Is Ashwagandha Safe? What Science Says About This Popular Herb
Ashwagandha is an ancient herb used in traditional Indian medicine that millions of people take daily to help with sleep, anxiety, and stress. Recent …
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What Happens to a Hidden Supplement Ingredient in Your Body
Scientists discovered that a muscle-building supplement ingredient called 5α-hydroxy-laxogenin, which is sometimes illegally added to products without being …
Read MoreHow Scientists Check if Berberine Supplements Are Real
Researchers developed a new, environmentally-friendly way to test whether berberine—a plant compound found in many dietary supplements—is actually present in …
Read MoreSports Drinks and Pills for Cyclists: What Actually Works?
Cyclists use special foods and supplements to boost energy and performance, but not all of them work the same way. Researchers at UCI reviewed the most popular …
Read MoreMany People With Blood Cancers Try Alternative Treatments
Researchers asked 166 patients with a rare type of blood cancer called myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN) about their use of complementary and alternative …
Read MoreDoes Kratom Help With Weight and Heart Health? A Mouse Study
Researchers tested whether kratom, a plant supplement that many people use for health benefits, could help prevent weight gain and affect heart and breathing …
Read MoreHow Scientists Check If Your Supplements Are Really What They Say
Scientists are getting better at testing dietary supplements and herbal products to make sure they contain what's on the label. This research looks at new and …
Read MoreHigh-Dose Arachidonic Acid Supplements May Raise Blood Pressure
Researchers studied whether taking large amounts of arachidonic acid (AA) supplements—popular among fitness enthusiasts—could harm heart health. By analyzing …
Read MoreCan Supplements Help Cancer Patients Feel Better?
Researchers looked at dozens of studies about vitamins and supplements that cancer patients take to feel better during and after treatment. They found that …
Read MoreAçaí Berry Supplements May Boost Cancer Drug Power—But Raise Safety Concerns
Researchers tested whether açaí berry extracts could work better with common breast cancer medications like methotrexate and tamoxifen. They found that when …
Read MoreMost Toddlers in Taiwan Take Vitamins—Here's Why Parents Do It
Researchers in Taiwan asked 716 parents about giving vitamins and supplements to their young children. They found that about 8 out of 10 babies and toddlers …
Read MoreShould You Take Calcium and Vitamin D Pills for Your Heart?
Researchers looked at whether taking calcium and vitamin D supplements is good or bad for heart health. This is important because millions of people take these …
Read MoreMore Kids Are Taking Too Much Vitamin D—Here's What Parents Need to Know
Doctors are noticing that more children are getting too much vitamin D, which might seem surprising since vitamin D is important for healthy bones and growth. …
Read MoreToo Much Vitamin D for Kids? What Parents Need to Know
A new study questions whether giving children high doses of vitamin D supplements is actually helpful or safe. Researchers looked at the evidence around …
Read MoreToo Much Vitamin B12 May Trigger Blood Cell Problems
Scientists discovered that taking too much vitamin B12 might cause problems with how your body makes blood cells, especially if you have certain genetic …
Read MoreWhy Middle East Countries Need Better Supplement Safety Checks
Vitamins, minerals, and herbal supplements are becoming increasingly popular worldwide, but many Middle Eastern countries don't have strong systems to track …
Read MoreNew Test Catches Hidden Yohimbine in Supplements
Scientists developed a fast, accurate test to detect yohimbine—a dangerous substance sometimes illegally added to dietary supplements and energy drinks. Using …
Read MorePopular Vanadium Supplements May Change Your Gut Bacteria
Researchers studied what happens when people take high-dose vanadium supplements (a mineral promoted for blood sugar control) over a long time. Using mice, …
Read MoreHow Social Media Is Spreading Dangerous Fake Health Products in Vietnam
A new study looks at how social media platforms in Vietnam are being used to sell herbal and dietary supplements that may not be safe or real. Researchers …
Read MoreAmericans Are Getting More Vitamin D, But Some Are Getting Too Much
Researchers looked at vitamin D levels in Americans from 2007 to 2023 using data from a large national health survey. They found that fewer people have low …
Read MoreHeart Doctor Explains Why Some Supplements Might Help Your Health
A cardiologist (heart doctor) named Dr. Heather Shenkman has written about dietary supplements and how they might support heart health and overall wellness. …
Read MoreSpotting Fake Health Claims About Vitamins on Social Media
Social media is where millions of people learn about dietary supplements like vitamins and minerals, but much of the information shared is misleading or …
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 MoreHow Extra Weight Changes How Your Body Uses Green Tea
Green tea supplements are popular for weight loss, but a new study found that obesity may change how your body processes a key ingredient called EGCG. …
Read MoreWhy People Take Vitamins and Supplements: What a German Study Found
Researchers surveyed over 1,000 people in Germany to understand why so many take vitamins, minerals, and herbal supplements. They found that about 77% of …
Read MoreMore Americans Taking Vitamins and Supplements Than Ever Before
A new study looked at how many Americans take vitamins and dietary supplements from 2011 to 2023. Researchers found that the number of adults using supplements …
Read MoreNew Folate Supplement Passes Safety Tests in Lab Studies
Scientists tested a new type of folate supplement called sodium L-methylfolate to make sure it's safe for people to eat. Folate is a B vitamin that helps your …
Read MoreWhen Too Much Vitamin D Becomes Dangerous: What Parents Need to Know
A 3-year-old child accidentally swallowed a huge dose of vitamin D supplement and didn't show any symptoms at first, but doctors found dangerous levels of …
Read MoreImportant Update: Vitamin D Study on COVID-19 Has Been Retracted
A major research study that claimed vitamin D supplements could protect people from severe COVID-19 has been officially retracted (removed) by the journal that …
Read MoreCan Ginger Help Your Heart? What Science Shows
Researchers looked at 41 studies to see if ginger supplements could help heart health. They found that ginger may help lower blood sugar levels, reduce certain …
Read MoreWhat People With Joint Disease Really Think About Supplements
Researchers in Italy are trying to understand why people with rheumatological diseases (conditions that cause joint and muscle inflammation) use food …
Read MoreDoes Creatine Supplement Hurt Your Kidneys? New Study Has Answers
Researchers looked at 21 studies about creatine supplements—a popular product athletes use to build muscle—to see if they damage kidneys. They found that …
Read MoreNew Ways to Test if Plant Products Are Safe to Use
Scientists created a group called the Botanical Safety Consortium to find better ways to test whether plant-based products are safe for people to use. Plant …
Read MoreHow Scientists Are Making Supplement Labels Clearer and Safer
Scientists are working to make it easier to understand what's really in fatty acid supplements like fish oil and flaxseed oil. They're creating a universal …
Read MorePopular Protein Powders in India: Quality Test Reveals Surprising Differences
Researchers tested 34 popular whey protein powders sold in India to see if they actually contained what the labels claimed. They found a big difference between …
Read MoreFalse Health Claims About Supplements Are Spreading in Vietnam
A new study looked at how fake information about herbal and dietary supplements is spreading in Vietnam and causing real problems for people's health. …
Read MorePopular Weight Loss Supplement Garcinia Linked to Serious Liver Damage
Researchers reviewed over 200 reports of liver injury connected to Garcinia cambogia, a popular weight loss supplement made from a tropical fruit. They found …
Read MoreRare Side Effects Found in Folic Acid During Pregnancy
Folic acid is a vitamin that doctors recommend pregnant women take to prevent birth defects. A new study looked at reports of problems that happened after …
Read MoreWhat's Really in Bee Pollen? A Deep Look at Quality
Researchers in Iran examined 28 samples of bee pollen to understand what's actually in this popular health supplement. Using advanced microscopes and lab …
Read MoreNew Safety Check Service Helps Cancer Patients Use Supplements Safely
Many patients with blood cancers use vitamins, herbs, and other supplements to feel better, but these products can sometimes cause problems when mixed with …
Read MoreHow Scientists Test What's Really in Your Herbal Supplements
Herbal supplements and plant-based medicines are increasingly popular, but how do we know what's actually in the bottle? This review explains how scientists …
Read MoreWhy Some Supplements Can Make You Sick: What You Need to Know
Food supplements are popular, but they're not always as safe as people think. This review explains that supplements sold in Denmark don't have to be tested for …
Read MorePopular Weight Loss Supplement Ingredient May Harm Your Cells
Researchers tested 12 common ingredients found in weight loss supplements to see if they could damage human cells. They discovered that one ingredient called …
Read MoreWhich Supplements Actually Help Your Bones Stay Strong?
Researchers reviewed all the latest science on vitamins and minerals that affect bone health. They found that calcium and vitamin D are the most proven …
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 …
Read MorePopular Cold Remedy Has Mislabeling and Hidden Contaminants
Researchers tested 40 different Andrographis paniculata products (a popular herbal supplement used for colds and respiratory infections) bought from stores and …
Read MoreHigh-Dose Vitamin C May Trigger Tumor Growth in People With Rare Gene Mutations
Scientists discovered that high doses of vitamin C might actually help tumors grow in people who carry a specific genetic mutation called SDHB. Using zebrafish …
Read MoreWhat You Really Need to Know About Dietary Supplements
A new review of dietary supplements shows that many people use them hoping to stay healthy or treat illnesses, but these products often don't work the way …
Read MoreHigh-Dose Vitamin E Pills May Raise Blood Pressure Risk in Pregnancy
A large study of 3,587 pregnant women who used fertility treatments found that taking high doses of vitamin E supplements (over 100 mg daily) during early …
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