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Combining Vitamins, Minerals and Medications – Can They All Be Taken At The Same Time?

There are vitamins and minerals that don’t go well together as they like to compete for absorption.  Some of these will also try to compete with medications. Some foods can also impair our absorption of these nutrients. Therefore, it is … Continue reading

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What is the Difference Between ‘Practitioner Only’ & ‘Over-the-Counter’ Supplements?

A common question we get asked at Vive is what the differences between ‘Over-the-Counter’ (OTC)  and ‘Practitioner Only’ (PO) products are. There are some important differences with regards to quality & efficacy between them that are important to discuss. As practitioners, we … Continue reading

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