Dietary Supplements

Supplements can be a helpful way to bridge a dietary gap or help address a health concern. Explore options and learn more about what to consider before taking them.
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Magnesium for Constipation: Should I Try It?
An individual pours supplements from a clear jar
Do Vitamins Give You Energy?
A young black woman making a protein shake after exercise at home.
Should You Eat Before or After a Workout?
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Prune Juice for Constipation
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Does Apple Cider Vinegar Help With Weight Loss?
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Everything You Need to Know About Maitake Mushroom
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B Vitamins: What Are Their Health Benefits?
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Natural Muscle Relaxers, According to a Pharmacist
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Is Coconut Good for You?
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Surprising Benefits of Water Chestnuts
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Is Taking Melatonin and Benadryl Together Safe?
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Is Bergamot Good for You?
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Natural Diuretics: What Are They and Are They Safe?
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Is Mangosteen Good for You?
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Magnesium for Muscle Pain
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Supplements for Neuropathy: Do They Work?
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How Much Lysine to Take for Cold Sores, According to a Dietitian
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Is Star Anise Good for You?
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11 Supplements for Endometriosis
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Beetroot Powder: Benefits of Mixable Powdered Beets
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Surprising Benefits of Pineapple
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Does Iron Cause Constipation?
A bottle of methylcobalamin (vitamin B12)
Methylcobalamin vs. Cyanocobalamin: A Dietitian Explains
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What Vitamin Deficiency Causes Dry Lips? A Dietitian Explains
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Vitamins and Minerals for Eye Health
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Can Probiotics Cause Diarrhea?
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Natural Beta-Blockers: Do They Really Work?
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Manganese vs Magnesium: A Dietitian Explains the Difference
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EGCG: One of Green Tea's Most Prominent Antioxidants
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Supplements for Adrenal Fatigue
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Supplements for Kidneys: Should I Take Them?
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Can Dietary Supplements Help Improve Blood Flow?
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Supplements for Beard Growth
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Supplements for Vaginal Health
creatine powder
Creatine and Hair Loss: Do Supplements Cause Baldness?
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Nutrition and Supplements for Gout Relief
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Lactobacillus Rhamnosus: Function in Body and Supplement Benefits
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Supplements for Diabetes
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Supplements for Fertility: What to Take When Trying to Get Pregnant
Young female taking supplements at home
AHCC: Benefits and Safety
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Supplements for Hormonal Acne: What to Know
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Isoleucine: An Amino Acid for Exercise Recovery and More
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Cat’s Claw: A Traditional Herbal Remedy That Should Be Used With Caution
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Nutrition & Supplements for Post-Workout Muscle Recovery
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Supplements for Liver Health: Do They Work?
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What Does D-Aspartic Acid Do in the Body?
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How Do I Choose a Supplement?
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Can Bovine Colostrum Support Immune and Digestive Health?
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Can Magnesium Bisglycinate Supplements Improve Muscle Cramps?
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The Benefits of Limonene Beyond Its Aroma
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Supplements for Muscle Growth
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When to Use Supplements for Bloating & Gut Health
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Supplements for PCOS
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Supplements for Increased Testosterone
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7 Hair Growth Supplements
Breakfast smoothie with fresh blueberries, apples, oatmeal and whey protein powder
10 Natural Appetite Suppressants
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9 Supplements for Energy
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Why You Should Exercise Caution With Grapefruit Seed Extract
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ZMA Supplements and Athletic Performance: What Does the Research Say?
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Rhodiola for Mood, Stress, and Stamina: Is It Effective?