Mineral Supplements

A popular "Downton Abbey" character died in childbirth from eclampsia in a storyline that shocked audiences. But what exactly is eclampsia, and does it kill modern-day moms? Barbara Deller, a nurse-midwife and senior maternal and newborn health adviser...

You may hear each winter that vitamin C can fight off the common cold. But is it just hype or does it really help? "The findings of a large number of studies on the subject are mixed," says Dr. Bruce Bistrian, chief of clinical nutrition at Beth...

There is oh, so much publicity about fish oil pills, calcium and vitamin D – let alone the many more unusual dietary supplements. Are Americans persuaded? About half of U.S. adults use dietary supplements, and less than a quarter of the people who...

Early spring is usually the peak period for the occurrence of grass tetany in lactating beef cows in Kentucky. Grass tetany is caused by low blood levels of magnesium and is worsened by high levels of nitrogen and potassium and low levels of calcium and...

Growing children need the right nutrients, as well as plenty of exercise, in order to develop healthy bones.  Two of the most important "ingredients" for building strong bones are calcium and Vitamin D, especially for teenagers undergoing a growth spurt. ...

FARGO, N.D. - "This meal is really good," I commented. My husband had prepared roast beef with mashed potatoes and gravy on a cold winter day. "What seasonings did you add?" I asked. "I just added some garlic, salt and pepper," he replied. "Dad...

Grocery stores in the Chicago area stock a variety of fresh and healthy options, but not many tout the best in nutritious and least in processed shopping. We visited grocers, specialty shops, health food stores and fresh markets searching for nutritious...

As people look to live more healthful lifestyles, many are contemplating meat-free diets. But becoming vegan or vegetarian can seem daunting as people try to figure out what to eat to get all the proper nutrients. Ingrid Beardsley, registered dietitian at...

Winter supplementation often focuses heavily on meeting protein and energy requirements of cows and tends to leave mineral nutrition as almost an afterthought. In reality, meeting all nutrient requirements, including energy, protein, minerals, vitamins,...

The nation's retailers, manufacturers and farmers are bracing for a possible strike that could idle U.S. ports all along the Eastern Seaboard and Gulf Coast. That walkout could begin as early as Sunday after the midnight Saturday expiration of a 90-...

Coffee is now good for you. According to a research study, it may help prevent Type 2 diabetes, Parkinson's, stroke and dementia as well as help you live a little longer. But java lovers know this: Another study says that drinking three or more cups of...

Melissa and Chris Erickson move around their Yorktown kitchen in easy harmony as they prepare dinner for their three children. She readies the pot roast while he demonstrates expert skill in mincing garlic and chopping vegetables. "This wouldn't have...