Should you take supplements while fasting? It is an age old question with no easy answer. The fasting rituals connected with the holy month of Ramadan can pose a challenge for those who stick to a daily dietary routine. The usual fast stretches from dawn to sunset,...
Not all vitamins are created equal. This can make supplementation a bit of an art form. You have to know something about the vitamins to be able to apply them in an effective way. Because if you don’t, you’re essentially pouring your dollars down the drain. The body...
When you’re pregnant, your diet is suddenly full of “can’t haves”—from seafood and alcohol to processed meats. Your supplement regimen, on the other hand, is full of “must haves.” Doctors advise women to take a variety of key vitamins and minerals to support their...
If you’ve spent any time at the gym lately, you’ve likely heard at least one person say something like, “Man, I can’t believe I forgot to take my pre-workout!” And given the growth of the pre-workout supplement market, you’ll likely hear a lot more comments like that...
Protein powder has long been associated with the fitness and health-conscious crowd. As such, dieters might assume that protein powders are a welcome part of any eating regimen. But that’s not always the case—especially if your protein powder is packed with processed...
