
The government has been pushing people into dramatically cutting down their salt intake. It sounds like a good idea, but actually, the science behind this approach isn’t nearly as solid as you might assume.
Calcium, Vitamin D and Magnesium: How Are They Related?
There is a lot of advice about how much you should be getting of different vitamins. But, as this recent research highlights, the topic is much more complex than it first appears and different vitamins can interact with one another to have unexpected effects.
Vitamin D Supplementation and Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is one condition that we know very little about, but recent research into vitamin D and IBS offers some hope.
Chromium Picolinate’s Actual Benefits and Limitations
Chromium picolinate is largely ignored as a supplement for health and it certainly isn’t trendy. But, there is some research that suggests that chromium might still have some significance.