Tag: supplements

Beyond probiotics: the next gut supplement that researchers are watching closely

Postbiotics are showing up next to probiotics. Here's what the science actually says.

Study of 153,902 people challenges effectiveness of calcium and vitamin D supplements

New research examines whether widely used dietary supplements actually protect older adults against falls and fractures.

Could taking probiotics ease your anxiety? Here’s what clinical trials are showing

A late-2024 review pooled 23 randomized trials and found a real, if modest, mental-health signal.

Your calcium and vitamin D supplements may not be protecting your bones at all

The largest review to date finds almost no meaningful bone protection for most older adults.

4 popular supplements that can strain your liver

Dietary supplements are widely used to support health, but some products have been linked to liver injury. Experts say choosing the right supplement, taking...

Garlic’s blood-pressure benefit is small on average, but bigger for obese adults and those already in the danger zone

A pooled analysis of 10 trials points to aged-garlic extract and its S-allyl-cysteine compound as the most reliable way to get a modest drop.