Vitamins and Supplements
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.
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.
Easy ways to get more calcium without drinking milk
Many adults do not get enough calcium in their daily diet, even though the nutrient is important for bones, muscles, and nerves.Fortunately, several drinks...
New study: These supplements may have an effect on Parkinson’s disease
A new review of existing research takes a closer look at whether dietary supplements can help people living with Parkinson’s disease.
Doctor explains: Coffee may reduce the effect of your vitamins
Many people take vitamins and supplements every day, but the timing can make a significant difference, according to a British doctor.
New algae discovery could help one billion people with B12 deficiency
Researchers have discovered a possible new way to produce vitamin B12 without using meat or dairy products.
Scientists discover unexpected link between vitamin B2 and cancer
A vitamin found in everyday foods may be giving cancer cells an unexpected survival advantage, according to new research from German scientists.
How calcium and vitamin D can affect your bone health when taken together
Calcium and vitamin D serve different roles in the body, but they are closely connected. When combined, they can support bone strength more effectively...