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Did you know there are several forms of vitamin D available in food and supplements? This is actually true for several different vitamins, and it's important to keep in mind when incorporating and vitamin supplements into your daily routine.

Not all forms of vitamin D are created equal, and, in fact, there is one form that stands above the rest. And because there's one type of vitamin D that's considered to be the best, that also means there's a vitamin D supplement that dietitians consider to be less effective, or in other words, the "worst": vitamin D2.

Here is what you need to know about the different forms of vitamin D before you head to the store to pick out your supplements.

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Vitamin D is unique because it is a vitamin that we can create in our body as long as our skin is exposed to UV-B rays from the sun. Despite this, many adults are deficient in vitamin D and rely on supplements to supply their body adequate amounts.

There are two main forms of vitamin D: D2 (ergocalciferol) and D3 (cholecalciferol).

D3 is the form that is created in your body and is also naturally found in animal-based foods, like fish, eggs, and animal liver, while D2 is found naturally in plant-based foods, like mushrooms. Both forms can be consumed through supplements; however, the D2 form is more frequently used in fortified foods, like cereal and dairy products, and supplements because it is less expensive to produce.

While both forms of vitamin D contribute to the "pool" of vitamin D available in your body, D2 is considered to be less effective than D3. Because of this, vitamin D2 is a less desirable form of vitamin D and should not be your first choice for a supplement.

Of course, when incorporating a supplement into their daily routine in an effort to improve vitamin D status, many people are interested in the best bang for their buck. And as mentioned earlier, vitamin D2 is less expensive to produce than vitamin D3, so you may be drawn to buying it due to its lower price tag. However, in order to get the most out of your vitamin D supplement, skip D2 and head straight for D3.

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In addition to being less effective at raising levels of blood vitamin D content, vitamin D2 supplements may also be of lower quality than their D3 counterparts. Research has found that D2 is more likely to degrade over time if exposed to varying temperatures and humidity, likely yielding an even less effective supplement.

Luckily, when choosing a vitamin D supplement, most labels will include the form of vitamin D that has been used within the product, either D2 or D3, so you are well informed and can choose products accordingly.

While all forms of vitamin D supplements can help improve your vitamin D status to some extent, it is in your best interest to choose D3 for maximum effectiveness.

In addition to consuming a supplement, you should also increase your intake of D2 and D3 rich foods, and aim to spend time outdoors each day to aid in improving your vitamin D status.

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Vitamin D is a crucial nutrient for healthy bones, muscles, and teeth, especially because it helps your body absorb calcium. The problem is that many of us don't get enough of it. In fact, some estimates say 41.6% of the American population gets insufficient levels of vitamin D.

This widespread vitamin D deficiency exists because the primary source of vitamin D is what our bodies produce when our skin is exposed to sunlight. In fact, vitamin D is the only nutrient your body produces that is activated by the sun, according to Amy Goodson, MS, RD, CSSD, LD, author of The Sports Nutrition Playbook and member of our expert medical board.

With many of us sitting all day, we don't get out in the sun much. (Read more: What Happens To Your Body When You Sit All Day.)

"Since a lot of us don't get enough sunshine on a regular basis, a large portion of the population is deficient in vitamin D," says Goodson. "The goal is to spend 15-20 minutes in the sun, with a good amount of your skin exposed, during the strongest sun hours of the day (typically 11 am to 2 pm)," she adds.

Because the reality is that most of us don't get as much vitamin D from the sun as we needwhich is 20 micrograms (mcg) or 800 international units (IU)Goodson says it is recommended that we get about 20 mcg of vitamin D per day from our food.

If you know it's harder for you to get out in the sun enough to produce sufficient levels of vitamin D, you may be wondering, "can you get enough D vitamins through the food we eat alone?"

According to Goodson, it is possible to get enough vitamin D through food, but it becomes really difficult for those who are plant-based or for those who don't eat fish.

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Vitamin D is readily available to us through sunlight, but it's a little bit harder to obtain from food, especially if you don't eat fish or animal products very often.

This is because the best food sources of vitamin D are fatty fish (salmon, herring, sardines, tuna), cow's milk, beef liver, and some cheeses.

"Salmon has some of the highest vitamin D amounts, with 526 IU, or 66% of your daily value, per 3.5-ounce piece (about 100 grams)," says Goodson.

She also notes that wild salmon typically has a higher vitamin D amount than farmed salmon, although you can get it from both.

If you don't eat fish or other animal products, it is still possible to get vitamin D from mushrooms, although you'll only get about 4 IU per 1/2 cup or about 1% of your daily value.

"Another note about mushrooms is that they provide vitamin D2 but not D3," says Goodson, "and while it is still good for you, vitamin D2 may not always raise vitamin D levels like vitamin D3 does."

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People may choose to get their vitamin D from supplements if they don't eat fish or don't spend enough time in the sun.

In an average vitamin D supplement, there are usually around 2,000 IU (500 mcg) of D3. Although the recommended daily amount is at least 800 IU, the National Institute of Health says that taking more than 4,000 IU can become harmful.

So, if you are going to supplement your vitamin D, it's best to consult your doctor and make sure to monitor how much you are taking.

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DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Nutraceuticals - Global Market Trajectory & Analytics" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Global Nutraceuticals Market to Reach $441.7 Billion by 2026

Amid the COVID-19 crisis, the global market for Nutraceuticals estimated at US$278.8 Billion in the year 2020, is projected to reach a revised size of US$441.7 Billion by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 7.8% over the analysis period.

Functional Foods, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is projected to grow at a 7.8% CAGR to reach US$217.2 Billion by the end of the analysis period.

After a thorough analysis of the business implications of the pandemic and its induced economic crisis, growth in the Functional Beverages segment is readjusted to a revised 8.6% CAGR for the next 7-year period. This segment currently accounts for a 35.2% share of the global Nutraceuticals market.

The U.S. Market is Estimated at $104.5 Billion in 2021, While China is Forecast to Reach $52.5 Billion by 2026

The Nutraceuticals market in the U.S. is estimated at US$104.5 Billion in the year 2021. The country currently accounts for a 34.57% share in the global market. China, the world second largest economy, is forecast to reach an estimated market size of US$52.5 Billion in the year 2026 trailing a CAGR of 9.6% through the analysis period.

Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at 6.3% and 6.7% respectively over the analysis period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 7.1% CAGR while Rest of European market (as defined in the study) will reach US$56.6 Billion by the close of the analysis period.

Nutraceuticals are garnering immense attention in recent years due to various trends including changing lifestyles, burgeoning middle-class segment across emerging economies, transforming dietary habits, aging population, and increased life expectancy.

In addition, the focus of R&D based pharmaceutical sector on expensive specialty drugs is increasing the burden on the healthcare system as well as resulting in higher out-of-pocket costs for drugs driving the focus on prevention than intervention. The self-care trend across the world is driving strong demand for nutraceuticals including superfoods, food and dietary supplements, sports nutrition, and functional foods & beverages.

Given the hectic lifestyles and the lack of time for consumption of the required nutrients through regular diet, the need for replenishing such essential nutrients is increasing. In this context, nutraceuticals are emerging to be the solution for meeting this requirement. Nutraceuticals are considered to be the vital link between health and food.

The market is also experiencing strong demand for personalized approaches to wellness that is driving product innovation in the areas of weight management, sports nutrition, and healthy snacking.

Other noteworthy trends benefiting market prospects in the near term include emergence of clean labeling as a new norm owing to increasing focus of consumers on ingredient list on the product; innovative delivery technologies such as microencapsulation, which protects the product from adverse conditions such as light and air; steady proliferation of advanced dietary supplement technologies in their nanoparticle and nanodispersion versions; and the rising role of pharmaceutical players, with leading companies maintaining stake in functional food & beverage and dietary supplement brands aligning with their healthcare-consumer interests.

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The legislation resolves an impasse that began in 2018 when California aligned itself with the FDAs position that CBD is not a legal dietary ingredient as it was first investigated as a drug.

You can read the text HERE, however, the devil will be in the detail, noted the US Hemp Roundtablein a summaryof the legislation.

There are a number of issues left open by the statute that may be resolved through the standard regulatory process, with a comprehensive opportunity for public notice and comment. Further, once the FDA acts to regulate hemp-derived CBD products, the state agency is then required to adopt new regulations to comply with the federal standards.

According to AB 45:

So how have CPG brands responded to the news?

Jonathan Eppers, founder and CEO ofVYBES, which sells CBD-infusedbeveragesand elixirs, said AB 45 represented a significant step forward for CBD brands given the size of the addressable market in California:For the past three years, health inspectors across the state have targeted our CBD beverages and made retailers remove them from their shelves. Many retailers in California who wanted to carry VYBES decided not to, out of fear they'd get in trouble.

We expect a lot of these retailers, some who have already reached out to us since Newsom signed AB 45 into law yesterday, to finally stock VYBES now that it's clear CBD is legal in California.

The old saying is How California goes, so goes the nation and while many states across the US already have CBD laws in place, I think it sends a clear message that CBD is here, it's not going anywhere, and consumers finally have access to safe and effective CBD products. It's a very exciting time to be in this business.

Justin Singer, founder and CEO at Caliper Foods, also welcomed the news, although having a patchwork of state laws is far from ideal, he said.

"On the one hand,California has done what FDA should have done three years ago: it's admitted that CBD products are in wide distribution and, and it's recognized that products in wide distribution require clear regulation and enforcement to protect consumers from fraud or physical harm."

On the other hand, he said,"Righteous though AB 45 may be, the only way to solve the CBD problem is for FDA to act like the consumer protection agency most Americans, wrongly, assume it is. Remember, most of the vendors needed to successfully bring products to market operate nationally. Banks, payment processors, investors, insurers, brokers, distributors, retailers, advertisers -- they're looking for federal certainty, not state certainty."

Eric Schnell, co-founder at hemp-infused beverage brandmood33 said passage of AB 45 was "a major milestone for our industry and especially the smaller brands like ours that need this in order to expand distribution into larger mainstream retailers.

He added: "There is a lot of product in market that is not properly tested, and having regulations in place helps ensure consumers are getting what they pay for. With some of these large states putting in local regulations, we hope it inspires the FDA to look at this on a national basis to establish rules and regulations around CBD."

Jonathan Miller, general counsel for the industry-backedUS Hemp Roundtable (which counts among its members beverage brands such as Recess and VYBES and supplement brands including Charlottes Web and CV Sciences) told us: "We are thrilled that AB 45 is now official California law the era of CBD prohibition in the Golden State is over.

The past three and a half years have been difficult for California hemp farmers and businesses given state agency guidance arguing that CBD products are illegal. Now not only has this barrier been removed, but strong consumer protections will be put in place through regulation."

But he added:There still is much work to be done to ensure these regulations are appropriate and fair, and we look forward to working with the Newsom Administration to make Californias program a model for the nation.

Greg Kaufman, partner at law firm Eversheds Sutherland, added:"Overall, AB 45 is a victory for hemp-derived cannabinoid product manufacturers and consumers in California looking for consistent and safe ingestible products. Because of the size of the California market, standards set there are likely to be informally adopted by the hemp-derived products industry outside of the state."

That said,those currently"taking advantage of the regulatory uncertainty"surrounding Delta-8 THC* will not like its inclusion in the definition of THC or comparable cannabinoid, he said.

"The two biggest questions left to be answered are determinations on serving sizes and the extent to which future federal regulation of cannabinoids in foods and as dietary supplements clashes with Californias regulations,"said Kaufman, who predicted that"FDA will eventually regulate CBD, and potentially other cannabinoids, as a dietary supplement; however, there is no guarantee that it will go as far as California has with AB 45.

"This sets up a potential clash between federal and state regulations where interstate commerce is implicated. It may also lead to continued class action cases being brought under the theory that consumers were buying products without knowing that the products they were buying were illegal under federal law."

While individual state laws explicitly authorizing the sale of ingestible CBD are better than nothing, many food and beverage brands say that on a federal level, they remain stuckin legal limbo.

Right now, for example, most major retailers will not carry CBD-infused food & beverages until the FDA lays out a regulatory framework for these products. The FDA, meanwhile, says CBD not a legal dietary ingredient because it was first investigated as a drug, but has not engaged in widespread enforcement action beyond sendingout warning letters to firms making egregious health claims.

Aside from the challenges this uncertainty brings for CBD brands dealing with banks, payment processors, insurers and so on, there are also IP implications, with the US Patent and Trademark Office'sTrademark Trial and Appeal Board recently affirming thatuntil federal law changes and regardless of whether the law isanticipated to change ingestible CBD products are unlawful, and cannot therefore be covered by a trademark.

Hopes that the FDA might entertainnew dietary ingredient (NDI) notifications for ingestible CBD ingredients, meanwhile, were recently dashed after the agency rejected NDI applications from two high-profile players in the supplements arena - Charlotte's Web and Irwin Naturals - arguing that the CBD in their hemp extracts is not a legal dietary ingredient as CBD was first investigated as a drug.

In letters to the applicants, the FDA also noted that both NDINs failed to demonstrate the extracts met the "reasonably expected to be safe under the conditions of use" standards set out under the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) and failed to provide adequate data regarding hepatotoxicity and reproductive toxicity.

All eyes therefore, are now on Congress, said Miller at the US Hemp Roundtable:We are very hopeful that legislation will pass in U.S. Congress to lift regulatory uncertainty on a national level we expect a hearing soon in the House Energy & Commerce Committee to discussHR 841[the Hemp and Hemp-Derived CBD Consumer Protection and Market Stabilization Act of 2021],which would have CBD regulated as a dietary supplement.

"But until then, we have to count on states like California to take the lead.

* While delta-8 THC does not have the same intoxicating power as its better-known sibling delta-9 THC, it still has some, claims the US Hemp Roundtable, which says that any intoxicating constituents of the plant, including delta-8 THC,should be restricted to medical and recreation cannabis channels.

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The National Association for Premenstrual Syndromes (NAPS) said there is "compelling evidence" that PMS symptoms are related to the fluctuation of hormone levels during a monthly cycle. In the lead up to menstruation, mood swings, lethargy, irritability and feelings of aggression can take over. Furthermore, breasts can become tender, you may become bloated, and headaches can attack.

There are reportedly up to 150 symptoms that have been associated with PMS.

Each symptom can vary in severity during a cycle, and symptoms can differ from cycle to cycle.

The duration of PMS symptoms can extend from ovulation to menstruation, for seven days beforehand, or for four days around ovulation, for the condition to remerge prior to menstruation.

Clearly, for many women, the experience can be overwhelming and tiring.

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"If you have symptoms like bloating, fluid retention, and tenderness in your breasts, you might benefit from taking about 360mg of magnesium a day," said WebMD.

Chasteberry supplementation has also been shown to help reduce physical symptoms such as breast tenderness.

Reportedly, chasteberry can also help reduce fluid retention, depressed mood, and irritability.

A study revealed that taking 20mg of chasteberry extract daily over several cycles led to an improvement of symptoms.

NAPS recommend "lifestyle changes" to help reduce PMS symptoms.

This includes reducing stress levels, a healthy diet, exercising, limiting alcohol, and not smoking.

However, "they will be insufficient in managing moderate to severe PMS".

NAPS concurred that magnesium can be a complimentary therapy, which can be found in nuts.

Nuts rich in magnesium:

Medical treatment for moderate to severe PMS includes ovulation suppression and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).

To suppress ovulation, medical professionals may recommend the combined contraceptive pill, oestrogen patches, or the implant.

"If severe PMS persists then a hysterectomy is the ultimate medical treatment," NAPS added.

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Turning 50 is a major milestone and one that often coincides with major changes in your health and overall wellbeing. While eating a healthy diet, getting adequate exercise, and reducing stress are all great ways to improve your health and longevity after 50, there's yet another way to get healthier when you've hit the half-century mark: taking fish oil supplements.

According to a 2021 study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, individuals with higher levels of omega-3sthe main nutrient in fish oil supplementsin their blood were found to have a life expectancy that's five years longer than those with lower levels of circulating omega-3s.

However, that's far from the only benefit you can enjoy from adding these supplements to your regular routine. Read on to discover the side effects of taking fish oil after 50, according to experts. And for more great additions to your supplement stash, check out The One Vitamin Doctors Are Urging Everyone to Take Right Now.

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If you've been trying to lower your blood pressure without success, adding a little fish oil to your regular routine may help.

"Fish oil can reduce blood pressure because of the omega-3 fatty acids. Research has shown that diastolic blood pressure and systolic blood pressure decreases for those who take omega-3 fatty acids," says Courtney D'Angelo, MS, RD, author at Fit Healthy Momma, citing a 2014 study published in the American Journal of Hypertension.

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Lowering your blood pressure isn't the only cardioprotective effect you can enjoy when you take fish oil supplements.

"Fish oil can also reduce triglycerides," says D'Angelo, citing research published in Biochimica et Biophysica Acta in 2012. "These fats are important sources of energy, but too much can hurt your heart health. Long chain omega-3 fatty acids are another big reason why triglycerides can be reduced." And for more incentive to add some fish oil to your routine, check out these Side Effects of Taking Fish Oil Every Day, According to Experts.

If you want to keep your mind sharp as you age, taking some fish oil supplements might just be the easiest place to start.

"After the age of fifty, starting a fish oil supplement may help improve mood and energy and potentially prevent the risk of some cognitive disorders," says Trista Best, MPH, RD, LD, a registered dietitian at Balance One Supplements. "This is because roughly 60% of the brain is made of fat, and half that amount is omega-3 type fats. It has been found that fish oil can help prevent cognitive diseases like Alzheimer's and slow mental decline."

Want to stay fit and active as you age? Fish oil supplements might be the key to keeping your body healthy and strong.

"In one study, women over the age of 50 who took 2,000 milligrams of fish oil daily and did resistance exercise for 90 days improved their muscle strength as compared to women who exercised only," explains Elizabeth Ward, MS, RDN, co-author, The Menopause Diet Plan, A Natural Guide to Hormones, Health, and Happiness, citing a 2012 study in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

While depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues can happen to anyone at any age, adults over 50 may want to add some fish oil to their diet if they want to improve their mood.

"Fish oil has been shown to relieve symptoms of depression in just 21 days. This may be partially due to the anti-inflammatory effects of fish oil," says Rachel Dyckman, MS, RDN, CDN, owner and registered dietitian nutritionist at Rachel Dyckman Nutrition LLC, citing a 2015 study published in Psychiatry Research.

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"If it's not broken, don't fix it" is generally good advice for a lot of thingsyour favorite recipe, the gallery wall that took forever to put up, the workout routine your body has been lovingbut something it doesn't necessarily apply to? Your immune system.

While, no, you don't need to "fix" your immune system (nor could you), there are steps you can take to support it, even when you're feeling fantastic.

"Nothing is more critical for a healthy life than a well-functioning immune system," says clinical community pharmacist Kathy M. Campbell, PharmD. The goal, according to Dr. Campbell, is a Goldilocks approachyou want an immune system that's not too weak and not too strong.

"Nothing is more critical for a healthy life than a well-functioning immune system."

"A healthy, well-functioning immune system is an easy thing to take for granted," she says, but luckily, there are habits that can help support your immune systemsome of which you may already be doing. Eating nutrient-packed foods, prioritizing sleep, and getting some direct sunlight are all necessary for overall health, and they can also go a long way in supporting your immune system, Dr. Campbell says.

Assuming those habits are in check, turning to supplements for immune support can be a great next step. "Appropriately chosen, high-quality supplementation can be a very effective addition in supporting a healthy immune system," Dr. Campbell says.

Ready to start stocking up? First, talk to your healthcare provider. Next, turn to a trusted brand like Nature Made, which creates science-backed supplements for plenty of health needs, including immune support.

Okay, so yes, you want all of your supplements to be high-quality, but Dr. Campbell really emphasizes it for multivitamins. "It's important to provide a balance of all nutrients in an effort to minimize over-supplementation with a single nutrient," Dr. Campbell says. A high-quality multivitamin should do that balancing act for you.

Next up for supplements that support immune health? No surprise: good ole vitamin C. "Vitamin C is an essential nutrient, which cannot be synthesized by humans and therefore must be consumed by diet or supplementation," Dr. Campbell says. "Function is key in many biochemical processes within the immune system."

Vitamin D may already be high on your must-have list (hello, sunshine), but if you're supplementing with it, make sure to take it with vitamin K for the biggest impact, Dr. Campbell says. She also notes vitamin K can often be found in quality multis (pssstit's in Nature Made Women's Multivitamin Softgels). Vitamin D has multiple roles in the body, and can help support immune health, she says.

Optimal zinc levels help support a healthy immune system, Dr. Campbell says, but you'll also want to be careful not to overdue it. If you're supplementing with zinc, she recommends combining it with copper, which can often be found in multivitamins, likeyep, you guessed itNature Made Women's Multivitamin Softgels. Your immune system says thank you in advance.

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Some people may benefit from taking a calcium supplement daily more so than others, however, some experts argue they're not even worth itespecially since research indicates that ingesting calcium at that level may increase your risk of developing heart complications.Still, it's evident that Americans often don't get enough calcium through diet alone.

According to the current USDA Dietary Guidelines, calcium is one of the four dietary components that are of public health concern for the general U.S. population. As is the case with potassium, dietary fiber, and vitamin D, calcium is a nutrient that's often under-consumed, which can increase a person's risk of several associated health issues, namely osteoporosis. In fact, nearly 30% of men and 60% of women above the age of 19 don't consume enough calcium on a regular basis.

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It's especially important for adults between the ages of 19 and 30 to consume adequate levels of calcium through diet, as bone mass is still actively accruing during this time of life. It's also imperative for post-menopausal women to meet the recommended intake of calcium each day to help prevent bone loss. When a woman enters menopause, her estrogen levels drop, which can cause her bone mineral density to decline.

For reference, a woman between the age of 19 and 50 requires about 1,000 milligrams of calcium daily, whereas one who's 51 and older needs closer to 1,200 milligrams per day. For a man, it's recommended that those 19 and above consume about 1,000 milligrams of the mineral each day. However, a supplement may not be the best solution. Some experts argue that the body may not absorb calcium from a pill as effectively as when it's consumed from foods that are rich in calcium.

Another concern? Ingesting too much calcium via a supplement may also put you at risk of major heart issues. In an article from Johns Hopkins Medicine, Erin Michos, MD, MHS, associate director of preventive cardiology for the Ciccarone Center for the Prevention of Heart Disease at the university said she was concerned that calcium supplements could contribute to heart attacks and heart disease. She explained that the body can't process more than 500 milligrams of calcium at a time, meaning any excess amount of the mineral could deposit in the artery walls, or even trigger a blood clot.

Depending on the dosage, calcium supplements can contain anywhere from 400-1,000 milligrams of the mineral. Antacids like Tums and Rolaids can also hike up your calcium intake, as each pill or chew provides 200-300 milligrams of calcium. Aside from experiencing potential heart problems, other issues related to excess calcium consumption include constipation, kidney stones, and even cognitive problems, per the Cleveland Clinic.

Bottom line, if you're going to take calcium supplements, make sure you don't exceed 500 milligrams per dose. However, sourcing calcium through food choices should be the top priority!

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As anyone who tries to live a healthy lifestyle knows, diet can make all the difference, and a good health food store can help you meet your wellness goals, whether you're gluten-free, vegan, Keto or just trying to add more organic products into your day-to-day life. While health food stores used to be rare, they are now all over the place. The difficulty can be choosing one that has everything you need for your particular life goals.

Based on our travels, recommendations from friends and colleagues, and top reviews online, we've put together a comprehensive list of the best shops around the country for organic, local groceries, diet-specific products, and of course, vitamins and supplements. Plus, check out our pick for the healthiest restaurant in your state.

While we love a mom-and-pop shop, this Publix-backed market wins rave reviews from shoppers for being the best grocery store in the area. This fully stocked organic market offers organic produce and proteins, grab-and-go items like acai bowls and sushi, and a surprisingly robust organic wine selection.

Billed as Southern Alaska's largest health food store and deli, Rainbow has a huge selection of fresh produceover 60 items per dayand it's all organic or local. You'll also find a lunch bar that serves house-made soup, pizza, hot entrees, sandwiches, and salads. If you're having a salad for lunch here are 10 Salad Dressing Recipes You Can Make in Minutes.

With two locations, this family-owned shop has been serving healthful foods, vitamins, and supplements to health-conscious shoppers since 1982. Locals say it's the best place for healthy snacks and natural supplements.

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With a recent remodel, this cute health food store keeps locals stocked with organic produce and other food, non-GMO products, gluten-free and allergy-free food, local honey, freshly ground nut butters, as well as natural beauty products and vitamins.

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Famous for its celebrity clientele, Erewhon is also beloved for a massive selection of organic meat and produce, and its tonic bar and cafe. Serving healthy meals and juices to go, or have delivered, Erewhon is a must-visit for healthy-minded Angelenos.

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The Denver and Boulder area has no shortage of options for healthy eating, but locals love this vegan market for the selection of vegan "dairy" including nut milk brie and vegan "ice cream." Whether you're vegan, lactose intolerant, or just skipping dairy, Nooch has you covered. Should you start drinking a mixed nut milk?

For over four decades, Chamomile has been offering fresh-made food and juice, wholesome groceries, body care, and fresh produce. They're dedicated to providing their community with the highest quality, ethically prepared products they can find and will work with you on a custom nutrition plan.

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Since 1995 this family-owned shop, Harvest Market has offered fair trade products, bulk foods, groceries (including lots of gluten-free), and personal care products. In 2013, they added a variety of grab-and-go soups, salads, sandwiches, sides, sweets, and moreall made from scratch with high-quality ingredients. If you've got time to make your own, we've got 21 Healthy Grab-and-Go Snacks Perfect for Busy Days.

Locals say this is the best health food shop in Miami and rave about the prepared foods and juice selection, as well as the natural personal products and vitamins.

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Community-owned, the Daily thoughtfully sources from local farmers and producers. Members who volunteer can shop at a discount, but the cheery shop is open to anyone looking for healthy, natural foods.

This local fave offers healthy and gourmet foods with a focus on local, organic produce, vitamins, and beauty products. Since it's a co-operative, the prices are low for the island, and they offer senior shopping hours.

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Locals rave about the service in this recently remodeled spot that sells supplements, vitamins, and natural beauty lines like Mad Hippie, local beeswax, and CBD gummies.

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Since 1977, this store has supplied health-oriented Chicago residents with supplements, vitamins, protein powders, and more. One reviewer raved, "I can't even begin to express how wonderful this store is! The staff is extremely knowledgeable about all of their products and are very passionate about health." Speaking of protein powder, we tasted nine different kinds and this was the best.

Bulk herbs, supplements, and snacks, this family-owned since 1971 shop also offers a selection of natural and organic foods, vitamins, beauty products, herbs and spices, and Birkenstocks (if you need shoes too).

This worker-owned and operated shop has a massive selection of local produce, dairy and honey, vegan products, and gluten-free foods. Locals love that they can order in advance and pick up around the city.

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Locals love this "Small, family-owned business" for the "knowledgeable and helpful staff to help you find what you need," they wrote. They offer vitamins, pantry items, and personal care.

Since 1977, this natural foods store has stocked local produce, vitamins and held wellness seminars for the community. Recently, they've added delicious smoothies to their line-up! Here are the 9 best foods to add to your smoothie for a flat belly.

At this friendly shop, you'll find bulk herbs, local farm products, CBD and essential oils, personal care and household items, and a new organic coffee bar.

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This store focuses on local, organic, Maine-grown foods. You'll find organic produce and meats, dairy, baked goods, and even local spirits.

Another long-standing (since 1977) family-owned health food store, you'll find lots of organic and bulk foods here, as well as prepared foods such as vegetarian sandwiches and spreads, and a specialized Macrobiotic Food section with high-quality sea salts, misos, umeboshi, seaweeds, and other imported Japanese foods.

This friendly shop in Western Massachusetts offers local and organic food, as well as natural body care productsas well as downtown's coldest Kombucha.

With a focus on Made in Michigan, this shop offers a bounty of local produce, bulk foods, vitamins, supplements, pantry items, and a deli counterall packed with vegan and gluten-free options. Try on of our 40+ best gluten free recipes.

This self-proclaimed year-round farmers market offers incredible produce, made from scratch deli foods, and house-made vegan soft serve ice cream to hungry locals. Here are 15 delicious vegan ice cream brands that deserve a place in your freezer.

Try this health food store if you're looking for a large selection of vitamins and supplements, sports nutrition, and organic and natural pantry items and groceries.

This little spot in downtown Kansas City is an independently owned health food market dedicated to providing consumers with the best local, natural and organic products.

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This West Coast chain is the favorite spot for organic produce, healthy snacks, healthy frozen and bulk foods, and more. "This place has a great selection of herbal supplements and wonderful produce," wrote one local.

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Locally owned since 1957, here you'll find healthy and natural snacks, Simply Organics spices, "super friendly workers" and lots of homeopathic remedies.

Billed as "not your ordinary health food store," this family-owned shop has two busy locations in Las Vegas where locals shop for herbs, healthy food choices, and whole food vitamins. If you are looking to start an indoor herb garden, here are 13 herbs perfect for the beginner.

A beloved community-based natural organic food store and wellness center that offers bulk foods, bulk seasonings and spices, kombucha-on-tap, refrigerated and frozen foods, shelf-stable grocery items, and supplements. Here's what happens to your body when you drink kombucha.

New Jersey's best source for supplements, this shop also carries specialty gourmet grocery items and a huge selection of wheat-free and gluten-free foods.

Locals write, "I love this little place. Always has great produce," about the Coop that's open to everyone, but has special deals for members. You'll find the usual fresh, local produce, vitamins, and a delicious grab-and-go counter with healthy sandwiches, salads, and sides.

The bountiful Hudson Valley is loaded with healthy options, but this family-owned market stands out for its selection of bulk foods, vitamins and supplements, and deli and juice bar.

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This shop offers high-quality prepared foods like gluten-free turkey burgers, vegetable side dishes, coleslaw, grilled chicken breasts, and more. Located at the Adawehi Wellness center, the shop also stocks a full line of healthy groceries.

Everyone is welcome at this friendly and well-priced coop that is member-owned and focuses on real food. You'll find farm-fresh produce, a smoothie and juice bar, a coffee bar, and local products from over 70 producers.

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A sandwich shop that serves bites like vegan BLT's and seitan bowls and a market that offers fresh produce, baked goods, healthy snacks, and more, this shop is a one-stop for healthy eaters in Ohio.

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This small chain is the favorite spot for organic produce, healthy snacks, healthy frozen and bulk foods, and more

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This small supermarket specializes in animal-free snack foods, supplements, and produce. If you have any of these unhealthy snacks lying around, you should throw them out right now!

Long-running grocery store focusing on natural and macrobiotic foods, plus a deli with seasonal fare like salads and sandwiches.

This 8,000 square foot wholly member-owned retail grocery store is open to all shoppers and tries to support Rhode Island's food economy by supporting local farmers. You'll find aisle after aisle of local, culturally appropriate produce and products.

This award-winning market stocks locally grown, organic, non-GMO, whole and natural foods, raw milk, grass-fed beef, gluten-free staples and snacks, and Southern specialties. You'll also find diet-specific items for Paleo, GAPS, and Whole30 foods, and foods free of additives and artificial ingredients.

You'll find organic produce, grass-fed and free-range meat, local eggs, kefir, and wellness products like essential oils at this shop.

These locally-owned shops bring the seasonal bounty of area farms to their neighbors in the city. Locals love that the shelves are stocked with the highest quality natural, local and organic foods available. Here is the #1 reason you need to wash your organic produce.

The Austin outpost of this small natural chain is a favorite spot for organic produce, healthy snacks, healthy frozen and bulk foods, and more.

This specialty food shop offers a wide range of natural and organic groceries, with a friendly team and an uber hippie vibe the locals love.

Enjoy Vermont's bounty at this market that offers specialty meats and produce, wellness products, and prepared healthy foods to go.

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This supplement- and vitamin-focused shop has a "knowledgeable staff" that sells "quality top-notch products only" according to local reviewers. Here are the best supplements for your brain.

"Best eggs, meat and natural products" raves one local, while another writes of the natural and sustainable foods shop, "Best everything."

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In this cafe and market, you can pick up a sandwich, as well as buy fresh, local, and organic produce, pantry staples, snacks, bulk grains and beans, confections, organic bulk herbs, and more.

This adorable little shop is bigger than it looks from the outside and should have everything you need to eat a healthy diet, including vitamins, supplements, pantry grocery items like natural honey, and lots of personal care products.

Offering healthy juices and organic meals, this cafe has all the healthy takeaway you'll need. You can order a juice detox and pick up healthy snacks as well.

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Getting enough essential vitamins and minerals is a vital part of maintaining good health especially as you age. Changing nutritional needs and dietary restrictions can affect your vitamin intake over time. This makes it challenging to get the nutrients you need to keep your bones and muscles strong and ensure that other body systems are working correctly. To help you stay healthy, heres a list of vitamins and minerals adults 55 and over should consider taking daily, as well as the benefits they provide.

Vitamin A

Vitamin A protects vision, boosts the immune system, and helps the heart and lungs function properly. The National Institute of Health (NIH) recommends 900 mcg for men and 700 mcg for women. Food sources include spinach, eggs, fish, milk, beef liver, cantaloupe, mangos, and broccoli.

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

Vitamin B1 converts food to energy and helps regulate cell function. NIH recommends 1.2 mg for men and 1.1 mg for women. Food sources include cereal, pasta, rice, legumes, seeds, nuts, whole grains,pork, and fish.

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

Vitamin B2 aids cell growth, development, and function. NIH recommends 1.3 mg for men and 1.1 mg for women. Food sources includefortified cereal, asparagus, spinach, broccoli, eggs, organ meats,bread, and grains.

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

Vitamin B3 converts food to energy and regulates cell development and function. NIH recommends 16 mg for men and 14 mg for women daily. Food sources include poultry, beef, pork, fish, grains,legumes, nuts, and fortified cereal.

Vitamin B6

Vitamin B6 strengthens the immune system and helps with metabolism. NIH recommends 1.7 mcg for men and 1.5 mcg for women. Food sources include potatoes, starchy vegetables, fish, poultry, and organ meats.

Vitamin B12

Vitamin B12 regulates nerve function and helps red blood cells form. NIH recommends 2.4 mcg for all adults. Food sources include beef liver, clams, fish, poultry, eggs, and fortified breakfast cereals.

Vitamin C

Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that helps prevent free radicals from harming body cells. It also helps wounds heal and enhances the bodys iron absorption. NIH recommends 90 mg for men and 75 mg for women. Food sources include oranges, orange juice, grapefruit, grapefruit juice, broccoli, cantaloupe, strawberries, tomatoes, and potatoes.

Vitamin D

Vitamin D aids calcium absorption to strengthen bones and help prevent osteoporosis. It also helps the immune system fight off bacteria and viruses, supports muscle function, and helps nerves transmit messages between the brain and body. NIH recommends 15 mcg (600 IU) for adults ages 19-70 and 20 mcg (800 IU) for adults 71+. Food sources includefortified cereal, milk,orange juice, yogurt, salmon, tuna, and other fatty fish.

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Vitamin E

Vitamin E protects the body from free radicals as an antioxidant. It helps open blood vessels to prevent clots and boosts the immune system to fight bacteria and viruses. NIH recommends 15 mg for all adults. Food sources include vegetable oils, nuts like peanuts and almonds, wheat germ,broccoli, and spinach.

Vitamin K

Vitamin K helps blood clot and promotes bone health. NIH recommends 120 mcg for men 19 and older and 90 mcg for women 19 and older. Food sources include leafy green vegetables such as lettuce, kale, spinach, and broccoli, blueberries, figs, meat, cheese, eggs, and soybean.

Calcium

Calcium helps keep bones and teeth strong and healthy. It also helps muscles move and nerves carry messages between the brain and body. Furthermore, this powerhouse mineral helps blood vessels move blood throughout the body and releases critical hormones and enzymes that support multiple body functions.

NIH recommends 1,000 mg for adult men 51-70, 1,200 mg for adult women 51-70, and 1,200 mg for all adults 71 and older. Food sources include milk, yogurt, cheese, kale, broccoli, canned sardines and salmon, most grains, and other fortified foods as labeled.

Folate

Folate helps the body make DNA and genetic material. NIH recommends 400 mcg of daily folate equivalents (DFEs) for adults 19+. Food sources include asparagus, brussels sprouts, spinach, oranges and orange juice, nuts, beans, and peas.

Magnesium

Magnesium regulates nerve and muscle function, blood pressure and blood sugar levels, and helps make protein, DNA, and bone. NIH recommends 400-420 mg for men and 310-320 mg for women. Food sources include legumes, nuts, seeds, fortified cereals,spinach, milk, and yogurt.

Potassium

Potassium assists multiple vital functions, including heart and kidney function, nerve transmission, and muscle contraction. NIH recommends 3,400 mg for men 19 and older and 2,600 mg for women 19+. Food sources include prunes, raisins,kidney beans,lentils, soybeans,bananas, orange juice, potatoes, spinach, broccoli, acorn squash,meat, fish, and poultry.

Food v. Supplements

According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025, people should follow a healthy dietary pattern at every life stage and focus on meeting food group needs with nutrient-dense foods and beverages and stay within calorie limits. The core food groups are vegetables, fruits, grains, protein, dairy, and oils. Many experts agree that eating appropriate foods is the preferred way to get necessary nutrients.

Aging-related changes, however, such as tooth loss, chronic illness, and changes in appetite can impact the amount of nutrients a body absorbs or a persons ability to eat certain foods. In this case, older adults may need to take a men's multivitaminor women's vitamin or mineral supplement to get what they need to maximize their health and stay as active as possible.

An important note: You should always consult your physician before making any dietary changes, including vitamin and mineral supplements. Taking more than recommended amounts may be harmful.

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