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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.
Research: Bananas in smoothies may reduce nutrient absorption
The ingredients in smoothies require careful consideration to get the most out of their nutrients.
Birth control pills may affect mental health more than previously recognised
New research reveals that hormonal birth control may affect mental wellbeing differently depending on a woman’s genetic makeup.
This common vitamin could cut your skin cancer risk in half
A new large-scale study suggests that a simple, over-the-counter vitamin could play a major role in preventing skin cancer. Researchers found that taking vitamin...
A cardiologist explains when to take magnesium for better sleep and less stress
Magnesium supports energy, relaxation, and stress balance, but according to cardiologist Dr. Aurelio Rojas, when you take it could determine how well it works.
Study finds 49% lower dementia risk with higher vitamin B intake
A long-term Japanese study suggests that eating more vitamin B2 could nearly halve the risk of developing disabling dementia
The ideal hour for magnesium intake, according to heart specialists
Taking magnesium at this time could be the key to calmer nights and deeper sleep.