Holistic Health

Dietary Supplements and Vitamins

Supplements can be a helpful way to bridge a dietary gap or help address a health concern. Explore options and learn more about what to consider before taking them.
Healthy pancreas
Chymotrypsin Benefits, Side Effects, and Dosage
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
Rice bran oil pills
Tocotrienol: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
Medically reviewed by Lana Butner, ND, LAc
Prunes are high in the trace mineral boron
The Best Foods High in Boron
By Brittany Poulson, MDA, RDN, CD, CDCES
Chromium supplements
Chromium Polynicotinate: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage
Medically reviewed by Lana Butner, ND, LAc
A person pours pills into their hand
Tricalcium Phosphate: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
Medically reviewed by Lana Butner, ND, LAc
Phytic acid molecule
Phytic Acid: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
By Kathi Valeii
Close-Up Of Pills On White Background
Calcium Lactate: Benefits, Side Effects, and Dosage
By Brittany Poulson, MDA, RDN, CD, CDCES
Eptifibatide is a seven-peptide drug made from a disintegrin protein
Peptide: What it is, Types, Functions, Uses
By Tolu Ajiboye
Top view of wooden spoon with brazil nuts on it
Selenomethionine: Uses, Benefits, Side Effects
By Brittany Poulson, MDA, RDN, CD, CDCES
Choline molecule
Choline: What It Is, Sources, Needs, Excess, Deficiency
By Carisa Brewster
Selenite crystal in the light
Selenite: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
By Anastasia Climan, RDN, CD-N
Close-Up Of Baking Soda Spilled From Measuring Spoon On Table
Sodium Bicarbonate: Uses, Forms, Risks
By Angelica Bottaro
Calcium citrate supplements spilling from bottle
Calcium Citrate: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
By Anastasia Climan, RDN, CD-N
Foods that are good sources of vitamin B12
Vitamin B12: Uses, Benefits, Food Sources
By Yvelette Stines
Organic Broccoli in basket just harvested
Sulforaphane: Uses, Benefits, and Side Effects
By Brittany Poulson, MDA, RDN, CD, CDCES
man checking pill bottles
Hydrolyzed Collagen: What It Is, Health Benefits, Use
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
pH test for alkalinity
Alkaline: Definition, Medical Uses, Side Effects
Medically reviewed by Emily Dashiell, ND
Close up capsules of fish fat oil Getty Image
Vitamin D3: Uses, Benefits, Food Sources
By Yvelette Stines
Adenosine monophosphate molecule
Adenosine Monophosphate: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage
Medically reviewed by Emily Dashiell, ND
Digestive problems may lead you to try betaine hydrochloride
Betaine Hydrochloride: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
By Lauren Krouse
Chocolate-flavored protein powder
Casein: What It Is, How It Works, Uses
Medically reviewed by Meredith Bull, ND
Retinol is found in liver, fish, and eggs
Retinol: What It Is, How It Works, Uses, Health Benefit
By Tolu Ajiboye
Natural Supplements to Boost the Immune System
Natural Supplements to Support the Immune System
Medically reviewed by Meredith Bull, ND
trypsin
Trypsin: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
histidine
Histidine: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
A mix of vitamin capsules, tablets, and gel caps
Vitamin Toxicity: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Medically reviewed by Lana Butner, ND, LAc
Ginger capsules, powder, tea, extract, tinctures
Using Ginger to Ease Arthritis Symptoms
Medically reviewed by Lana Butner, ND, LAc
Red pills with beige filling
Pancreatin: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
By Sherry Christiansen
Cucumber, squash, chickpeas, capsules, and tablets
Citrulline: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
Medically reviewed by Caitilin Kelly, MD
Colorful vegetables
Zeaxanthin: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
tocopheryl acetate
Tocopheryl Acetate: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
Medically reviewed by Caitilin Kelly, MD
proteolytic enzymes
Proteolytic Enzymes: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
Methionine
Methionine: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
Medically reviewed by Meredith Bull, ND
Lecithin
Lecithin: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
Bowl of spinach, pumpkin seeds, almonds, magnesium tablets, magnesium capsules, and magnesium powder
Magnesium Chloride: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
Beano capsules and chewable tablets
Beano: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
Medically reviewed by Rochelle Collins, DO
A woman taking her supplements
Niacinamide Supplement: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
Horehound tea, dried herb, capsules, and liquid extract
Horehound: Benefits, Side Effects, and Preparations
Medically reviewed by Emily Dashiell, ND
Calendula oil, cream, and dried petal tea
Calendula: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
Medically reviewed by Lana Butner, ND, LAc
Female doctor with digital tablet talking with senior male patient in examination room
Chromium: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
Medically reviewed by Meredith Bull, ND
Oregon grapes
Oregon Grape: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
Medically reviewed by Meredith Bull, ND
Tomatoes, tomato sauce, and lycopene capsules
Lycopene: Benefits, Side Effects, and Interactions
Medically reviewed by Emily Dashiell, ND
Tofu, tempeh, soybeans, edamame, soymilk
Soy: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
Medically reviewed by Meredith Bull, ND
Kombu
Kombu: Health Benefits, Storage, and Preparation
Medically reviewed by Elena Klimenko, MD
Goldenrod
Goldenrod: Benefits, Side Effects, and Preparations
Medically reviewed by Lana Butner, ND, LAc
Carotene supplements
Carotenoids: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
Medically reviewed by Meredith Bull, ND
health benefits of fluoride
Fluoride: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
Medically reviewed by Lana Butner, ND, LAc
Prickly ash
Prickly Ash: Benefits, Side Effects, and Preparations
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
pellagra symptoms
What Is Pellagra?
Medically reviewed by Lana Butner, ND, LAc
Osteoporosis
Phosphorus: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
Woman chewing xylitol gum
Xylitol: Benefits, Side Effects, and Preparations
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
Carob liquid, powder, and capsules
The Benefits, Dosage, and Side Effects of Carob
Medically reviewed by Meredith Bull, ND
Bannana bunch
Potassium: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Preparation
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
Hand with eye dropper and bottle of iodine
Iodine: Benefits, Side Effects, and Preparations
Medically reviewed by Lana Butner, ND, LAc
Magnesium Oxide
Magnesium Oxide: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
Medically reviewed by Lana Butner, ND, LAc
Copper (Chemical Element)
The Health Benefits of Copper
Medically reviewed by Lana Butner, ND, LAc
Inulin
Inulin: Benefits, Dosage, Side Effects, Preparation, and Storage
Medically reviewed by Lana Butner, ND, LAc
Pokeweed extract, dried herb, powder, and capsules
Pokeweed: Benefits, Side Effects, and Preparations
Medically reviewed by Richard N. Fogoros, MD
Chelated iron pills
Chelated Iron: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
cereal grain
Oat Bran: Benefits, Side Effects, and Interactions
Medically reviewed by Emily Dashiell, ND