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.
Why most people do not need a magnesium supplement
Magnesium is often highlighted as important for the body. However, the vast majority of people do not need to take a supplement.
When to take common vitamins and minerals for better absorption
Nutrition experts say that taking certain vitamins at the wrong time of day can reduce absorption and trigger unwanted side effects.
Three dietary supplements recalled due to high vitamin content
These dietary supplements have now been recalled because they contain excessively high levels of vitamins.
Can dietary supplements affect the skin? Research provides answers
New research brings together existing knowledge on dietary supplements and skin health.
Study reveals vitamin D may reduce colon cancer risk by 58%
A new review suggests that maintaining healthy vitamin D levels could lower your risk of colon cancer.
New review questions assumptions about widely used B12 supplements
A new scientific review suggests that the form of vitamin B12 you take may influence how effectively your body can use it, though evidence remains mixed.