Cheap Asian supplement known as the ‘brain herb’ may help delay dementia symptoms

Cheap Asian supplement known as the ‘brain herb’ may help delay dementia symptoms

A leaf of faith? If you’re looking to boost brain health, a common supplement that’s sold on Amazon and at stores like Walgreens, Walmart, and GNC could help fight symptoms of dementia and Alzheimer’s. Ginkgo biloba extract — known as the “brain herb” — stems from dried leaves of the ginkgo biloba tree, which is … Read more

New supplement designed specifically to battle ‘Ozempic face’ and other GLP-1 side effects

New supplement designed specifically to battle ‘Ozempic face’ and other GLP-1 side effects

Losing face? Take heart. There’s a new supplement on the market that promises to put an end to the droopy aesthetic of “Ozempic face” — in addition to some of the other unpleasant side effects of the medication. Ozempic is part of a class of diabetes and obesity drugs that mimic the GLP-1 hormone the … Read more

Supplement sold on Amazon is being recalled due to contamination with ‘potentially dangerous hidden drugs’

Supplement sold on Amazon is being recalled due to contamination with ‘potentially dangerous hidden drugs’

Hyaluronic acid supplements that were sold in the U.S. through Amazon are being recalled by their manufacturer after the FDA found that they were contaminated with two over-the-counter drugs. MXBBB is voluntarily recalling one lot of their Umary Acid Hyaluronic supplements following laboratory analysis that showed the presence of diclofenac and omeprazole. The recall comes … Read more

Prenatal vitamins may have dangerous levels of lead and arsenic, explosive new study finds

Prenatal vitamins may have dangerous levels of lead and arsenic, explosive new study finds

Some prenatal vitamins contain a “concerning” amount of toxic heavy metals, while others don’t have key nutrients needed for a healthy pregnancy, a shocking new study finds. Researchers from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus tested 47 prenatal vitamins — 32 over-the-counter and 15 prescription — for their choline and iodine levels and checked … Read more

I’m a menopause expert — these 3 supplements will help boost your fading libido

I’m a menopause expert — these 3 supplements will help boost your fading libido

Every day in America, an estimated 6,000 women reach menopause — and more than two million enter that stage each year. Menopause — when a woman has gone 12 months without a period — typically occurs between the ages of 45 and 55. Symptoms include anxiety, mood changes, hot flashes, sleep problems, weight gain, and slowed metabolism. Another major tell? … Read more

I’m a pharmacist and would never take these 3 supplements — beware a viral social media trend

I’m a pharmacist and would never take these 3 supplements — beware a viral social media trend

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

Supplement that USSR once secretly tested on Olympians may increase stamina and endurance

Supplement that USSR once secretly tested on Olympians may increase stamina and endurance

A supplement you may never have even heard of could do everything from increase your energy and endurance to reduce stress and anxiety to treat depression. While it may not be on most Americans’ radar, Russians have long known about it — and the Soviet Union even gave it to their Olympians, cosmonauts, and soldiers … Read more

I’m an OB/GYN — if you want menopause to be easier, don’t cut back on this diet staple

I’m an OB/GYN — if you want menopause to be easier, don’t cut back on this diet staple

Every day in America, an estimated 6,000 women reach menopause — and more than two million enter that stage each year. Despite these staggering numbers, many women report feeling unprepared for and under-resourced about this life-changing transition. According to new research, three in five women (60%) say they are entirely self-taught about menopause. Jessica Shepherd, a board-certified … Read more

I’m a ‘sleep doctor’ — here’s everything you need to master the sleepmaxxing trend

I’m a ‘sleep doctor’ — here’s everything you need to master the sleepmaxxing trend

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Doctor’s orders! Get in your eight hours. Of course, getting a full night of shut-eye isn’t always so simple. According to a Gallup poll published earlier this year, only a quarter of Americans achieve … Read more

I’m a stomach doctor — this nutrient is key to good gut and liver health

I’m a stomach doctor — this nutrient is key to good gut and liver health

He’s got a gut feeling your diet could use more vitamin E. “We have studies that show that people who consistently meet their dietary requirements for vitamin E have a lower rate of certain gut diseases and a lower rate of fatty liver disease,” Florida gastroenterologist Joseph Salhab said in a trending TikTok this month. “Vitamin E … Read more

I’m a 64-year-old grandmother with a much lower biological age — these are my hacks for looking young

I’m a 64-year-old grandmother with a much lower biological age — these are my hacks for looking young

Millionaire biohackers may have more money, but granny’s got the goods.  Amy Hardison, 64, a grandmother of 11, is putting anti-aging enthusiasts like Bryan Johnson to shame, recently besting the tech tycoon in a biometric “Game of Thrones.”  “I just cherish the experience of life, and I cherish the perspective that comes from being older,” … Read more

I only ate sardines for 3 months — I was shocked by the results

I only ate sardines for 3 months — I was shocked by the results

It didn’t take her long to get hooked. A 62-year-old retired military therapist struggling with extreme foot pain, inflammation and food addiction claims she lost 35 pounds by eating only sardines for more than three months. “People think I’m absolutely nuts,” Jane Crummett told Florida physician Annette Bosworth, known as “Dr. Boz,” last month. Jane … Read more

Can Mucinex help you get pregnant? What the experts say about the viral trend

Can Mucinex help you get pregnant? What the experts say about the viral trend

Perhaps Mucinex’s mascot should be a stork? Women have taken to social media to claim that taking Mucinex, a popular cold and flu medication, has helped them get pregnant. “I took Mucinex 30 minutes before baby-dancing,” TikTok user Amanda MacGibbon shared in March. She said she also took the antioxidant supplement coenzyme Q10 and the … Read more

Is shilajit safe? Potent, viral ‘black goo’ supplement touted for fatigue, anxiety, sex drive and more

Is shilajit safe? Potent, viral ‘black goo’ supplement touted for fatigue, anxiety, sex drive and more

Is Shilajit legit? The tarlike resin found in the Himalayas has been used in ayurvedic medicine for centuries and is lately making the rounds on TikTok. Known to some as “the Healer of all weaknesses,” die-hard devotees claim the supplement can boost energy, clear skin, reduce anxiety and increase testosterone. Shilajit develops from the slow … Read more

Does ‘nature’s Ozempic’ really work? Trendy GLP-1 supplements are designed to supercharge weight loss for a fraction of the price

Does ‘nature’s Ozempic’ really work? Trendy GLP-1 supplements are designed to supercharge weight loss for a fraction of the price

Why fork over thousands of dollars a month for prescription weight loss jabs when store-bought supplements claim to have the same effect? Trendy GLP-1 supplements are being touted as “nature’s Ozempic”, promising to deliver a similar outcome as the wildly popular injectable — all for a fraction of the price. Ozempic and sister drugs Wegovy … Read more

Eating this food during pregnancy may lower autism risk by 20%: study

Eating this food during pregnancy may lower autism risk by 20%: study

In cod they trust. Eating fish while pregnant may reduce the likelihood the child is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder by 20%, a new study finds. Taking fish oil supplements did not produce the same result. “This study provides yet more evidence for the safety and benefit of regular fish consumption during pregnancy,” said … Read more

I’m a sleep doctor — this common supplement is the worst thing you can use if you have insomnia

I’m a sleep doctor — this common supplement is the worst thing you can use if you have insomnia

They’re clocking this bad habit. Sleep experts are cautioning against taking melatonin to cure insomnia, even blaming the supplement for worsening snooze problems. “Melatonin is almost never an appropriate supplement to treat insomnia,” Michael Grandner, director of the Sleep and Health Research Program at the University of Arizona, told RealClearInvestigations on Tuesday. “In clinical studies, … Read more

Should you take bovine colostrum supplements? Everything to know about ‘liquid gold’

Should you take bovine colostrum supplements? Everything to know about ‘liquid gold’

Holy cow! Colostrum supplements, made from the milk a cow produces shortly after giving birth, are said to boost immunity, aid muscle recovery, support gut health and improve athletic performance. One TikTok user claims the so-called “liquid gold” alleviated her bloating, while another reported that 30 days of a powdered drink mix led to better … Read more

Most of the world isn’t getting enough of these nutrients: ‘alarming’ research

Most of the world isn’t getting enough of these nutrients: ‘alarming’ research

We’re getting an F for vitamin intake. More than half the world consumes insufficient amounts of micronutrients that are essential to health, including calcium, iron and vitamins C and E, new research finds. “These results are alarming,” said Ty Beal, senior technical specialist at the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), which conducted the research … Read more

I’m a nutritionist — here’s what you need to know about iron supplements

I’m a nutritionist — here’s what you need to know about iron supplements

Do you need to pump up your iron intake? Iron deficiency has been called one of the world’s most prevalent nutritional problems — more than a third of women younger than 50 have insufficient amounts of iron. Now, an Australian sports nutritionist is sharing what you need to know before taking an iron supplement. “The body … Read more