Vitamins and Supplements

Can a daily vitamin pill slow aging? New study offers a possible answer

A large study of older adults has examined whether a common dietary supplement can influence how the body ages.

Too much vitamin D sent man to hospital – here’s how the symptoms began

A seemingly harmless dietary supplement can have serious consequences when taken in large amounts.

Omega-3 fish oil may protect dialysis patients from serious cardiovascular events

Many people with kidney failure who receive hemodialysis have a high risk of serious heart problems. New research is now examining whether fish oil could be a way to reduce this risk.

Multivitamins may affect the body’s aging, new study shows

New research provides a clearer answer to what multivitamins actually do to the body.

Want to live longer? Exercise may be more important than supplements

Many people take supplements to live longer, but researchers point to a completely different daily habit as having a far greater impact.

Can a daily vitamin pill slow aging? New study offers a possible answer

A large study of older adults has examined whether a common dietary supplement can influence how the body ages.

Too much vitamin D sent man to hospital – here’s how the symptoms began

A seemingly harmless dietary supplement can have serious consequences when taken in large amounts.

Omega-3 fish oil may protect dialysis patients from serious cardiovascular events

Many people with kidney failure who receive hemodialysis have a high risk of serious heart problems. New research is now examining whether fish oil could be a way to reduce this risk.

Multivitamins may affect the body’s aging, new study shows

New research provides a clearer answer to what multivitamins actually do to the body.

Health experts explain differences between common magnesium products

Many people take magnesium daily, but few realise how much the form of the supplement can change the way the body absorbs it.

Experts: Vitamin gummies are unnecessary for most children

Parents increasingly buy vitamin products designed to look like treats, yet specialists question whether the appeal matches the actual need.

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.