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Unlike vitamin D, calcium, fish oil and other headline-making celebrities of the nutrient world, you may not hear much about vitamin A, but this vital nutrient plays a role in a variety of physiological functions and systems. It’s critical for vision

From baked goods to comfort foods, we tend to overload on carbs during the winter months. However, overindulging in foods high on the glycemic index (GI) — those that raise blood sugar the most and the fastest, such as simple sugars and refined and p

Vitamin D. Vitamin D levels fall in winter, which is a factor in seasonal respiratory illnesses. An April 2020 review of the literature recommends high-dose vitamin D to prevent COVID infection.1 Recommended dose: 5,000 IU/day, reducing to 2,000 IU

Take 10 grams of vitamin C (as ascorbic acid powder) in 17 ounces (500 mL) of water hourly until you get diarrhea—this is called “bowel tolerance.” Inhale Lugol’s iodine every two hours. Isolate and go to bed to let your body fight it. Take 100,0

Have you ever thought your cracked lips, brittle hair or the white spots on your nails were messages from your miraculous body notifying you to increase particular nutrients in your diet? Micronutrients is the term given to vitamins and minerals. Mic

The term “vitamin A” is more complicated than you think. There are two dietary forms: Preformed vitamin A, found in fish, eggs, dairy, and meat, doesn’t require conversion and is readily available and usable by the body. Provitamin A carotenoids, fou

Question: Does what we eat help us fight the coronavirus disease? Answer: It’s debatable whether Hippocrates really said, “Let food be thy medicine”, but what’s not under debate is the evidence that a nutritious diet will support our immune system. A

GUGGUL.This Ayurvedic herb has been used in traditional medicine for hundreds of years. Now, studies are finding that guggul can support the thyroid by promoting the body’s conversion of T4 thyroid hormone to T3 thyroid hormone, a more potent form. Y

20s Although your skin might look bouncy and young, your complexion has already begun to age by this time. “Even if you can’t see any lines forming in the mirror, your collagen is already starting to break down,” says celebrity New York dermatologist

Retinol or vitamin A has become the go-to cure-all for complexion conditions from wrinkles to acne. Whether you’re using the holy grail ingredient or yet to start, our cheat sheet will help you up your A game. RETINOL OR RETINOID? Both are derivative

GUGGUL.This Ayurvedic herb has been used in traditional medicine for hundreds of years. Now, studies are finding that guggul can support the thyroid by promoting the body’s conversion of T4 thyroid hormone to T3 thyroid hormone, a more potent form. Y

This seaweed is having a moment! Its popularity is due to its sustainability and superstar nutrition qualifications. Packed with vitamins A, B1, B2, C, D and E, as well as the minerals zinc, iodine, magnesium, iron and calcium, kelp can help protect

Vitamins, as well as minerals, form an essential part of a healthy diet, helping to support many functions in the body. With the help of nutritionist Claire Baseley, we look at the important role vitamin A plays. ‘Vitamin A, also known as retinol, ca

Vitamin A is important for good vision, skin, and immune function, healthy babies, and overall health. But knowing whether you’re getting enough, or too much, can be tricky. On one hand, the federal government has concluded that a deficiency of vitam

— Vegetables have long been touted as nutrient-dense foods. While an apple a day is presumed to keep the doctor away, veggies help achieve optimal health as well. Both vitamin-rich and immune-boosting, vegetables are advantageous to your health for a

BY THE EDITORS OF BETTER NUTRITION Working long hours and not taking care of yourself can spell disaster for your health. Here are a few tips from Envolve, an integrated healthcare solutions company, to balance your work and personal life: 1. Plan a

Having a robust and well-functioning gut protects and bolsters our ability to deal with infections on several levels. Specific gut microbes maintain the integrity of the gut wall, preventing harmful pathogens or materials inappropriately entering the

Throughout history, what we deem beautiful is essentially a reflection of our values. So, not surprisingly, the postpandemic-lockdown world has left an indelible mark on the beauty-scape, prompting a shift from the superficial to a more-than-skin-dee

RETINOL IS ONE OF the products I’m most frequently asked about, and potentially one of the most confusing. All you need to know is that it’s all vitamin A. In the same way that white sugar, brown sugar and maple syrup are all sugar, retinoid is the f

The safety of what you’re putting into your body – in the form of food, drinks and supplements – comes under strong scrutiny during child-bearing and breast feeding. And, according to skincare experts and dermatologists, the same should be said for t

We’ve all heard the old adage told to hubbies-to-be that if they want to know what their wife will look like in many years time, just look at her mum. As it turns out, there may be a large grain of truth when it comes to ageing skin. A group of plast

WHAT IS RETINOL? Retinol is the form of Vitamin A traditionally used in skincare products throughout the beauty industry. There are different types of retinol derivatives such as retinol, retinaldehyde, retinoic acid, retinyl palmitate and retinyl re

WHEN YOU’RE EATING for two, you have double the decisions to make. And while those cravings take your food game to the next level, you want to make sure you eat right for both you and your growing baby. To help guide your palate through the next few

Need a crash chemistry lesson on vitamin A and retinol? This will help. Part of the vitamin A family, retinol is a type of retinoid. “Retinoids are a group of compounds that have vitamin A as their core structure,” says Dr Eleni Yiasemides, dermatolo

If you’re going to gift yourself one beauty product this holiday season, it should be a retinoid. The vitamin A compound has plenty of research validating how great it is for erasing wrinkles, clearing acne, and plumping up skin. Here are five excell

BY LISA TURNER Cold, dry weather and indoor heat wreak havoc on skin—plus, you’re less likely to be vigilant with sunscreen in the winter, meaning skin’s more vulnerable to sun damage. This winter, fill your plate with seven seasonal foods that not o

Whether you catch the flu at its wintry worst or suffer through the misery of a summer cold, there’s never a good time to be sick. So take the proactive approach against bad bugs with these super immune-boosting foods that can fortify your system aga