Vitamin Hive Journal

Gelatin in Gummies: What It Is, Where It Comes ...

Elnaz Azimzadeh, PharmD

Most gummy vitamins are made with gelatin, a protein derived from animal bones and skin. Here's what it is, why it's used, and what plant-based alternatives exist for those who...

Gelatin in Gummies: What It Is, Where It Comes ...

Elnaz Azimzadeh, PharmD

Most gummy vitamins are made with gelatin, a protein derived from animal bones and skin. Here's what it is, why it's used, and what plant-based alternatives exist for those who...

Why Manuka Honey, Not Corn Syrup, Belongs in Yo...

Elnaz Azimzadeh, PharmD

Corn syrup is the default sweetener in most gummy vitamins. Here's why Vitamin Hive uses genuine Manuka honey and organic coconut sugar instead, and what to look for on any...

Why Manuka Honey, Not Corn Syrup, Belongs in Yo...

Elnaz Azimzadeh, PharmD

Corn syrup is the default sweetener in most gummy vitamins. Here's why Vitamin Hive uses genuine Manuka honey and organic coconut sugar instead, and what to look for on any...

How to Read a Vitamin Supplement COA; And Why M...

Elnaz Azimzadeh, PharmD

"Third-party tested" appears on a lot of supplement labels these days. But tested for what? By whom? To what standard? And can you see the actual results? A Certificate of...

How to Read a Vitamin Supplement COA; And Why M...

Elnaz Azimzadeh, PharmD

"Third-party tested" appears on a lot of supplement labels these days. But tested for what? By whom? To what standard? And can you see the actual results? A Certificate of...

Why Fat-Soluble Vitamins Need Fat to Work (And ...

Elnaz Azimzadeh, PharmD

Vitamin D3 and K2 are fat-soluble, they absorb far better with dietary fat. Most gummies ignore this. Here's the science, and why Vitamin Hive built organic avocado oil directly into...

Why Fat-Soluble Vitamins Need Fat to Work (And ...

Elnaz Azimzadeh, PharmD

Vitamin D3 and K2 are fat-soluble, they absorb far better with dietary fat. Most gummies ignore this. Here's the science, and why Vitamin Hive built organic avocado oil directly into...

Lichen vs. Lanolin: Where Does Your Vitamin D3 ...

Elnaz Azimzadeh, PharmD

Most vitamin D3 - including in gummies - comes from sheep's wool. Here's the difference between lanolin-sourced and lichen-sourced D3, and why it matters for vegetarians and label-readers.

Lichen vs. Lanolin: Where Does Your Vitamin D3 ...

Elnaz Azimzadeh, PharmD

Most vitamin D3 - including in gummies - comes from sheep's wool. Here's the difference between lanolin-sourced and lichen-sourced D3, and why it matters for vegetarians and label-readers.

What Does Vitamin K2 MK-7 Actually Do? A Pharma...

Elnaz Azimzadeh, PharmD

Pharmacist Elnaz explains what vitamin K2 MK-7 actually does in your body, the difference between MK-7 and MK-4, and why it matters when you take vitamin D3.

What Does Vitamin K2 MK-7 Actually Do? A Pharma...

Elnaz Azimzadeh, PharmD

Pharmacist Elnaz explains what vitamin K2 MK-7 actually does in your body, the difference between MK-7 and MK-4, and why it matters when you take vitamin D3.