Some Kids' Vitamins Have Too Much Manganese
Researchers tested 52 children's multivitamin supplements to see how much manganese they contained. Manganese is a mineral our bodies need, but too much can …
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New Way to Measure Collagen in Chicken Protein Supplements
Scientists developed a faster, more accurate method to measure collagen content in protein supplements made from chicken byproducts. Using a special laboratory …
Read MoreA Better Way to Measure Water in Plants
Scientists found a safer, cleaner way to measure how much water is trapped inside plant materials. Instead of using harmful chemicals like toluene, they …
Read MoreHow Scientists Check If Your Herbal Supplements Are Really What They Claim
This research review examines how scientists verify that herbal supplements and plant-based ingredients are authentic and pure. With growing demand for …
Read MoreSea Buckthorn Leaves May Be a Hidden Source of B Vitamins
Researchers developed a new method to extract and measure B vitamins from sea buckthorn leaves, a plant used in traditional medicine. Using advanced laboratory …
Read MoreWhat's Really in Your Chaga Mushroom Supplements?
Researchers developed new testing methods to check what's actually inside chaga mushroom supplements sold to consumers. They tested 32 different chaga products …
Read MoreWhat Scientists Learn From Studying Ginger: A Research Guide
Scientists have been studying ginger for many years to understand how it works and whether it really helps with health problems. This research paper looks at …
Read MoreNew Test Finds Fake Folate in Some Vitamin Supplements
Researchers created a new laboratory test to check if folate supplements contain the right type of this important B vitamin. They found that folate comes in …
Read MoreWhy Some Vitamin Supplements Break the Rules (And How Authorities Are Fighting Back)
A German health authority examined how dietary supplements are monitored and regulated to protect consumers. The study found that many vitamin and mineral …
Read MoreWhat Pharmacists Really Know About Fish Oil Supplements
Researchers asked nearly 600 pharmacists across the United States about their knowledge and recommendations regarding omega-3 fish oil supplements. They found …
Read MoreGood Bacteria Gone Bad: When Probiotics End Up in Your Blood
Scientists studied seven strains of a popular probiotic bacteria called L. rhamnosus that were found in people's bloodstreams. Using advanced DNA sequencing …
Read MoreMost Ashwagandha Supplements Don't Meet Quality Standards
Researchers tested 25 ashwagandha supplements sold in stores to see if they met official quality standards from Britain and the United States. They found a big …
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