Vitamin Hive Journal

What Are Symptoms of Vitamin D Deficiency? A Ph...

Elnaz Azimzadeh, PharmD

Fatigue, bone pain, low mood, frequent illness, vitamin D deficiency symptoms are easy to miss. A licensed pharmacist explains the signs and what your blood test numbers mean.

What Are Symptoms of Vitamin D Deficiency? A Ph...

Elnaz Azimzadeh, PharmD

Fatigue, bone pain, low mood, frequent illness, vitamin D deficiency symptoms are easy to miss. A licensed pharmacist explains the signs and what your blood test numbers mean.

What Does "Pharmacist-Formulated" Actually Mean...

Elnaz Azimzadeh, PharmD

 "Pharmacist-formulated" appears on many supplement labels, but it's not a regulated claim. Here's what it should mean, what to look for, and the story behind Vitamin Hive's pharmacist-founder.

What Does "Pharmacist-Formulated" Actually Mean...

Elnaz Azimzadeh, PharmD

 "Pharmacist-formulated" appears on many supplement labels, but it's not a regulated claim. Here's what it should mean, what to look for, and the story behind Vitamin Hive's pharmacist-founder.

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...

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...

Liquen vs. lanolina: ¿de dónde viene realmente ...

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.

Liquen vs. lanolina: ¿de dónde viene realmente ...

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.