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Beth Ellen earned her Master's degree in Human Nutrition at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. Subsequently she became a Registered Dietitian (RD), certified in nutrition support (CNSD) and a Certified Clinical Nutritionist (CCN). She is a credentialed provider of continuing education as well as an adjunct professor of Nutrition. She fosters a robust passion for traveling and writing and has combined the two for an avant-garde livelihood.

Health & Fitness > Vitamins & Dietary Supplements Do adults need vitamin supplements?

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Absolutely, the majority of Americans would benefit from some form of nutrition support. Vitamins, along with minerals and phytochemicals (or "phytonutrients) are the spark plugs that ignite hundreds of metabolic processes in our bodies. They are crucial to energy generation, neurotransmitter production and regulation (which governs our mood), detoxification of chemicals, pesticides, solvents and even our own hormones! Vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals are essential to the maintenance of healthy tissue, blood pressure, glucose regulation and dozens of other bodily functions. Some who h...

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