redrukie asked:


I’ve heard that most vitamins pass right through the body, without being absorbed. If I’m going to take vitamins, I want them to be effective by being absorbed as close to 100% as possible. Are there any studies that show which brand of vitamins the body absorbs most efficiently?
I don’t think I worded my question precisely. I didn’t mean vitamins from foods, I meant vitamin supplements. Sorry about that…

Maria M asked:


Which over the counter prenatal vitamin supplements do you reccomend/not reccomend?

Pros and cons, etc.

kellynhou asked:


I have a hypothyroid condition, and even when my TSH levels are balanced, I am still lacking in the level of energy I would like to have.

Can you recommend some herbal or vitamin supplements for energy?

oldweirdhoss asked:


In particular, does Kava decrease effectiveness or cause breakthrough bleeding? If so, will the bleeding stop on its own when I stop using the herbal supplements?

98transam asked:


We had a friend pass away recently from this horrible disease..
We were told that prescription drugs and over the counter meds can sometimes cause someones body to react this way to them..
But i need to know if vitamin and herbal supplements could end up doing the same thing?

littlebitty5681 asked:


I know there is not substitute for fresh fruit and veggies. However, as my life has become more hectic, I find it increasingly harder to fit them into my daily diet. What vitamins or supplements can I take to make up for this?

-doozer- asked:


I’ve recently started eating healthy foods and exercising. I would like to start taking vitamins but have no idea where to start?

I guess I need a good multi-vitamin?

MH asked:


I dont care if they are womens vitamins or not. I just want to know what vitamins are available that help the growth of hair and nails.
are prenatal vitamins safe for a male to take?

trust_n_obey asked:


Oh my lands!!!!! It is soooo hot today, it is 94 degrees inside my apt (no AC). I am worried about my herbal supplements, I have around 100 dollars worth of them that I have been taking (includes kelp, an adrenal formula, acidophilus and a yeast cleanse package)!

Should I put them in the refrigerator for now (or permanently?) Is it safe? I don’t know what to do - please help! Thanks so much.

RandomGonzo asked:


My son is being evaluated for Marfan syndrome, due to some physical traits he has (he’s very tall & thin, has some chest malformation), and also because it runs in my family.

I’ve read that certain foods, such as asparagus, can help build collagen (fibrillin), since if you have Marfan’s, or something similar, you don’t make as much of this. Are there other foods? How about natural/herbal supplements?