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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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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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What Are the Best Vitamins for Women? Here's the Top 6

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Best vitamins for women

By Jill Levy While it’s possible to get all of the vitamins and minerals you need from careful food selection and a nutrient-dense diet, experts believe that many women still lack at least one type of essential nutrient. Among the most critical and best vitamins for women to take are vitamins A, C, D, E, K and the B vitamins, such as thiamine and vitamin B12. (In addition to vitamins, there are a number of important trace minerals — notably iron, calcium, magnesium and iodine — and fatty acids like omega-3s that women must obtain from their diets, too.) It’s estimated...

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Impact of Food & Supplements on Skin, Hair & Nails

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Best foods and supplements for skin, hair and nails

You’ve already stepped up your skincare routine, you’re drinking plenty of water, and you're being careful not to over-wash or heat your hair. Now you’re looking to take things to the next level and wondering which supplements and vitamins are best for your skin and beyond.  Do hair, skin and nail vitamins and supplements actually work? It really depends on the exact kinds you take, how consistent you are about supplementing, and of course, your overall diet, lifestyle and health.  While supplements alone are not a magic bullet for improving your appearance, they often can make a difference in skin elasticity, hair thickness and...

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Collagen vs. Biotin: Which Is Right for You?

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Collagen vs. biotin

By Dr. Josh Axe Supplements aimed at improving the health and appearance of skin, hair and nails, as well as joint function and exercise recovery, are sought out by both aging adults and younger people alike. Two popular nutrients found in skin, hair and joint supplements are collagen protein and biotin (also known as vitamin B7). What’s the difference between biotin and collagen? While collagen is a type of structural protein (made up of amino acids) found in the body and also in supplement form, biotin is a vitamin involved in a wide range of metabolic processes. Both collagen and...

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