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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What Happens When You Take Vitamin C to Ease Your Cold Symptoms
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6 Uses and Benefits of Algae Oil: Is It Right for You?
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How Combining Vitamin C and Zinc Can Supercharge Your Immune System
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The Best Time to Take Creatine for Maximum Muscle Growth and Recovery
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This Supplement Combo May Be the Secret to Better Mental Health and Sleep
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Could This Supplement Combo Be Your Secret to Less Stress and Anxiety?
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How to Get the Most from Your Iron Supplements
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Why Kiwis Are Better for Immune Health Than Vitamin C Pills, According to Experts
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The Best Time of Day to Take Probiotics, According to Science
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What Adding Turmeric Supplements Can Do for Your Health
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6 Ways Magnesium Can Help You Reach Your Weight Loss Goals
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This is What Happens to Your Body When You Take Magnesium L-Threonate
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How to Choose the Best Probiotic for Your Health, According to a Pharmacist
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Discover the Best Supplements for Leg Cramp Relief, Insights from a Registered Dietitian
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11 Proven Vitamins and Supplements for a Healthier Liver
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9 Dangerous Supplement Combinations You Should Avoid
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8 Supplements Dietitians Recommend to Boost Immunity
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The Best Time of Day to Take Vitamin D, According to Science
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10 Medications You Should Avoid Mixing With Magnesium
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How L-Theanine May Improve Your Sleep, According to a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
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5 Potential Creatine Benefits, According to Research
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The Surprising Health Benefits of Angelica Root Explained by a Pharmacist
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How Magnesium Bisglycinate Eases Muscle Cramps
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7 Turmeric Health Benefits for Women, Backed by Science
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Medical Uses and Benefits of Tongkat Ali
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8 Science-Backed Collagen Benefits
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11 Health Benefits of Zinc, According to a Dietitian
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Diindolylmethane: A Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Explains the Evidence
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Progesterone Supplements: A Pharmacist Explains the Evidence
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Can Magnesium Cause Diarrhea? A Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Explains
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The Best Time to Take Magnesium, According to a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
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9 Evidence-Based Aloe Vera Benefits, According to a Registered Dietitian
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L-Glutamine for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): A Dietitian Explains the Evidence
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Does Fish Oil Lower Cholesterol? A Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Explains the Evidence
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How Selenium Supports Your Body and Enhances Your Well-being
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Does Stevia Raise Blood Sugar?
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How Much Creatine Per Day Should I Take?
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Will a Leptin Supplement Help Weight Loss?
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Does Fish Oil Have Side Effects?
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How Niacin Deficiency Affects Your Health and What to Do
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Can Hydroxymethylbutyrate (HMB) Benefit Muscle Growth and Recovery?
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Nutrition & Supplements for Post-Workout Muscle Recovery
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Can Supplements Really Boost Brain Health?
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Health Functions and Benefits of Taurine
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Nutrition and Supplements for Gout Relief
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Natural Remedies, Nutrition, and Supplements for Gallbladder Health
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Can Supplements Help Balance Your Hormones?
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What the Research Says About Popular Sleep Supplements
Verywell Health’s Dietary Supplement Methodology
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Does Pyruvate Have Metabolic Benefits?
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Chitosan: Are the Health Claims True for This Popular Supplement?
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The Health Benefits of Gelatin
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8 Vitamins and Herbs to Avoid if You Have High Blood Pressure
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Everything You Need to Know About Whey Protein
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The Benefits of Limonene Beyond Its Aroma
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Supplements for Hormonal Acne: What to Know
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Can Bovine Colostrum Support Immune and Digestive Health?
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When to Use Supplements for Bloating & Gut Health
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Glucomannan and Its Fiber Benefits
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Supplements for Fertility: What to Take When Trying to Get Pregnant