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Category: Supplements

Alternative Medicine, Supplements

Congressman’s Wife Died After Taking Herbal Remedy Marketed for Diabetes and Weight Loss

August 25, 2022

he wife of a Northern California congressman died late last year after ingesting while mulberry, a plant that is generally considered safe and is used as an herbal remedy for a variety of ailments, including diabetes, obesity, and high cholesterol.

Cancer, Heart and Circulatory System, Nutrition, Supplements, Vitamins

An expert panel has recommended against taking vitamin E or beta carotene supplements for the prevention of cancer and cardiovascular disease – here’s why

July 18, 2022

The panel of experts concluded that with regard to the prevention of cardiovascular disease or cancer, the harms of beta carotene supplementation outweigh the benefits and that there is no net benefit of supplementation with vitamin E for those purposes.

Diet, Fitness, Nutrition, Supplements

Do athletes really need protein supplements?

June 6, 2022

Protein and amino acids indirectly affect performance by building muscle to improve performance. But there is little evidence to suggest consuming extra protein directly aids physical performance in either endurance or resistance exercise.

Alternative Medicine, Drugs, Supplements

The dietary supplement you’re taking could be tainted with prescription medications and dangerous hidden ingredients, according to a new study

April 26, 2022

Many over-the-counter dietary supplement products – particularly those used for sexual enhancement and weight loss – are tainted with undisclosed pharmaceutical ingredients.

Alternative Medicine, Child Health, Drugs, Supplements

CBD and parents’ attitudes about giving it to children

February 24, 2022

“Anecdotal stories of children benefiting from CBD may sound alluring but just because it’s a plant product doesn’t necessarily make it safe or effective in children.”

Nutrition, Supplements, Vitamins

Pre-workout supplements: why five of the six most common ingredients probably aren’t helping you

February 6, 2022

Here we take a look at some of the most common pre-workout ingredients to see whether there’s any evidence they work.

Alternative Medicine, Supplements, Vitamins

The problem with supplements

February 19, 2020

Natural supplements can be dangerously contaminated, or not even have the specified ingredients. What should consumers do?

Supplements

Vitamin D and Omega 3 supplements do not reduce risk of systemic inflammation

November 8, 2019

Consumers take vitamin D and omega-3 supplements to lower inflammation, but a new study finds that neither were effective at reducing systemic inflammation.

Dementia, Supplements

Watch Out for False Promises About So-Called Alzheimer’s Cures

February 12, 2019

FDA warns consumers to avoid unproven and potentially unsafe products sold as treatments for Alzheimer’s disease.

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Biotechnology, Research, Supplements, Vitamins

A ‘Fountain Of Youth’ Pill? Sure, If You’re A Mouse.

February 11, 2019

The researcher making these claims has a considerable financial stake in his claims being proven correct.

Alternative Medicine, Nutrition, Sleep, Supplements, Vitamins

Why you should stop buying vitamins and get more sleep instead

January 11, 2019

Research suggests that some high-dose supplements do little to prevent chronic disease among healthy individuals — and may do more harm than good.

Pharmaceuticals, Supplements

Many supplements tainted with drugs, study

October 15, 2018

Many of these products contain unapproved and unregulated pharmaceutically active ingredients, a new study finds, posing “a serious public health concern.”

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