Vitamins and Supplements
Nutrition
New study casts doubt on fish oil’s blood pressure benefits
New research suggests fish oil may not lower blood pressure as much as many people believe.
Nutrition
Taking magnesium? Experts have an important warning
Millions take magnesium for better sleep and less stress, but experts say many people may be expecting more than the science can deliver.
Vitamins and Supplements
A daily vitamin D supplement may cut your risk of autoimmune disease by over 20%
A five-year trial in 25,871 adults offers the strongest evidence yet.
Vitamins and Supplements
FDA: 25 weight-loss supplements sold as tejocote root contain a toxic plant that can stop your heart
A single seed of the plant is thought to carry the punch of 100 digoxin heart pills.
Vitamins and Supplements
If you take ACE inhibitors for blood pressure, these foods could raise your potassium dangerously
Millions take this drug class, and a few everyday foods can quietly push potassium too high.
Nutrition
New study casts doubt on fish oil’s blood pressure benefits
New research suggests fish oil may not lower blood pressure as much as many people believe.
Nutrition
Taking magnesium? Experts have an important warning
Millions take magnesium for better sleep and less stress, but experts say many people may be expecting more than the science can deliver.
Vitamins and Supplements
A daily vitamin D supplement may cut your risk of autoimmune disease by over 20%
A five-year trial in 25,871 adults offers the strongest evidence yet.
Vitamins and Supplements
FDA: 25 weight-loss supplements sold as tejocote root contain a toxic plant that can stop your heart
A single seed of the plant is thought to carry the punch of 100 digoxin heart pills.
Dietary supplements containing tyrosine may shorten lifespan in men
A new study suggests that a substance found in many dietary supplements could potentially affect men’s lifespan.
New study: Vitamin D may affect people with inflammatory bowel disease
A new study suggests that vitamin D may influence the immune system in people with inflammatory bowel disease.
Scientists find link between daily vitamins and slower aging
Researchers say a simple daily supplement may have a surprising effect on how quickly the body ages.
New study: Dietary supplement may help patients with heart disease
Researchers in Japan have been studying a rare type of heart disease that does not respond well to standard treatment.
Many take magnesium every day – experts warn of risks
Experts are now warning that a popular supplement may be dangerous if taken in excessive amounts.
Do you take omega-3? Research explains who actually benefits from it
Many people take fish oil daily, but not everyone necessarily needs it.