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According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, more than 50 million Americans have some kind of food allergy. Food allergies affect between 4 and 6% of children, and 4% of adults, according to the CDC. The most common food allergies include shellfish, peanuts, walnuts, fish, eggs, milk, and soy.
Increased intake of vitamin D has been shown to reduce fractures up to 25% in older people.
People about to have surgery must tell their health care providers about all supplements they take.
Alzheimer's disease affects only about 10% of people older than 65 years of age. Most forms of decreased mental function and dementia are caused by disuse (letting the mind get lazy).
The B-complex vitamins and vitamin C are not stored in the body and must be replaced each day.