At this time of year when colds and flu spread like wildfire, a food that could help you avoid such diseases would be very important. Fresh fruit and produce are always healthy choices. But particularly foods containing vitamin C are…

Vitamin D is an essential vitamin. It occurs naturally in very few foods and is absorbed through the skin when exposed to direct sunlight. Most local pharmacies carry an over-the-counter Vitamin D supplement. But how do you know if you…

The forms of vitamin B12 used in the human body are methylcobalamin and 5-deoxyadenosyl cobalamin. These are also the two forms of cobalamin that cyanocobalamin, common in most vitamin B12 supplements, is converted to. There has never been any toxic…

Vitamin C is needed daily for optimal body functions and wellness- it’s known as ascorbic acid, a water soluble nutrient. The only way we obtain Vitamin C is through our diet of fresh fruits and vegetables, preferably unprocessed and free…