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Omega-3 is an essential component of serotonin, a neurotransmitter that plays multiple roles in the body including modulating cognition, reward, learning, and memory, as well as numerous other physiological processes. Serotonin also a has a key role in stabilizing our mood, feelings of well-being, and happiness.   Research suggests that individuals who consume omega-3s daily have a lower risk of developing a mood disorder, including anxiety and depression. Moreover, individuals with a current mood disorder who start supplementing with omega-3s could potentially see an improvement in their symptoms. In this article you can find: What are omega-3 fatty acids? How might...

Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin, meaning that it is dissolved in water and is readily absorbed into tissues for immediate use. Vitamin C plays numerous roles within a child’s body, such as increasing antioxidant levels, enhancing iron absorption, supporting immune function, as well as helping to prevent and treat acute respiratory infections.  Since vitamin C is not stored in the body, it must be consumed regularly from the diet, or through supplementation. In this article you can find: What is vitamin C? Benefits of vitamin C for children Signs of vitamin C deficiency in children What is vitamin C? Vitamin...

Vitamin D, also known as calciferol, is a fat-soluble vitamin (meaning that it is absorbed along with dietary fat and can be stored in the body’s fatty tissue) that is naturally present in few foods, such as the flesh of fatty fish, beef, liver, cheese, egg yolks, and mushrooms that have been grown under UV light. Our primary source of vitamin D comes from the sun (we obtain about 80-90% of it this way). However, vitamin D is seasonal and cannot be made in the winter, while the amount made in the summer is subject to sunshine, weather, and other...

Beta carotene is referred to as a provitamin A carotenoid, meaning that the body can convert it into vitamin A. Beta carotene serves as an antioxidant, and can also be helpful in protecting the skin against UV radiation from sunlight by contributing to the process of repairing the damage cause by exposure. In this article you can find: What is beta carotene? What are the benefits of beta carotene? Are there any potential risks to supplementing with beta carotene? What is beta carotene? Beta carotene is a red-orange plant pigment found in a variety of fruits and vegetables including carrots,...