Vitamins and minerals
We have 304 expert articles with research and specialist opinions on health — in 14 languages
Iodine and the thyroid — too much or too little?
Andrzej Frydrychowski describes iodine deficiency as common and recommends kelp, which contains a lot of iodine.
Read the answer →Biotin — a hair vitamin or a marketing ploy?
Henryk Różański says that biotin may support the reversal of graying and hair repigmentation as part of the treatment he describes.
Read the answer →Taurine — an underrated ally of the heart?
Jan Jaśkowski says that taurine may limit tissue damage after a heart attack associated with the restoration of blood flow.
Read the answer →Magnesium chloride—a cheap way to address magnesium deficiency?
Henryk Różański describes magnesium chloride as a well-absorbed, inexpensive source of magnesium.
Read the answer →Bittersalt (magnesium sulfate) — an old remedy for constipation and baths?
Henryk Różański describes how magnesium sulfate draws water into the intestine, liquefies its contents, and causes a copious bowel movement.
Read the answer →Colloidal silver — natural antibiotic or dangerous myth?
Henryk Różański claims that colloidal silver disrupts the functioning of disease-causing cells and destroys their membranes.
Read the answer →Hyaluronic acid — do tablets really lubricate the joints?
Henryk Różański considers taking hyaluronic acid orally to be of little value, because it is supposed to be digested into simple, inactive components that the body does not direct specifically to the affected area.
Read the answer →Glycine — a simple amino acid for better sleep?
Jan Jaśkowski says that as little as 1 gram of glycine can help you fall asleep and prevent waking up during the night.
Read the answer →Boron — a forgotten element for bones and joints?
Henryk Różański states that 3 mg of sodium borate may reduce calcium loss from bones and their demineralization, as well as limit magnesium loss.
Read the answer →Supplements for seniors — what is really worth taking after sixty?
Jan Jaśkowski presents creatine as supporting memory, attention, and speed of thought, as well as muscle building and endurance.
Read the answer →Hashimoto’s and selenium — does selenium calm thyroid inflammation?
Jerzy Zięba claims that selenium protects the thyroid from inflammation.
Read the answer →Folic acid and homocysteine — a silent enemy of blood vessels?
Andrzej Frydrychowski attributes a role in the formation of atherosclerotic plaque to elevated homocysteine.
Read the answer →Coenzyme Q10 — Heart Energy After 50?
Andrzej Frydrychowski recommends ongoing Q10 supplementation after a heart attack and after age 50 to improve the energy metabolism of heart muscle cells.
Read the answer →Vitamin D3 and K2 together — is it always a good combination?
Jan Jaśkowski recommends combining vitamin D3 with K2, including in the form of MK7, for their combined effects and support for bones.
Read the answer →Iodine from seaweed — safe for the thyroid?
Henryk Różański says that bladderwrack and kelp stimulate thyroid function and are recommended for goiter caused by iodine deficiency.
Read the answer →Selenium and the thyroid — can selenium deficiency damage the thyroid?
Jerzy Zięba claims that selenium deficiency can cause immediate thyroid problems.
Read the answer →Vitamin B12 for vegans — essential supplement or overkill?
Henryk Różański says that an entirely plant-based diet is an indication for taking vitamin B12, because plants contain too little of it for humans.
Read the answer →Magnesium and stress — do nerves deplete our reserves?
Henryk Różański lists stressful conditions and prolonged depression as causes of magnesium deficiency with a reduced concentration in the blood.
Read the answer →Vitamin K2 and bones — does calcium end up in the wrong place without it?
Jan Jaśkowski says that vitamin K2 directs calcium to the right places, while vitamin D3 increases its absorption.
Read the answer →Vitamin D and depression — is the autumn blues caused by a lack of sunshine?
Jan Jaśkowski points out that low vitamin D levels are associated with more frequent depression, and that supplementation may help treat it.
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