Develop a Vitamin Strategy It is important for consumers to have an overall strategy for how they will achieve adequate vitamin intakes. The 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans advises that nutrient needs be met primarily through consuming foods, with supplementation suggested for certain sensitive populations. These guidelines, published by the Department of Health and Human Read more about Vitamin Strategy[…]

Vitamin Facts Your body uses vitamins for a variety of biological processes, including growth, digestion, and nerve function. There are 13 vitamins that the body absolutely needs: vitamins A, C, D, E, K, and the B vitamins (thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, biotin, vitamin B-6, vitamin B-12 and folate). AAFP cites two categories of vitamins. Water Read more about Fortify Your Knowledge About Vitamins[…]

AP Probe Finds Drugs in Drinking Water Pills And Pharmaceuticals Do Not Dissolve And Are Found In Drinking Water Supply.  More Proof: Liquids Are Better Than Pills. By JEFF DONN, MARTHA MENDOZA and JUSTIN PRITCHARD A vast array of pharmaceuticals including antibiotics, anti-convulsants, mood stabilizers and sex hormones have been found in the drinking water supplies Read more about Pharmaceuticals in the Water[…]