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Herb of the Month: Curry

Curry leaves symbolized vitality, protection, and overall well-being.Take a look at the uses and benefits.

March 27, 2026

Jeffrey Burke, ND, MH, CNC, CHS

Curry leaves are celebrated for their culinary versatility and their medicinal uses.

CRN Cautions Against Misuse of Vitamin A for Measles Prevention

The trade group is urging parents to consult healthcare practitioners regarding disease prevention.

March 28, 2025

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

CRN stressed that while vitamin A is an essential nutrient that plays a critical role in supporting health, it is not a substitute for vaccination and research has not established its effectiveness in preventing measles infection.

Supplement Highlights

8 Eye-Supporting Super Nutrients

...plus 7 lifestyle strategies to safeguard vision.

November 21, 2024

Richard Ortega, Associate Editor, WholeFoods Magazine

These nutritional supplements can help keep vision clear and in focus.

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Multivitamins & Longevity: Industry Expert Weigh in on New Research

NIH researchers say multivitamin use to improve longevity is not supported; NPA and CRN offer perspective on the findings.

July 1, 2024

Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

"Obviously, there is no magic bullet for mortality, however, diet and exercise are bullet-proof for life-long health goals," said NPA's Daniel Fabricant, Ph.D.

Codex Moves Forward on Several Fronts

As it begins celebrating its 60th Anniversary

May 31, 2023

Scott C. Tips

It had been three-and-a-half years since the Codex Committee on Nutrition and Foods for Special Dietary Uses (CCNFSDU) had last met in person. It was a refreshing change to see familiar faces in person among the delegates assembling for the Nutrition Committee meeting in Düsseldorf, Germany the week of March 6-10, 2023.

Green Apple Flavored Liver Oil

March 31, 2022

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Carlson had added a new flavor of Cod Liver Oil to their lineup: Natural Green Apple. The supplement is available for kids and adults, providing a source of omega-3s as well as vitamins A and D3. The oil promotes overall health support, according to the company. www.carlsonlabs.com...

2021 Person of the Year: Howard Schiffer, Vitamin Angels

November 18, 2021

Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Vitamin Angels called for increased action in mid-2020, launching a new unified effort, called Healthy Futures Initiative, to address the long-term impacts of COVID-19 on vulnerable communities in the U.S. and abroad. With health systems overwhelmed and food systems disrupted due to the pandemic, families in need were put at...

Vitamins A & D

August 5, 2021

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Carlson has introduced two new strengths of their Vitamins A & D product, including 10,000 IU of vitamin A and 2,000 IU of vitamin D3, and 10,000 IU of vitamin A and 5,000 IU of vitamin D3. The vitamin A is from retinyl palmitate and the vitamin D3 is from...

Building the Body’s Natural Immune Defenses

December 18, 2020

Julia Peterman

Given all we’ve collectively been through in 2020, it’s no surprise that the immune support category is on the rise: A July 2020 ResearchAndMarkets report predicts that the market will grow at 9% CAGR through 2025. When it comes to supplements that support immune health, there are plenty of options...

Vitamin A Shows Promise as Potential Obesity Treatment

October 23, 2020

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Vienna, Austria—Cold ambient temperatures increase vitamin A levels in humans and mice, according to a new study published in Molecular Metabolism. The vitamin A helps convert white adipose tissue into brown adipose tissue, which, a press release notes, stimulates fat burning and heat generation. There are two types of fatty...