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.
Study: Women take iron supplements without knowing when they need them
Many women take iron supplements without knowing their actual needs. A study points to widespread uncertainty about symptoms and usage.
Vitamin D may help prevent Long COVID, study suggests
Long COVID continues to affect many people, and researchers are still searching for explanations.
Collagen does not remove wrinkles, new study shows
Collagen is often promoted as the path to younger-looking skin, but new research suggests its effects may be more limited.
A daily vitamin may be slowing aging— here’s what scientists found
A common daily habit is being linked to slower aging—but scientists say the reality is more nuanced.
Berberine is often called “natural Ozempic” – but researchers remain skeptical
A plant-based dietary supplement is often mentioned in connection with metabolism and weight loss, but how significant is its actual effect?
Can a daily vitamin pill slow aging? New study offers a possible answer
A large study of older adults has examined whether a common dietary supplement can influence how the body ages.