Earlier this week, the results of a New York State attorney general’s office investigation into store-brand supplements at four major retailers were released–and they aren’t encouraging for consumers. The investigation found that many of the dietary supplements sold by GNC, Wal-Mart, Target, and Walgreens contained potential allergens not listed on their labels–and not necessarily the […]
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3 Benefits of Custom Made Vitamin Packets
VitaMe offers personalized daily packets of vitamins, which means that all the supplements for your needs, for a single day, are in one convenient package. You can customize your packet based on a health quiz that determines your own unique supplementation needs based on diet, exercise and other lifestyle factors. Or, you can order one of […]
5 Tips to Choose the Right Daily Vitamins
Ideally, we’d get our full dose of daily vitamins and minerals we need from a healthy diet–but in reality, that’s often not the case. It can be hard to eat well all of the time and a daily multivitamin can provide a “nutrition insurance policy,” as the Harvard School of Public Health puts it. Some of us have […]
3 Immune Boosting Supplements
It’s nearly October, which means that we’re on a collision course with cold-and-flu season. While it can seem like illness is inevitable in the winter, there are things you can do to boost your immunity. One key way to prevent illness is to make sure to wash your hands often and propery–review the guidelines if […]
3 Focus and Memory Supplements
In our increasingly busy world, it can be hard to stay focused–on work, on chores, even on your favorite TV show. What can we do to improve our focus and memory? There are lifestyle solutions like de-cluttering your home (and inbox), staying mentally active, sleeping well, exercising, and eating a healthy, balanced diet. But there may also […]