Magnesium is having a moment. Found in everyday foods like spinach, almonds and soy milk, the necessary mineral — our bodies need it for energy production, as well as all sorts of other complicated reasons — has recently gained widespread popularity as a holistic treatment for anxiety. The craze began picking up steam not long ago, with … Read more
A, B, C, D — or none of the above? Welcome to January, also known as resolution season, or cough and sniffle season — surely there’s no better time to dust off the bottle of multivitamins at the back of your medicine chest. Not so fast, according to the experts. While there’s no substitute for a balanced … Read more
Winter tends to bring in colds and illness, and it’s extremely important to make sure you’re taking care of yourself and your body to stay healthy. Thankfully, there are plenty of supplements that can help keep your immune system in check and maintain your health, body and brain. Here are some vitamins you should add … Read more
Popular beetroot juice supplements lower blood pressure and improve fitness in people with serious lung conditions, a new study has found. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) sufferers who consumed a daily beetroot juice supplement for 12 weeks reduced their blood pressure and increased the distance they could walk in 6 minutes, SWNS reports. “COPD cannot … Read more
Wander down the cold-medicine aisle in any drugstore and you’ll find an eye-watering variety of pills, capsules, nasal sprays and potions. Do any of them really work? That’s a legitimate question following the September announcement from the Food and Drug Administration that phenylephrine — an ingredient in dozens of cold and allergy meds — is … Read more
Federal officials issued a stark warning about an easily found supplement known as “gas station heroin” after it caused users to have seizures and lose consciousness. Neptune’s Fix — aka “gas station heroin” — contains tianeptine, “a potentially dangerous substance that is not FDA-approved for any medical use but is illegally sold with claims to … Read more
She’s got skin in the game. With Americans on target to spend a whopping $200 billion on supplements by the year 2025, according to the AMA Journal of Ethics, one dermatologist is stepping up to remind consumers that when it comes to maintaining a youthful luster and sheen on the outside, what you put in … Read more
Social media is swooning over a trendy herbal supplement that’s been around for thousands of years. Ashwagandha, a shrub that’s native to Asia and Africa, is also known as Indian ginseng, as Withania somnifera to scientists, or as “glizzy pills” to TikTokkers. A powder made from the ground root of the ashwagandha plant is a … Read more
Obviously, Gisele Bündchen is doing something right. The 43-year-old supermodel and actress recently revealed that one of her health and beauty secrets is lion’s mane mushrooms, an edible fungus widely used in Asian medicine. “I’ve been taking lion’s mane mushroom for a while, and it really helps me focus and boost my energy,” said Bündchen … Read more
Pharmacy and supermarket shelves are overflowing with herbal supplements, potions and pills that make lofty health and wellness promises. Some supplements have proven benefits, others are little more than snake oil — or fish oil, if you prefer. One little-known herbal supplement, marketed as SaiLuoTong (SLT), has been getting attention from medical researchers for its reputed … Read more
Pain medication is supposed to help you feel better. But the Food and Drug Administration is now warning the public that many over-the-counter products promoted for pain and arthritis contain potentially harmful ingredients that aren’t listed on the label. Some of these hidden ingredients are prescription drugs such as steroids, muscle relaxants and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory … Read more
There’s good news on cholesterol: Americans have been doing an admirable job of lowering our overall levels of the artery-clogger. Between 2005 and 2016, the average level of “bad” LDL cholesterol dropped 21 points among people taking cholesterol medications. But before you bust out the sausage-and-cheese biscuits, note that nearly 25 million U.S. adults still … Read more
Americans may love to eat junk, but we’re nearly as passionate about doing penance, with more than half of us scarfing down dietary supplements on a regular basis. From herbal remedies to energy boosters, vitamins and weight-loss pills, supplements form a massive global industry — one that’s expected to reach $200 billion in value by … Read more
There’s something fishy about fish oil. The wildly popular supplement — which is on track to reach an estimated $2.4 billion in worldwide sales by 2030 — might not provide any health benefit, according to scientists. But that hasn’t stopped manufacturers from making outrageous claims on the packaging for fish oil supplements. A recent study … Read more
For those itching to forego a 10-step regimen, ingestible skincare supplements are an alluring proposect. The once-daily capsules claim to promote a healthy glow from the inside out, with ingredients such as collagen, antioxidants, probiotics and ceramide promising clear skin. The sell of the pills hinge on emerging research about the gut-skin axis, or how … Read more
The beauty buffs are buzzing. Adult women on TikTok are claiming that bee pollen supplements have made their breasts grow — but experts are dubious. Influencer Ivey Cross went viral with over 1.3 million views on TikTok after she claimed that she noticed her bra getting tighter several weeks after adding the supplement to her … Read more
Hoping to find the fountain of youth at the bottom of a plastic bottle, grandmother Theresa Skrobanek dove headfirst into a sea of “longevity” supplements in late 2022. The 57-year-old wanted to live longer for her family and avoid the age-related illnesses that typically plague women over 50, such as breast cancer or heart disease. … Read more
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Calcium is the body’s most abundant mineral, and it’s essential for the development and strengthening of bones and teeth, muscle contraction and relaxation, and blood clotting, says Melissa Prest, D.C.N., R.D.N., a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. It’s recommended that adults under 70 consume 1,000 milligrams (mg) daily, according to the National … Read more
High-fiber food choices include bananas, whole wheat bread, apples, and broccoli. The human gut evolved to thrive on fermentable fibers, not burgers. It might be daunting for customers to choose from the vast selection of dietary fiber supplements in the pharmacy or supermarket aisle. They also offer a variety of health claims without being subject … Read more