Getting enough carbs, protein, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water daily is essential for health. Credit: Anchiy / Getty Images The six basic nutrients your body needs are carbohydrates, protein, fats ...

A large-scale analysis highlights a surprisingly widespread problem in the U.S.: Even people who think they eat “healthy” may still be lacking nutrients critical to long-term health. We’re talking ...

Across the United States, people’s diets tend to lack five key nutrients. Most people should be getting more vitamin D, vitamin E, fiber, calcium and magnesium, according to an analysis published June ...

You’ve likely heard about vitamin D’s important role in maintaining strong bones and teeth. But it also plays several other important roles to keep your body healthy – including the function of your ...

Lindsey DeSoto, RD, is a nutrition writer, medical reviewer, and registered dietitian who helps clients improve their diet for health-related reasons. Her writing covers a variety of topics, including ...

Collagen is a polarizing supplement in the fitness world. Due to the lack of leucine in its amino acid profile, collagen is ...

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Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids are vital to human health, yet our bodies can’t produce enough of the nutrients naturally—they must be obtained from food or supplements. But, partly due to ...

The Effects of Drinking Orange Juice Every Day. It's no secret that orange juice is a vitamin C powerhouse. An eight ...

With age, nutrients like fiber and vitamin D become more essential. Fiber helps with digestion, while vitamin D supports bone ...

You might best know chromium as a bright, shiny metal used in bathroom and kitchen fittings. But is it also essential for your health? In a form known as trivalent chromium, this metal is included in ...