Vitamins and Supplements

Recognizing vitamin B12 (cobalamin) deficiencies in patients early on is key.

As the popularity of complementary and alternative supplements continues to escalate, consumers are increasingly likely to seek advice from their pharmacists.

As supplement use escalates, patients must be made aware of potential drug"supplement interactions.

Parents and caregivers need help selecting appropriate supplements, which should be used as adjuncts to a balanced, healthy diet.

Iron deficiency is the leading nutritional deficiency in the world and the most common cause of anemia in the United States.

Iron deficiency is the leading nutritional deficiency in the world and the most common cause of anemia in the United States.

Patients may have questions about taking antioxidants.

Patients may have questions about taking antioxidants.

The nutritional deficits of aging patients can be addressed with OTC supplements.

Pharmacists are the go-to source to identify possible drug-micronutrient interactions and counsel patients on the benefits of B vitamins.

Patients seeking to supplement a healthy diet have a multitude of age- and gender-specific choices.

Patients should understand the importance of folic acid, iron, calcium, and omega-3s in pregnancy.

Patients should understand the importance of folic acid, iron, calcium, and omega-3s in pregnancy.

Patients need education about the potential pitfalls of taking herbal supplements.