Vitamins andsupplementsare essentialingredientstomaintaininga balanced and healthy lifestyle.But what happens when those vitamin bottles tucked in our cabinets reach theirexpirationdates?
Fat-soluble vitamins are soluble in dietary fats and oils, which allows them to be absorbed, stored, and transported in the body's fat tissues. Water-soluble vitamins dissolve in water and are rapidly absorbed and excreted through urine.
Nearly 80% of Americans take vitamins and supplements when FDA approval isn't required before new supplements enter the market. This makes third-party testing crucial for safety.ER visits, hospitalizations, and deaths have been linked to tainted vitamins.
Some vitamins should be paired with others and taken at certain times of the day. Others should be staggered. We offer the how-to guide to taking your supplements in this HBP blog.
