Vitamins, minerals, herbs, and supplements Archive

Diuretics can drain your body of potassium, but pills aren't the only source. Learn whether food swaps are safe and why lab monitoring still matters.

Calcium gets most of the credit for healthy bones, but another nutrient quietly controls how much you actually absorb. See why balance matters.

Iron pills often cause constipation and stomach woes. Explore ways to adjust dose, type, and your diet so you can treat anemia more comfortably.

Very low vitamin D levels may prompt your doctor to prescribe a short regimen of high-dose vitamin D pills before switching to a lower daily dose. See how this approach boosts stores safely.

When damaged kidneys can&rsquot clear extra potassium, everyday staples like potatoes, beans, and juice may strain the heart. Learn which foods are risky.

Regular blood donations can slowly drain iron stores, lowering hemoglobin levels. Iron supplements may help rebuild them.

Everyday staples like potatoes, beans, or juice can quietly add too much potassium to the diet of someone who's been told to limit their intake. Learn which other foods to limit.

Protein supplements promise muscle gains. But your kidneys must handle what your body can't use. Learn how to estimate daily needs and weigh supplement choices.

Like most vitamins, B₁₂ can't be made by the body and must be gotten from food or supplements. A B₁₂ deficiency -- which might stem from a vegan or vegetarian diet, or problems with absorption due to weight loss surgery or aging -- can seriously harm nerves, mood, thinking, energy, and more.