What are supplements? Supplements can be anything given by mouth that is not in the form of food, including vitamins, herbal supplements, body-building supplements, etc. Some supplements contain items that occur naturally in food but in higher concentrations than you would get from a typical diet. Most supplements are not regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), so the dosing and purity are not necessarily accurate. These typically are not tested in children, and

A Consumer Reports investigation recently found that various protein supplements contain unsafe levels of lead. They evaluated both powders and shakes from plant, dairy, and animal sources. They tested multiple samples from different lots over several months. Many of those studied contained more lead in a single serving than what is considered safe to consume in a day. The word LEAD in gray on a black background. Think for a minute about how popular these products are. Protei

One wouldn’t think in this land of plenty that children would be deficient in crucial vitamins and minerals. Deficiencies are found not...

If you or your kids are considering a juice cleanse or liver detox diet, think again. This article presents food for thought to outline...

Short answer…no. These drinks are loaded with caffeine, sugar, and other stimulants that are unsafe for children and teens. They also...

This article discusses Vitamin D guidelines and updated Vitamin D recommendations. . The last update was in 2011.  Picture of a drawing of the sun and the letter D made out of vitamin D capsules. As you may know, vitamin D deficiency is a common nutritional deficiency worldwide. Please see my previous article on vitamin D deficiency   dated 10/25/23,  https://www.feedfuturehealth.com/post/vitamin-d-deficiency-why-is-it-so-prevalent   Vitamin D controls calcium balance, streng

This article delves into the hormone, hormone derivative, and hormone receptor modulator supplements. These include: Anabolic agents...

Last week’s article was an introduction to performance supplements, reviewing general information and categories. Supplement use in youth...

Sports supplements are in the form of drinks, pills, gum, gummies, and powders. They are designed to build muscle or improve endurance....

It is likely you know someone who has vitamin D deficiency. It is a common nutritional deficiency. Estimates are that 50% of the population worldwide and 40% of the U.S. population are affected. This article explores vitamin D, its importance, and how to get enough. Vitamin D, also known as the sunshine vitamin, spelled out with rocks on the sand. What is Vitamin D? Vitamin D is one of the 13 vitamins we get through food, sun exposure, and with supplements. This vitamin, disc

What is iron? Why is it important? Iron is a mineral our body uses to make hemoglobin, a protein in the red blood cells that carries...

I am devoting the articles for this month to the unhealthy items we are exposed to in our food and environment. My intent is to create...