How much vitamin D should I take a day?

How much vitamin D should I take a day

Vitamin D is super-important for multiple health areas including bone health, immune system function, and heart health. However, you are probably asking yourself, how much vitamin D should I take a day? After all, everyone is different, and we know that some people get more sun than others. Also, did you know that your level … Read more

How many Emergen-C per day is OK to drink?

Have you heard of a “quarantini”? This is a mixed drink where you add vodka to – you guessed it – Emergen C! Of course you need to serve it up in a martini glass… Well, it’s not necessarily something we endorse (neither do the makers of Emergen C), but we do marvel at the … Read more

Can you take Emergen C while pregnant?

emergen-C while pregnant

It ain’t no fun being pregnant during a global pandemic, right? Never mind the social isolation when you should be celebrating with friends and family, but the constant threat of coming down with a serious infection can be a real downer. However, there are things you can do to help mitigate that risk, including sleeping … Read more

What is Bacopa monnieri good for?

Bacopa monnieri

Image credit: “bacopa” by M. Martin Vicente is licensed under CC BY 2.0  Bacopa is one of the breakout stars of the nootropics world. Lots of people are talking about it and there has been a proliferation of supplement products containing this brain-boosting herb. But does the science live up to the hype? And what does it actually do … Read more

Prenatal vitamins that are easy on the stomach

stomach

It’s the ultimate catch-22. You are already not feeling well because, hey, you’re pregnant. But because you are, your doctor told you to take a prenatal vitamin that… upsets your stomach. So, what to do in this situation? I mean, we’re not going to cheat baby out of the essential nutrients she needs, right? Turns … Read more

Prenatal gummies vs pills

prenatal gummies vs pills

Taking a gummy prenatal vitamin might be a tempting choice.  I mean who really likes swallowing pills anyway? Plus a little sweet treat every day, and doing something healthy to boot. I mean you get all the same benefits, right? Well, like most things in life, things aren’t always so simple. There are a few … Read more