Can a simple three-ingredient drink help with weight loss and get your poop moving? A TikTok pharmacist says so — and there’s some science to back him up. Mohammed Fawaz (@yourmodernpharmacist) shared his DIY recipe on the app, racking up 1.7 million views. “Today we’re going to do a liver and colon cleanse to get … Read more
She finds gummy vitamins un-bear-able. Longtime UK pharmacist Amina Khan — founder and director of the skincare and supplements brand The Pharmacist Beauty — is revealing the three types of supplements she avoids. “I think you’re gonna be surprised at most of these,” Khan told her 271,500 TikTok followers in September. Gummy vitamins There are … Read more
Over-the-counter drug prices can be a major headache — but if you’re looking in the right place, they don’t have to be. Grant Harting, a licensed pharmacist in Pennsylvania, Ohio and Virginia, says there are plenty of medications worth buying for just $1.25 at Dollar Tree, and he’s highlighted some of the best bargains — … Read more
What a worrywort. Rhode Island pharmacist Ethan Melillo is calling St. John’s wort — an herbal supplement with roots in ancient Greece that’s now used to treat mild to moderate depression — “the worst supplement to take if you are on other medications.” “Honestly, if someone tells you to take this, I think they really … Read more
If you’ve jumped on board the quitting sugar movement or decided to give Sugar-Free September a go, you’ve likely considered trying out artificial sweeteners. And we get it – artificial sweeteners seem like the ideal solution, offering the promise of sweetness without the guilt. Plot twist: They could be causing more harm than good. So, what’s a sugar-free woman to … Read more
Charged with counseling patients on safety while dispensing medications, pharmacists are experts on the ins and outs of both prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs. As such, they’re uniquely well versed in which products may cause side effects, trigger interactions, or advertise dubious health claims. Of course, those insights come in handy not only while advising … Read more