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Indole-3-Carbinol: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage
By Steph Coelho
Glycosaminoglycans: Health Benefits and Side Effects
By Lindsay Curtis
The 6 Best Vitamin C Supplements, According to a Dietitian
By Sydney Greene, MS, RDN
Sodium Borate: Benefits, Side Effects, and Dosage
By Lindsay Curtis
Chymotrypsin Benefits, Side Effects, and Dosage
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
Tocotrienol: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
Medically reviewed by Lana Butner, ND, LAc
The Best Foods High in Boron
By Brittany Poulson, MDA, RDN, CD, CDCES
Chromium Polynicotinate: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage
Medically reviewed by Lana Butner, ND, LAc
Tricalcium Phosphate: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
Medically reviewed by Lana Butner, ND, LAc
Phytic Acid: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
By Kathi Valeii
Calcium Lactate: Benefits, Side Effects, and Dosage
By Brittany Poulson, MDA, RDN, CD, CDCES
Peptide: What it is, Types, Functions, Uses
By Tolu Ajiboye
Selenomethionine: Uses, Benefits, Side Effects
By Brittany Poulson, MDA, RDN, CD, CDCES
Choline: What It Is, Sources, Needs, Excess, Deficiency
By Carisa Brewster
Selenite: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
By Anastasia Climan, RDN, CD-N
Sodium Bicarbonate: Uses, Forms, Risks
By Angelica Bottaro
Calcium Citrate: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
By Anastasia Climan, RDN, CD-N
Vitamin B12: Uses, Benefits, Food Sources
By Yvelette Stines
Sulforaphane: Uses, Benefits, and Side Effects
By Brittany Poulson, MDA, RDN, CD, CDCES
Hydrolyzed Collagen: What It Is, Health Benefits, Use
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
Alkaline: Definition, Medical Uses, Side Effects
Medically reviewed by Emily Dashiell, ND
Vitamin D3: Uses, Benefits, Food Sources
By Yvelette Stines
Adenosine Monophosphate: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage
Medically reviewed by Emily Dashiell, ND
Betaine Hydrochloride: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
By Lauren Krouse
Casein: What It Is, How It Works, Uses
Medically reviewed by Meredith Bull, ND
Retinol: What It Is, How It Works, Uses, Health Benefit
By Tolu Ajiboye
Natural Supplements to Support the Immune System
Medically reviewed by Meredith Bull, ND
Trypsin: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
Histidine: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
Vitamin Toxicity: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Medically reviewed by Lana Butner, ND, LAc
Using Ginger to Ease Arthritis Symptoms
Medically reviewed by Lana Butner, ND, LAc
Pancreatin: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
By Sherry Christiansen
Citrulline: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
Medically reviewed by Caitilin Kelly, MD
Zeaxanthin: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
Tocopheryl Acetate: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
Medically reviewed by Caitilin Kelly, MD
Proteolytic Enzymes: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
Methionine: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
Medically reviewed by Meredith Bull, ND
Lecithin: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
Magnesium Chloride: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
Beano: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
Medically reviewed by Rochelle Collins, DO
Niacinamide Supplement: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
Horehound: Benefits, Side Effects, and Preparations
Medically reviewed by Emily Dashiell, ND
Calendula: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
Medically reviewed by Lana Butner, ND, LAc
Chromium: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
Medically reviewed by Meredith Bull, ND
Oregon Grape: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
Medically reviewed by Meredith Bull, ND
Lycopene: Benefits, Side Effects, and Interactions
Medically reviewed by Emily Dashiell, ND
Soy: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
Medically reviewed by Meredith Bull, ND
Kombu: Health Benefits, Storage, and Preparation
Medically reviewed by Elena Klimenko, MD
Goldenrod: Benefits, Side Effects, and Preparations
Medically reviewed by Lana Butner, ND, LAc
Carotenoids: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
Medically reviewed by Meredith Bull, ND
Fluoride: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
Medically reviewed by Lana Butner, ND, LAc
Prickly Ash: Benefits, Side Effects, and Preparations
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
What Is Pellagra?
Medically reviewed by Lana Butner, ND, LAc
Phosphorus: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
Xylitol: Benefits, Side Effects, and Preparations
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
The Benefits, Dosage, and Side Effects of Carob
Medically reviewed by Meredith Bull, ND
Potassium: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Preparation
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
Iodine: Benefits, Side Effects, and Preparations
Medically reviewed by Lana Butner, ND, LAc
Magnesium Oxide: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
Medically reviewed by Lana Butner, ND, LAc
The Health Benefits of Copper
Medically reviewed by Lana Butner, ND, LAc
Inulin: Benefits, Dosage, Side Effects, Preparation, and Storage
Medically reviewed by Lana Butner, ND, LAc
Pokeweed: Benefits, Side Effects, and Preparations
Medically reviewed by Richard N. Fogoros, MD
Chelated Iron: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
Oat Bran: Benefits, Side Effects, and Interactions
Medically reviewed by Emily Dashiell, ND