California will begin restricting the sale of muscle-building and weight-loss supplements to minors next year, including creatine supplements marketed for increasing strength and muscle mass. Under the new law, retailers will have to request identification from customers whose age they cannot determine to be at least 18. The restrictions take effect Jan. 1, 2027. Sign … Read more
Itâs a tough pill to swallow. A popular supplement touted to help reduce stress and improve sleep is being recalled for concerns over salmonella contamination. An infection from this bacteria is especially dangerous for young children, older adults, pregnant women and those with weakened immune systems. It can cause dangerous levels of dehydration, or enter … Read more
This theory didnât age well. A popular supplement commonly marketed for improving longevity failed to show meaningful benefits for people with early-stage Parkinsonâs disease in a new study. The findings dash hopes that the vitamin B3 derivative could slow the diseaseâs progression â with symptoms actually worsening for some patients. Parkinsonâs is a progressive neurodegenerative … Read more
This supplement is certainly a baby boost. While prenatal vitamins arenât a replacement for a balanced diet for expecting mothers, they can fill potential nutritional gaps and provide additional benefits. A nutritional supplement found in a common food could support fetal brain development, improving social behavior and cognitive performance in kids, even scoring higher on … Read more
Taking a beloved supplement for cognitive health may no longer be a no-brainer. About 19 million American adults â 1 in 5 over age 60 â consume fish oil because theyâve been told it will benefit their brain, heart and chronic inflammation. Itâs among the top five most popular supplements in the US, while the global … Read more
A brain-boosting nutrient may sharpen your mind but knock years off your life. Research suggests the popular supplement ingredient, widely touted for improving focus and cognitive performance, may have a surprising downside when it comes to longevity. Scientists found that men with higher levels of the substance in their blood tended to have shorter lifespans … Read more
The quest for longevity is leaving some in worse shape than when they started. The FDA has issued a warning about a trendy supplement nicknamed the âmaster detoxifierâ after receiving reports that it triggered scary sepsis-like symptoms in some people. At least 30 patients experienced side effects like fever, chills, pain, dizziness and signs of … Read more
Celeb-loved supplements touted for their anti-aging properties could fuel more than just your cells â they could fuel cancer. Famous folks from Kim Kardashian to biohacker Bryan Johnson have talked about oral supplements that increase NAD+, a molecule used in every living cell in your body to make energy, repair DNA, and protect cells. New … Read more
The quest for younger-looking skin has never tasted so sweet. Kourtney Kardashian is giving the supplement aisle a candy-coated makeover with the launch of her new Lemme Skin Firming & Hydrating Gummy Rings, The Post can exclusively reveal, delivering beauty benefits in a tropical fruit-inspired treat. To celebrate, the wellness brand is teaming up with … Read more
Doctor calls creatine âpromising but not definitiveâ as a complement to depression care. A systematic review, published in Genomic Pressâ Brain Medicine, found that creatine monohydrate may be beneficial as an add-on treatment for major depressive disorder, although the evidence remains preliminary. The Canada-based researchers analyzed data from five randomized controlled trials, evaluating the impact of … Read more
New York Post may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. In the world of wellness, gut health is the new black. According to Current Research in Food Science, the global gut-health-related market (yes, thatâs actually a thing) is projected to exceed $32 billion by … Read more
Pain is temporary, but a pain relief pill could have detrimental effects on the brain. Around 42% of Americans will experience dementia after the age of 55 â nearly the same amount of older adults with arthritis. But while many turn to a popular supplement to ease joint pain, new research suggests they could actually … Read more
Just because you can grab it off a drugstore shelf doesnât mean itâs harmless. As the US confronted a major resurgence of measles last year, poison control centers reported a sharp spike in calls involving children exposed to a widely available supplement. Around the same time, new research shows internet searches surged for whether that … Read more
The secret to stronger swimmers may be living in your gut. A growing body of research suggests that an industrial chemical found in plastic food containers and other everyday products may be taking a toll on male fertility, lowering sperm counts, slowing their movement and raising the risk of abnormalities. Now, scientists say a dietary … Read more
Itâs baby steps to parenthood. Moms-to-be try to do everything they can to have a healthy pregnancy, such as taking the right prenatal vitamins, exercising and visiting their doctor often. Now, a new study suggests that taking high doses of a popular supplement during pregnancy could boost cognitive performance later in the childâs life. A … Read more
Something fishy may be going on with a daily pill trusted by millions of Americans. Across the country, older adults have embraced a popular supplement often touted as a way to support brain health and possibly even help ward off dementia. But new research is turning that idea on its head, suggesting people who regularly … Read more
Top NBA hopeful Darryn Peterson said a popular supplement left him with debilitating symptoms that sidelined his game and made him fear for his life. Peterson, 19, recalled being rushed to the hospital with extremely painful cramps during a workout last fall. âI made it to the training room and just started begging them to … Read more
A popular gym supplement could be doing squat. While some supplements have scientifically-backed benefits, not all do the heavy lifting they claim to by building muscle, enhancing power output and boosting brain performance. And the impacts of one especially popular addition to any gym-goerâs routine actually depend on three major factors. Despite its safety and … Read more
Time to crack down? The plant thatâs been hailed as a potential treatment for opioid use disorder has also been behind a staggering 6,500% increase in poison center calls nationwide over the last decade and a half. Kratom trees are native to parts of Southeast Asia, and their leaves have grabbed the attention of the … Read more
A better experience in the bathroom might be just a scoop away. For the past 28 days, a fitness expert went all-in on what he calls âone of the most underrated supplements on the planetâ and found it quickly reshaped his life. âBy day 4 and onwards, my poos were immaculate,â Dan Go, a health … Read more