Reading on supplements
Short reads on magnesium, vitamin D3 and K2, omega-3 and vitamin C, written by NAN HEALTH Editorial and checked against NIH, PubMed and FDA sources.
Vitamins and Minerals for Energy: Why Magnesium Comes First
Magnesium is part of the molecule your cells use to carry energy. Here is what it does, how the B vitamins fit in, and where magnesium comes from.
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Magnesium and Stress: What the Trials Measured
Magnesium supports normal nerve function and relaxation.* Here is what trials of self-rated stress measured, who...
When to Take Vitamins D and K: Why Dietary Fat Matters
Vitamins D and K dissolve in fat, and MedlinePlus says they are absorbed more easily when...
Vitamin D and Vitamin C for Immune Support: What Each Does
Immune cells use both vitamin D and vitamin C. Here is what each one does, how...
Magnesium, Glycine and Melatonin for Sleep: What Studies Used
Magnesium is the everyday mineral with sleep trials behind it. Here is what studies of magnesium,...
How Much Vitamin D3 Do Adults Need? RDA and the K2 Pairing
The US recommendation for adults is 15 mcg (600 IU) of vitamin D a day, 20...
Vitamin D3, K2, Magnesium, Omega-3 and Vitamin C Together
Magnesium helps activate vitamin D, and K2 activates the proteins that handle calcium. Here is how...
Liposomal Vitamin C vs Ascorbic Acid: What Human Trials Measured
Most human trials found a liposomal form raised blood vitamin C more than plain ascorbic acid...
Krill Oil vs Fish Oil: What Three Small Trials Found
Krill oil and fish oil carry omega-3 in different forms. In two crossover trials with matched...
Magnesium Citrate vs Glycinate vs Oxide: How the Forms Differ
Citrate has direct human data against oxide: it dissolved better and urinary magnesium rose more. Here...
Vitamin K2 as MK-4: What It Is and Where It Comes From
MK-4 is a natural form of vitamin K2. Your tissues can make it from vitamin K1,...
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