Vitamins and Supplements

Nearly 1 in 6 children on weight loss drugs developed a nutritional deficiency within a year

A new US study of more than 2,000 children on GLP-1 medications found that 16.8 percent developed a nutritional deficiency within twelve months, and vitamin D led the list.

7 supplements to avoid if you take an SSRI

About 1 in 9 US adults now takes a prescription antidepressant, and pairing one with the wrong supplement can push brain serotonin to dangerous levels.

Four-year study links vitamin D to slower biological aging

A large study has investigated whether certain dietary supplements can affect the body’s natural ageing process.

Fish oil cut heart attacks and strokes by 43% in kidney failure patients, NEJM trial finds

A large randomized trial saw a 43% drop in major heart events among people on dialysis.

FDA warns consumers to stop using these weight loss supplements immediately

Products marketed as tejocote root or Brazil seed actually contain a plant that can stop the heart.

Nearly 1 in 6 children on weight loss drugs developed a nutritional deficiency within a year

A new US study of more than 2,000 children on GLP-1 medications found that 16.8 percent developed a nutritional deficiency within twelve months, and vitamin D led the list.

7 supplements to avoid if you take an SSRI

About 1 in 9 US adults now takes a prescription antidepressant, and pairing one with the wrong supplement can push brain serotonin to dangerous levels.

Four-year study links vitamin D to slower biological aging

A large study has investigated whether certain dietary supplements can affect the body’s natural ageing process.

Fish oil cut heart attacks and strokes by 43% in kidney failure patients, NEJM trial finds

A large randomized trial saw a 43% drop in major heart events among people on dialysis.

Simple Ways to Boost Your Vitamin D Levels Naturally

When the days get shorter and colder, some people struggle to get enough vitamin D.This vital nutrient plays a key role in bone...

Cheap Supplement Could Cut Your Risk of Dying From Heart Disease by 27 percent

A new large-scale study has revealed that a cheap supplement could significantly reduce the risk of dying from heart disease.We break down the...

Taking too many vitamins? Here’s what really happens to your body

Vitamins may seem harmless – even healthy – but in large doses, they can quietly wreak havoc on your body. Here are 10 surprising...

Here’s what could change in your body if you use creatine every day

Creatine isn't just for gym buffs anymore. From students to seniors, more and more people are adding it to their daily routine—and for good...

How to Properly Take Your Vitamins and Supplements

Even though it’s tempting to think that just taking a pill will cover all your needs, many factors affect how your body absorbs vitamins...

Experts say your vitamins work best if you take them at this time

Many people take vitamins and minerals daily, but did you know that timing and combinations can make all the difference? Here’s how to get...