The “Supplements” category covers articles about vitamins, minerals, and other dietary supplements, providing information on their benefits, uses, and how they support overall health.

Are you constantly drained and stressed? Many people believe our nonstop, caffeine-fueled lifestyles wear down the adrenal glands, and some swear by adrenal extracts to reverse the damage. Read on to learn why that view is likely incorrect. (img by Healthdirect) What are the adrenal glands? Your adrenal glands rest on top of your kidneys. […]

Castor oil serves multiple roles across medicine, industry, and pharmaceuticals. You’ll find it in foods, medicines, and skincare items, and it’s also used as an industrial lubricant and as a component in biodiesel. Extracted from the seeds of the Ricinus communis plant, castor oil has a history stretching back thousands of years. A heat-based processing […]

Rosemary essential oil may offer various health advantages, such as supporting cognitive performance and encouraging hair growth, among other effects. Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) is an evergreen shrub with narrow, needle-like leaves that bear glandular hairs which release fragrant volatile essential oils. Although most commonly used as a culinary herb, rosemary is one of the world’s […]

Cod liver oil is a variety of fish oil supplement known for its many health-promoting properties. It is abundant in beneficial fats, essential vitamins, and antioxidant compounds. Similar to standard fish oil, cod liver oil contains high amounts of omega-3 fatty acids, which are associated with numerous health advantages, such as reduced inflammation and improved […]

Astaxanthin is a red-colored pigment present in marine organisms like algae and salmon. It’s associated with several possible health advantages, including supporting skin and bone wellness and offering protection for the heart. Still, more human studies are necessary to verify these claims. Found naturally in aquatic life such as trout, microalgae, yeast, and shrimp, astaxanthin […]

Protein powders, shakes and bars rank among the most commonly used dietary supplements. A frequent protein source in these products is whey, a by-product of dairy. Whey comes in different forms, with whey isolate and whey concentrate being two of the most prevalent. This article outlines how these two types of whey protein differ and […]

(img by Slate Run Pharmaceuticals) Why Potassium Gets Overlooked Let’s start here: Have you ever squinted at a prescription and wondered, “Uh, what is an mEq, and why isn’t this just in milligrams like everything else?” SAME. My first potassium chloride prescription was a blur—20 mEq somewhere between cryptic algebra and secret spa code. Seriously, […]

(img by Slate Run Pharmaceuticals) Wait, Could It Be Low Potassium? You know those days when your legs suddenly cramp up for absolutely no reason? Or you drift through the afternoon feeling totally drained, blaming it on “just being busy”? Been there. Turns out, sometimes it’s not your schedule, your last workout, or getting older. […]