Alcohol can lower thiamin, folate, zinc, and magnesium, but the serious deficiencies mostly follow heavy drinking. Here is what social drinkers actually need to know.
Does Alcohol Deplete Vitamins? What Social Drinkers Should Know
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The Vitamin Armor Blog
Science-backed guidance on vitamins, minerals, and daily supplementation. Written for athletes, active adults, and anyone who wants to make informed decisions about what they put in their body.
Nutrition for Men Over 40: What Actually Matters
Forget the “Men’s 40+” hype. Here is what actually matters for men after 40: protein and muscle, heart health, vitamin D, and what multivitamin trials really found.
Choline: The Nutrient Most Americans Miss
Only about 8% of US adults get enough choline, and most multivitamins and prenatals contain little or none. Here is what it does and where to find it.
Eating Plant-Based? The Nutrients Worth Watching
B12 is non-negotiable on a vegan diet, and iodine, vitamin D, iron, zinc, and calcium deserve a plan too. Here is a practical checklist.
Can Vitamins Help You Sleep? Nutrients vs Sleep Aids
Magnesium and vitamin D have modest evidence for sleep, and melatonin is a hormone, not a vitamin. Here is what nutrients can and cannot do for your nights.
Nutrition for Service Members and Veterans: Iron, Vitamin D, Bone, and Sleep
Iron deficiency, stress fractures, and short sleep are the real nutrition issues in military life. Here is what the research shows for service members and veterans.
Water or Electrolytes? A Summer Training Hydration Guide
For most workouts under an hour, water is enough. Here is when electrolytes help, how to measure your sweat rate, and why overdrinking is a real risk.
Postpartum Nutrition: What New Moms Need While Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding raises your needs for iodine and choline, and many prenatals fall short on both. Here is what to check on the label and what your baby needs too.
Is Fish Oil Worth Taking? What the VITAL Trial Found
The VITAL trial found fish oil did not lower major cardiovascular events overall, but heart attacks fell 28%. Here is what that means for you, plus the fish oil vs algae oil question.
How to Build a Vitamin Habit That Actually Sticks
Forget the 21-day myth. Here is what habit research says about remembering your vitamins, from choosing an anchor to bouncing back after a missed day.
Do You Need Vitamin K2 With Your D3? What the Evidence Shows
The internet says never take D3 without K2. The research is more nuanced. Here is what trials show about vitamin K, bones, arteries, and vitamin D dosing.
Does Stress Deplete Vitamins? An Honest Look for Busy Professionals
Stress may not drain your vitamins the way ads claim, but it can wreck your eating habits. Here is what the research says about B vitamins, magnesium, and busy weeks.