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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.
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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.
Avoid taking magnesium if you’re on these medications
Magnesium is often praised for its role in improving sleep, mood, and muscle health. But while it’s a valuable mineral, combining it with certain...
Avoid mixing these popular supplements with prescription medications
Supplements are often seen as harmless boosters for better health — but when mixed with prescription medications, they can have surprising and sometimes serious...
Research reveals: These supplements show no effect
More people are turning to dietary supplements in hopes of easing depression symptoms.Yet new research shows that only a few of these “natural”...
Top foods rich in vitamin B12 and how to get enough
Vitamin B12 plays a vital role in red blood cell formation, nervous system function, and DNA synthesis. Deficiency can lead to severe neurological damage...
Best supplements for midlife women, according to dietitians
The supplement market is booming, and it can be hard to know which products actually make a difference.Dietitians explain which supplements midlife women may...
Simple Nutrition Tips to Try Next Week
Here are plenty of tips on how to strengthen your health through small but effective changes in your daily life.Try Japanese sweet potatoesJapanese sweet...