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.

Should You Take Magnesium? Only in These Two Situations, Says Expert

Magnesium plays a vital role in your body, yet many people take supplements without really needing them. In fact, for most, a balanced diet...

5 medications you should avoid taking with magnesium supplements

Magnesium is a popular supplement for everything from sleep to muscle function – but combining it with the wrong medication can be harmful. Here's...

The B vitamin breakdown: What each one does and why it matters

They’re tiny, but they do big things. B vitamins play critical roles in everything from energy production to brain health. While most people get...

Your body shows these signs when you’re not getting enough vitamin C

Vitamin C is essential for everything from your immune defense to wound healing, energy levels, and healthy skin. But when your intake dips too...

Get Glowing Skin & a Strong Immune System With These Vitamin C-Rich Veggies

Did you know that some everyday vegetables actually surpass the orange when it comes to vitamin C content?Here’s a quick overview of which...

Having Trouble Swallowing Pills? Use This Instead of Water

Swallowing pills is a daily struggle for many people – but it doesn’t have to be. A pharmacist has shared three unexpected methods...