What is vitamin D? A fat soluble vitamin that is produced in the skin when exposed to ultraviolet sunlight (see caveats below). What are...

What are B-vitamins? A family of eight vitamins: B1: Thiamine B2: Riboflavin B3: Niacin B5: Pantothenic Acid B6: Biotin B9: Folate B12:...

What are omega fatty acids? Fatty acids are types of dietary fats that are important for many aspects of your health. Omega-3s and...

Glycine is an amino acid (protein) and neurotransmitter. Melatonin is a hormone. In healthy persons with adequate nutrition, both are...

Collagen is a protein that provides the matrix (framework) for your tissues. While scientists are still learning more about the human...

Having a snack before and/or after a workout is touted as beneficial by many health professionals, supplement companies and media outlets...

What are food sensitivities? Food sensitivity is not an official medical diagnosis, but the term is often used to refer to an adverse...

Do you ever listen to your gut feeling? Your gut and your brain have a communication system called the gut-brain axis. This communication...

Carbohydrates (carbs), fats, and proteins are the only three forms in which you can derive energy from your diet. They are popularly...

What it protein? Proteins are made of amino acids. Of the 20 amino acids, your body can make 11 but must consume the other 9 “essential...