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.
How protein powder can affect your body if you take it every day
Protein powder is widely used as a convenient way to boost daily protein intake, and according to EatingWell, its popularity continues to grow. Here’s...
Vitamin B3 may affect the effectiveness of chemotherapy
New research suggests that vitamin B3 supplements may reduce the effectiveness of chemotherapy in cancer patients.
How creatine affects the body and brain
A simple scoop hides a surprisingly complex chain reaction inside your body.
Forget expensive creams: Black ginseng may be the key to younger skin
Can ginseng be the key to healthier skin? New research is examining whether the plant can influence skin aging.
An everyday vitamin is being tested in cancer treatment
Early research suggests a common vitamin could help the body fight one of the deadliest forms of brain cancer — but scientists urge caution.
Study examines supplement’s effect on osteoarthritis
New research suggests a common dietary supplement may help reduce pain in people with osteoarthritis.