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.
Death Valley salt flats, a source of sodium borate
The Health Benefits of Sodium Borate
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
Healthy pancreas
The Health Benefits of Chymotrypsin
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
Rice bran oil pills
Find Out About the Health Benefits of Tocotrienol
Medically reviewed by Lana Butner, ND, LAc
Prunes are high in the trace mineral boron
The Best Foods High in Boron
Medically reviewed by Anita C. Chandrasekaran, MD, MPH
Chromium supplements
Health Benefits of Chromium Polynicotinate
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
Medically reviewed by Lana Butner, ND, LAc
Close-Up Of Pills On White Background
The Health Benefits of Calcium Lactate
Medically reviewed by Lana Butner, ND, LAc
Eptifibatide is a seven-peptide drug made from a disintegrin protein
What Is a Peptide?
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
Top view of wooden spoon with brazil nuts on it
The Health Benefits of Selenomethionine
By Brittany Poulson, MDA, RDN, CD, CDCES
Choline molecule
What Is Choline?
Medically reviewed by Meredith Bull, ND
Selenite crystal in the light
The Health Benefits of Selenite
Medically reviewed by Meredith Bull, ND
Close-Up Of Baking Soda Spilled From Measuring Spoon On Table
What Is Sodium Bicarbonate?
Medically reviewed by Meredith Bull, ND
Calcium citrate supplements spilling from bottle
The Health Benefits of Calcium Citrate
Medically reviewed by Lana Butner, ND, LAc
Foods that are good sources of vitamin B12
What is Vitamin B12?
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
Organic Broccoli in basket just harvested
Health Benefits of Sulforaphane
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
man checking pill bottles
Are Collagen Supplements Right For You?
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
pH test for alkalinity
What Is Alkaline?
Medically reviewed by Emily Dashiell, ND
Close up capsules of fish fat oil Getty Image
Why You Need Vitamin D3
By Yvelette Stines
Adenosine monophosphate molecule
The Health Benefits of Adenosine Monophosphate
Medically reviewed by Emily Dashiell, ND
Digestive problems may lead you to try betaine hydrochloride
The Health Benefits of Betaine Hydrochloride
Medically reviewed by Lana Butner, ND, LAc
Chocolate-flavored protein powder
What Is Casein?
Medically reviewed by Meredith Bull, ND
Retinol is found in liver, fish, and eggs
What Is Retinol?
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
Natural Supplements to Boost the Immune System
Natural Supplements to Support the Immune System
Medically reviewed by Meredith Bull, ND
trypsin
The Health Benefits of Trypsin
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
histidine
The Health Benefits of Histidine
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
A mix of vitamin capsules, tablets, and gel caps
Supplement Overuse: When Essential Nutrients Lead to Vitamin Toxicity
Medically reviewed by Lana Butner, ND, LAc
Ginger capsules, powder, tea, extract, tinctures
Is Ginger Worth a Try to Improve Your Arthritis Symptoms?
Medically reviewed by Lana Butner, ND, LAc
Pancreatin capsules, tablets, and powder
The Health Benefits of Pancreatin
Medically reviewed by Lana Butner, ND, LAc
Cucumber, squash, chickpeas, capsules, and tablets
The Health Benefits of Citrulline
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
Zeaxanthin soft gels, capsules, powder, spinach, kale, and lettuce
Zeaxanthin Helps Promote Eye Health
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
Tocopheryl Acetate oil, soft gel, eggs, broccoli, and nuts
The Health Benefits of Tocopheryl Acetate
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
Proteolytic Enzymes tablets, capsules, gel caps, powder, pineapple, and papaya
The Health Benefits of Proteolytic Enzymes
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
Methionine
The Health Benefits of Methionine
Medically reviewed by Meredith Bull, ND
Lecithin capsules, softgel, granules, liquid, peanuts, brussel sprouts, eggs, and kidney beans
The Health Benefits of Lecithin
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
Bowl of spinach, pumpkin seeds, almonds, magnesium tablets, magnesium capsules, and magnesium powder
Is Magnesium Chloride the Best Magnesium Supplement?
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
Find out the Health Benefits of Niacinamide
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
Horehound tea, dried herb, capsules, and liquid extract
The Health Benefits of Horehound
Medically reviewed by Emily Dashiell, ND
Calendula oil, cream, and dried petal tea
Can Calendula Help to Heal Wounds?
Medically reviewed by Lana Butner, ND, LAc
Female doctor with digital tablet talking with senior male patient in examination room
The Health Benefits of Chromium
Medically reviewed by Meredith Bull, ND
Oregon grape tea, topical cream, and tincture
The Health Benefits of Oregon Grape
Medically reviewed by Meredith Bull, ND
Tomatoes, tomato sauce, and lycopene capsules
The Health Benefits of Lycopene
Medically reviewed by Emily Dashiell, ND
Tofu, tempeh, soybeans, edamame, soymilk
The Health Benefits of Soy
Medically reviewed by Meredith Bull, ND
Kombu capsules and fresh kelp
Kombu: A Natural Superfood
Medically reviewed by Elena Klimenko, MD
Goldenrod extract, capsules, tincture, and tea
Learn If You Should Be Taking Goldenrod Supplements
Medically reviewed by Lana Butner, ND, LAc
Carotene supplements
The Health Benefits of Carotenoids
Medically reviewed by Meredith Bull, ND
health benefits of fluoride
How Fluoride Protects Your Dental Health
Medically reviewed by Lana Butner, ND, LAc
Prickly ash powder, dried bark, tincture
The Health Benefits of Prickly Ash
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
pellagra symptoms
Pellagra: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Medically reviewed by Lana Butner, ND, LAc
Osteoporosis
The Health Benefits of Phosphorus
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
Woman chewing xylitol gum
The Health Benefits of Xylitol
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
Carob liquid, powder, and capsules
Discover the Health Benefits and Side Effects of Carob
Medically reviewed by Meredith Bull, ND
Bannana bunch
The Health Benefits of Potassium
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
Hand with eye dropper and bottle of iodine
Why Your Body Needs Iodine to Function Properly
Medically reviewed by Lana Butner, ND, LAc
Magnesium Oxide
The Health Benefits of Magnesium Oxide
Medically reviewed by Lana Butner, ND, LAc
Copper (Chemical Element)
The Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions of Copper
Medically reviewed by Lana Butner, ND, LAc
Inulin
Can Inulin Help With Weight Loss?
Medically reviewed by Lana Butner, ND, LAc
Pokeweed extract, dried herb, powder, and capsules
Pokeweed: Benefits, Side Effects, and Preparations
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
Chelated iron pills
The Health Benefits of Chelated Iron
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc