Dr. Alexa Neynaber was recently featured in What’s Good by V in an article by Sarah Garone, N.D.T.R. Read the full article here: https://whatsgood.vitaminshoppe.com/folate-vs-folic-acid/ Folate and folic acid are two terms that are often used interchangeably, but they are not the same thing. Both are
Masks are something everyone is buzzing about right now. Their purpose is to prevent potentially infectious droplets from being exchanged. Regardless of how you feel about them, we can all likely agree that masks should not be a stand-alone recommendation or what will be the
Jennifer Duran, RDN Struggling with a thyroid condition, such as hypothyroidism is frustrating. And if you’ve been struggling with the condition for a while without diagnosis, you probably haven’t been feeling your best. Luckily, there are strategies you can implement to support your thyroid through
There are many acronyms and abbreviations used by modern healthcare practitioners. These titles and differentiating descriptions can be confusing to many, especially when trying to understand legitimacy and credibility. We have broken down the differences of the many common abbreviations by training, experience, and what
We have known for a long time that a large percentage of the human body is made up of water. Experts still argue on the exact amount, but it varies from 45% to 75% based on the individual’s age, gender, muscle mass, body fat percentage
“Virasoap… what does that mean?” We get this question a lot. There’s a lot of meaning packed into our eight letters, and we’d love to share it with you. To help understand our name better, start by breaking our name into two parts: Vira +
Anemia comes from the Greek language meaning “without blood.” It is defined as a condition where the capacity of blood to transport oxygen to tissues is reduced. This is seen as decreased red blood cells, hemoglobin, and/or hematocrit. Anemia itself is not a disease but a manifestation of a disease.
Grapefruit, Latin name Citrus paradisi, is a citrus fruit grown in many places around the world such as South Africa, Mexico, and around the United States, including California, Arizona, Texas, and Florida. It is grown year round, but peak season is December through April. Conventional
“Food is medicine” is a saying for a reason. We already have to consume food every day to survive and thrive. Food provides energy to our cells in order for our body to function, but food can also maintain health and prevent disease when we
We all know that feeling of not sleeping enough. The next day, we may be drowsy, fatigued, unable to concentrate, unable to remember things, have increased stress, increased irritability, increased muscle tension, or get sick easily. It’s important to get our sleep back on track
There has been research exploring the uses and benefits of vitamin C for almost 100 years. The data has shown it can reduce infection, reduce fatigue, improve quality of life and more with almost no side effects. Not convinced? Read on and “C” for yourself.
There are many reasons we can become dehydrated Our human body is made up of 45-75% water depending on the individual. This is because age, gender, and muscle mass can vary the amount of water we carry. Water does so much for us on a
