Depending on the type, some vitamins and minerals can be taken at any time of day, with or without food, while others require ...

The ideal time to take your multivitamin may depend on its specific nutrients and formula, but there are generally ways to avoid common mistakes.

When it comes to digestion, several myths have proliferated over the years. One says the body can't digest chewing gum, another that beans cause more gas and bloating than other foods, and perhaps the ...

Written by Registered Dietitian, Sean Soderman, Womack Army Medical Center. FORT BRAGG, N.C--As we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of National Nutrition Month, remembering to ‘Fuel for the Future’ is a ...

If steaming or boiling kale doesn't appeal to you, new research suggests that drizzling it with oil may help your body absorb far more of its nutrients. Researchers from the University of Missouri ...

Various cells in the stomach secrete digestive enzymes and hydrochloric acid. These substances break down food so the body can absorb nutrients. The stomach is a muscular organ in the upper abdomen ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Drinking orange juice for breakfast is common, meaning ...

Vitamin absorption depends on many complex factors, including form and diet. The best form of vitamin supplement for you depends on your health and needs. Many different types of supplemental vitamins ...

Research shows that the popular smoothie staple slashes nutrient absorption by more than 80%. Here’s what to know. Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist with nearly two decades of newsroom ...