Vitamins food for thought, but not essential

The message that a balanced diet comes first may be going unheeded.

Four Essential Vitamins for Athletes

Vitamins are very important for an athlete, since vitamins can help prevent injuries, and also boost athletic performance. Exercising and participating in sports can deplete the body of certain vitamins, so it is important an athlete consume vitamins through food, and use...

Vitamins: What to take, what to skip

If you eat a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and fortified food, you're probably getting all you need. But supplements do offer an easy, just-in-case form of health insurance. Do you need them? Here's a quick guide to beneficial nutrients and what they can do for you