Mineral Supplements

As people look to live more healthful lifestyles, many are contemplating meat-free diets. But becoming vegan or vegetarian can seem daunting as people try to figure out what to eat to get all the proper nutrients. Ingrid Beardsley, registered dietitian at...

Winter supplementation often focuses heavily on meeting protein and energy requirements of cows and tends to leave mineral nutrition as almost an afterthought. In reality, meeting all nutrient requirements, including energy, protein, minerals, vitamins,...

The nation's retailers, manufacturers and farmers are bracing for a possible strike that could idle U.S. ports all along the Eastern Seaboard and Gulf Coast. That walkout could begin as early as Sunday after the midnight Saturday expiration of a 90-...

Every year, health organizations spend millions in the developing world attacking the iron-deficiency disorder known as anemia. They pay special attention to pregnant women, a population highly vulnerable to the disease. Every year, though, 115,000 of...

Coffee is now good for you. According to a research study, it may help prevent Type 2 diabetes, Parkinson's, stroke and dementia as well as help you live a little longer. But java lovers know this: Another study says that drinking three or more cups of...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Two cups of cow's milk per day may be enough for most kids to have the recommended amount of vitamin D in their blood while maintaining a healthy iron level, suggests a new study. "One of the common questions I get from...

Dear Pharmacist: What are some natural dietary supplements that can help me lose weight, or at least manage it during the holidays? — C.A., Gainesville Dear C.A.: When it comes to weight management, nothing works better and faster than exercising...

Visibly aging but young at heart? Don't count on it, researchers suggested. In a study following more than 10,000 people over 35 years, the presence of visible signs of aging signaled an increased risk of heart attack and heart disease. The research was...

Correction: Last week's article “Vet school an expensive but rewarding proposition” was mistakenly printed under Dr. Darin Peterson's name. The article was, in fact, authored by Dr. Russ Daly. Nutrients Horses require six main classes of nutrients...

Flu season is here, so it’s as important as ever to be extra-diligent with everyday prevention like hand-washing and getting enough sleep.  And what we eat can play a role in fending off the sniffles, aches & pains.   Chicken Soup It provide...

Dear Pharmacist: I've had restless legs syndrome (RLS) for four years. It's keeping my husband awake, and I'm so tired during the day. My doctor is sick of me, and wants to try Horizant now, since Requip and Mirapex didn't work. Should I try? — T.N....

Cheryl McGee has battled breast cancer. Twice. She's undergone surgery, chemotherapy, radiation and treatments for infection, but dietary management was never part of her treatment protocol. "I don't know why nobody ever told me to go to a nutritionist...