Become an expert on vitamins! Read these research-backed, doctor written articles to arm yourself with the best knowledge. The more you read, the more you'll know! Live healthy, Live better, Live well!

1.Vitamin Product Reviews

• A Review of Popular Vitamin Brands
  There are so many vitamins on the market today, and with so many different formulations and hype, it is hard to determine which vitamins are worth buying. We have reviewed commonly available vitamins and ranked them according to price, ingredients and other common factors to determine our top picks for value and formulation. Click here to explore our review.

2. Why are Vitamins Doctor Recommended?

• Why Take Supplemental Vitamins?
  Why even bother taking vitamins at all? Everday, thousands are discovering the benefits of vitamins. Even the American Medical Association strongly recommends everybody take a basic daily multivitamin. Explore why vitamins are so beneficial to daily life. (by Dr. George Obikoya)
• Vitamin Deficiencies
  Check the label on many "fortified" foods. You may see some basic vitamins that have been added, but remember that processing, heat and light destroys many vitamins. Plus, you need to keep in mind that the actual level of vitamins you actually need in many cases can far exceed the basic US RDA requirements. (by Dr. George Obikoya)
  
• Can Vitamins Prevent Disease?
  Vitamins act as powerful preventative measures against disease and the aging process, not to mention their critical function for healthy living. Learn what vitamins can help you live longer and help stave off disease. (by Dr. George Obikoya)
  
• Why Can't Your Body Just Make Vitamins?
  Why do we have to find vitamins from other sources? Why can some other animals manufacture their own vitamins? Humans are extraordinarily complex and we have advanced dietary needs that are simply unmet by today's diets. Quite simply, the typical human diet has "evolved" far quicker than our bodies have been able to keep up. (by Dr. George Obikoya)
  
• Daily Multivitamin
  The benefits of a daily multivitamin are far too numerious to mention. Entire college level courses could be taught on this subject and only scratch the surface, but let's take a look at some of the common benefits to meeting your basic nutritional needs. (by Dr. George Obikoya)
  
• Antioxidant Vitamins for Seniors
  Seniors have special dietary needs, particularly because as we age our bodies produce and use vitamins much less efficiently. Antioxidants can help stave off cellular damage and help our cells live longer. Explore the various antioxidant properties of these vitamins. (by Dr. George Obikoya)
  
• CoQ10 For A Healthy Heart
  CoQ10 a vital component of the mitochondria, the cell's energy powerhouses. CoQ10 helps prevent heart disease, boosts cellular energy production thereby improving heart function, and prevents the formation of free radicals to help protect your body cells. Research about CoQ10 is just now coming to the United States, although it has been a staple in european countries for years. (by Dr. George Obikoya)
  
• Illicit Drugs and Vitamins
  Illicit drugs (as well as alcohol and tobacco) severely disrupt vitamin intake, absorption and use. Vitamin supplementation is essential to replace the lost vitamins and minerals when you smoke, drink or use illicit drugs. Here's why. (by Dr. George Obikoya)
  
• Specific Vitamin Needs for Children
  Growing children have critical vitamin needs as they grow up and age, and today's junk and fast food frequently leaves their vitamin needs completely unmet. Find out what vitamins are important for growing kids to have so their bodies have the raw materials needed to let them grow to their fullest and best potential. (by Dr. George Obikoya)

3. Role of Vitamins in Nutrition

• Role of Vitamins in Nutrition
  Vitamins play a critical role in nutrition, by providing catalysts for many of the body's reactions. Lets explore just how crucial a role vitamins have in your body's everyday workings. (by Dr. George Obikoya)
  
• General Vitamin Information
  Vitamins are any of several organic substances that usually are separated into water-soluble (e.g., the B vitamins, vitamin C) and fat-soluble (e.g., vitamins A, D, E, K) groups.... (by Dr. George Obikoya)
  
• Natural vs Synthetic Vitamins
  Most foods that are "fortified" or contain vitamins that have been added back contain the cheap, synthetic vitamin forms. Natural vitamins, on the other hand, are slightly more expensive but offer in some cases work hundreds of times better. (by Dr. George Obikoya)

4. Expert Knowledge

• Can you Overdose on Vitamins?
  There are certain levels of vitamins that you may want to avoid. For example, you can overdose on iron, and children are especially susceptible. Most vitamins (with the exception of fat soluble ones) can be taken in relatively high doses, (and most multivitamins will limit those for you) but you may want to be aware of these vitamins in particular. (by Dr. George Obikoya)
  
• The History of Vitamins
  When were vitamins discovered, and how? Who discovered them? How did we determine they were essential for life and what diseases are cured by vitamins? Let's explore the common vitamins and where they came from. (by Dr. George Obikoya)

Multivitamin Product Reference
A good multivitamin is the foundation of health and nutrition. Take a look at our scientific reviews of many of the popular brands for factors such as ingredients, areas of improvement, quality level, and overall value.

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