Featured Stories


5 Amazing Supplements for Your Best Brain and Best Body

Research shows the therapeutic benefit of using supplements in treating mild to moderate depression, insomnia, and cognitive impairment.  Dr. Amen gives you the  five best supplements for your brain and body.

The Truth About Fish Oil

Most people are aware that fish is a good source of lean protein, but many may not be aware of the numerous additional health benefits attributed to fish thanks to their high concentration of omega 3 fatty acids.   Why are they so important?  Dr. Melina Jampolis, Nutrition Expert and SmartNow Chief Medical Officer,  gives you the skinny on  these fats.

Being Healthy as a Horse Doesn't Mean You Take the Same Supplements

Approximately forty million people in America are affected by osteoarthritis.  Eighty percent of those affected are over fifty years of age and females are affected twice as often as males.  Dr. Andris reports on the latest findings for alternative treatments for osteoarthritis. 

Supplements With Proven Benefits

Here are some articles you should not miss on the benefits of folic acid, garlic and vitamins D and E.


rate this
The Right Supplements for You


We asked Derek Johnson, SmartNow's expert dietitian, which brand of supplements he takes and why.

More About Supplements


Great Benefits of Fish and Fish Oil

Research keeps proving what many already know. Fish and fish oils are very good for you. Check out these articles.

More Articles on Food, Supplements

Is there ever enough information about food and supplements? We offer these latest highlights to help you fine-tune your nutrition program.

How the Body Responds to Garlic

Garlic lovers, take heart: The pungent root may promote healthier responses in blood vessels. So say researchers who found that compounds in garlic cause tissues or blood vessels to release a chemical called hydrogen sulfide. In large quantities, this compound can be deadly, but it's also an essential molecule within the body, causing blood vessels to relax and reducing dangerous inflammation.