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The Ultimate Guide to Iron Supplements

When you think of iron, maybe it brings back memories of chalky chewables or Popeye the Sailor’s spinach habits. But what else should be on your radar when it comes to your health and how much iron...

September 4, 2024 • Carly Duffy, MPH, RD

Find the Best Form of Magnesium for You

On Take 5 Daily, we’ve discussed the prevalence of low intake of dietary magnesium in the United States and some of the pitfalls associated with a low magnesium level. Now let’s see what we can do ...

May 23, 2024 • Kathi Head, ND

How Does a Supplement Get its Size?

When you line up your daily supplements, you notice the capsules come in a variety of sizes. The reason comes down to a multitude of factors, although each one has a similar goal in mind: to help y...


April 1, 2022 • Jacob Terranova


Get the Most Out of Mineral Supplementation

When it comes to taking a mineral supplement, there are several things to consider when trying to maximize your supplementation. The primary goal is to absorb the most amount of the mineral from th...


January 14, 2021 • Kathi Head, ND


Five Things You Didn’t Know About Iron

Although iron often gets a bad rap, maintaining a normal iron level is important for many aspects of good health. While excess iron can be a problem for some individuals, too little iron can also b...


November 2, 2020 • Jacqueline Jacques, ND


The Benefits of Zinc Bisglycinate – A Well-Absorbed Super Mineral

If zinc hasn’t been on your radar before, then it likely is now because its significant immune-supportive benefits* have been in the news a lot lately. Articles on how to supplement with zinc and h...


June 26, 2020 • Kathi Head, ND


How This Mineral Can Help with Immune Support

When it comes to supporting immune function, most individuals turn to the big players – vitamin C, vitamin D, and certain plant extracts, such as echinacea, mushrooms, and olive leaf.* But what abo...


April 25, 2020 • Jacob Terranova


Magnesium Bisglycinate

Magnesium Bisglycinate is a well-tolerated, lightly sweetened powder.* It promotes restful sleep and relaxes smooth and skeletal muscle.*


December 14, 2019 • Thorne


This Mineral Deficiency is More Common Than You Might Think

How prevalent is a magnesium deficiency? Despite magnesium’s importance to human health, many of us have less than an optimal level. According to World Health Organization statistics, as many as th...


November 22, 2019 • Kathi Head, ND

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