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 daily magnesium intake affects energy levels
Research suggests that regular magnesium intake can influence how efficiently the body produces and maintains energy.
Taking vitamin D daily? Here’s how much experts recommend
Vitamin D is a daily supplement for many people, especially during the winter months. Health authorities are now warning that excessively high doses can be harmful.
Low vitamin D levels linked to a higher risk of respiratory infections
A new study suggests that vitamin D levels may play a role in the development of respiratory infections.
Doctors outline symptoms linked to high vitamin D intake
During the darker winter months, many people turn to vitamin D supplements. Doctors now stress that certain symptoms can signal the body is getting...
Why vitamin D deficiency is more common in women than in men
Vitamin D deficiency affects many women, often without clear symptoms. New research shows why the issue is more complex than it first appears.
New study: Vitamin B3 may reduce the risk of skin cancer
New research suggests that the timing of skin cancer prevention may be more important than previously assumed.