Posted Today You’ve probably heard someone say, “Eat your carrots, they’re good for your eyes.” You may have also seen advertisements for nutritional supplements for eye health. What minerals and vitamins benefit your eyes most? A few nutrients can help maintain eye function, protect against harmful light and reduce the development of age-related degenerative diseases of the eye. But more research is needed to...
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How Much Vitamin C Should I Take?
By Ratan-NM, M. Pharm. Reviewed by Dr. Jennifer Logan, MD, MPH Skip to: What is Vitamin C? Why do we need vitamin C? Vitamin C daily requirements Can you ever take too much vitamin C? What is Vitamin C? Vitamin C or ascorbic acid is a water-soluble vitamin present in fruits and vegetables. It is also available as a dietary supplement. Vitamin C is an essential dietary component – human beings are unable to produce vitamin C in...
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Can a vitamin combo prolong your life?
Vitamins are nutrients that when synthesized or assimilated in the right quantities support our health and well-being. A new review suggests that a set of known and newly categorized vitamins can help prolong a person’s lifespan, and promote health well into old age. The review, recently published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences,...
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Can too much vitamin D hurt you?
Few foods contain vitamin D, so many people take supplements. Long-term use of these supplements can cause some adverse side effects, though this is relatively rare. Vitamin D is fundamental in supporting several bodily processes, including: the absorption and regulation of calcium, magnesium, and phosphate the hardening, growth, and remodeling of bones cellular growth and remodeling immune function...