Vitamin D3
is a superstar immune-boosting nutrient linked to many health benefits. It’s a
vitamin we can get through food and also a hormone our body makes from the sun.
But despite the multiple ways of getting vitamin D, many of us are still deficient
due to changing seasons, sunscreen, skin tone, age, and sun protection. Carlson
makes it easy to get our daily dose of vitamin D with stren…
Vitamin D has many functions in our body. It maintains
normal calcium levels necessary for bone health and is essential for the absorption
and utilization of both calcium and phosphorus. Vitamin D also helps
calcification of bones and teeth in children, helps maintain heart and muscle health, and supports healthy immune function. Some foods contain vitamin D, but very few have
optimal levels o…
Vitamin D is considered nature’s sunshine
vitamin, and it's a vitamin we can make in our bodies… under proper
conditions. Large-scale studies have found that deficiency is widespread in not
just adults but in children as well. Vitamin D promotes healthy growth and
development; supports teeth, bone, and muscle health; assists with a healthy
immune and cardiovascular system; and aids in a healt…
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that plays a critical role in our body. From bone
and muscle strength, to mood and cognitive support, vitamin D is a nutrient
superstar. The sunshine vitamin is especially important for the strength of our
immune system. Research shows that having healthy levels of vitamin D, as well
as taking a vitamin D supplement, can help keep our immune system healthy.&n…
No matter what our age is, we all can benefit
from some extra brain support. Whether we want to support mental clarity, mood
health, or focus, certain foods and brain exercises can help, but it’s still a
good idea (especially as we get older) to add supplements that promote healthy
brain function. Some of the best options include the omega-3s EPA
(eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaeno…
As a dietitian, when I used to counsel individuals, there were several occasions when my clients brought in shopping baskets filled with supplements. They couldn’t remember exactly all of the reasons why they bought them nor how much or how often to take them. If this sounds like you, you are NOT alone! I think we’d all like to get the most out of our supplements through proper timing, combining,…
