I read recently that vitamin supplements are harder for the body to absorb if taken with a high-fiber meal. This concerns me since I take mine with my morning bowl of oatmeal or bran cereal. Also, does it matter what time of day I take them? (I take a multivitamin/multimineral, as well as calcium tablets [...]

My doctor recommended a calcium supplement, but I find that it makes me extremely nauseated. How I can get enough calcium without the nausea? You are not alone in your difficulty with calcium supplements and nausea. Here are some steps you can take to counteract nausea; try each of the following options one at a [...]

I keep hearing about this “miracle supplement” called DHEA. Depending on whom I talk to, I hear that it gives them more energy, helps them sleep better and prevents weight gain. I’ve also heard it’s helpful for depression, food cravings, arthritis pain–you name it. What exactly is DHEA? I would like to know whether any [...]