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. “I 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-goer’s routine actually depend on three major factors. Despite its safety and … Read more
Time to crack down? The plant that’s 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 “one of the most underrated supplements on the planet” and found it quickly reshaped his life. “By day 4 and onwards, my poos were immaculate,” Dan Go, a health … Read more
She’s starring in “Pretty Lethal” and “Coyote vs. Acme” and the new season of Netflix’s “XO, Kitty” this year, so it’s no wonder that Lana Condor could use an energy boost. “I’m naturally a pretty energetic, bubbly person,” Condor, 28, told The Post. “I’m definitely noticing as my hormones are changing, I have to work … Read more
The future just got brighter, thanks to the sunshine vitamin. Scientists in Ireland have added to a growing stack of research on the relationship between vitamin D levels in the blood and a possible lower risk of dementia. A 16-year study found that higher vitamin D intake during middle age could have something to do … Read more
Dew it for your health? While water is essential to life — it serves as building material for cells, helps regulate body temperature and lubricates joints — many Americans aren’t hydrating enough. Adding one supplement, though, can provide an extra boost to help you reach your water goals and keep your body functioning properly and … Read more
You might want to leaf this drug alone. A new study found that calls to the nation’s poison centers about a natural supplement marketed as an energy booster, mood lifter and pain reliever have soared more than 1,200% over the past decade. Hospitalizations, and even some deaths, have climbed in tandem, leaving health experts sounding … Read more
Martha Stewart says her cardiologist compared a simple smoothie add-in to “taking Ozempic” — and now she uses it every day. The lifestyle icon revealed on a recent episode of her podcast that her cardiologist recommended beetroot powder, which she described as beneficial for cardiovascular health and weight loss. “You lose weight with it,” Stewart told her guest, … Read more
“It was like a cloud had lifted, and she could think more rationally again.” That’s how one mother described her teenage daughter — a sufferer of “erratic mood swings” — after eight weeks on a high-dose regimen of dietary supplements. In teenagehood, some degree of irritability comes with the territory. But a clinical trial out … Read more
Not all supplements are super for your health. In fact, in the wrong dose or combined with the wrong stuff, some supplements can actually do more damage than repair. The rise of TikTok docs, pseudo sponsorships with influencers and gray market sales has led to an explosion of misinformation around dietary supplements — or the more … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Glowing skin, stronger bones, better gut health — and even immune system support. These are just a few of the benefits linked to two of the internet’s most viral supplements: … Read more
Public health officials are warning of a Salmonella outbreak linked to moringa powder. Various lots of moringa powder capsules by the brand Rosabella have been recalled as part of an investigation by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Food and Drug Administration, as well as with state public health officials. Officials are looking into … Read more
B-ware of B7? As if battling cancer wasn’t difficult enough, many patients lose their hair — especially if they are undergoing chemotherapy. These patients have increasingly turned to biotin, also known as vitamin B7 or vitamin H, to boost their hair growth and thickness. Chemotherapy destroys rapidly dividing cancer cells while also damaging healthy cells … Read more
At least 45 people in nearly two dozen states have been sickened with salmonella food poisoning tied to the Super Greens brand of diet supplement powder, federal health officials said Wednesday. Superfoods Inc., which makes Live it Up-brand Super Greens powder, recalled products including its original and wild berry flavors with expiration dates of August … Read more
Hacking, wheezing and sneezing your way into 2026? You aren’t alone. A nasty new influenza variant — dubbed the “super flu” — is sweeping across the US, fueling a sharp rise in illnesses. So far this season, the CDC has logged 4.6 million flu cases, 49,000 hospitalizations and 1,900 deaths. New York has been hit … Read more
Parents are scrambling to secure a cheap generic cancer drug for their children after the Trump administration touted it as a potential treatment for autism symptoms in the fall. “I can’t even tell you how much of an influx we’ve had,” Dr. Richard Frye, a pediatric neurologist who studies the medication, called leucovorin, told The … Read more
Feeling down is trending up. The days are getting colder and shorter, and instances of seasonal depression are on the rise. Starting as early as November, those who struggle with seasonal depression have little sunlight to brighten their spirits on dark days. Formally known as seasonal affective disorder (or, appropriately, SAD), seasonal depression is spurred … Read more
Having trouble falling asleep? Hang on before reaching for the melatonin. A new study says chronic use of the sleep aid may lead to heart failure — but experts say you shouldn’t panic just yet. While there are mixed reviews of the latest scientific findings, here’s what the popular sleep supplement could reveal about heart … Read more
Kourtney Kardashian’s latest supplement might be her breast yet. The reality TV star announced a new addition to her Lemme line today, offering shoppers gummy and liquid colostrum — inspired by human breast milk — to support beauty and gut health. And for the first time ever, she’s enlisted her sister Kim to star alongside … Read more