According to the NHS, we should all take vitamin D supplements from October. Here’s why Ad Feature by FutureYou There can be little doubt in anyone’s mind that winter is well and truly on its way. And those of us who live in the UK could be more susceptible to vitamin deficiencies than those living […]
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Why you need to talk to your doctor before you start taking supplements
Before you start shopping for or taking supplements, it’s important to know that not all supplements are created equally. This is because supplements are not as closely regulated by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) as prescription medicines and conventional foods are. “Supplements may carry harmful risks such as inaccurate dosing information and contaminated […]
The danger of dietary supplements for teens, Harvard study reveals
The danger of dietary supplements for teens: Harvard study reveals hundreds of young people have been sickened or hospitalized by weight loss and muscle-building products in 10 years A team at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health analyzed 10 years of FDA data on reactions to supplements They found young people who take ‘enhancement’ […]
Testosterone supplements not all they’re cracked up to be
(HealthDay News) —Buyer beware: When it comes to testosterone supplements, men should know a new study finds there is precious little evidence to support claims they will boost testosterone levels, sex drive, strength and overall energy. To come to this conclusion, the researchers first broke down 50 testosterone supplements into their component parts. The investigators […]
FDA Warns Against Vitamins and Supplements Falsely Claiming to Prevent and Cure Alzheimer’s – GoodRx
At this time, the FDA has found that 58 products are misbranded as preventing or treating Alzheimer’s and has taken action against 17 companies in total. Most of these products are being sold as dietary supplements and are available online via websites and social media platforms. What products are included in this warning? Popular dietary […]
The FDA Found Hundreds of Supplement Brands Tainted with Rx Drugs. Most Weren’t Recalled.
Dietary supplements aren’t regulated like pharmaceutical drugs, so that means they shouldn’t contain pharmaceutical drugs. Yet over the last decade, more than 750 supplement brands have been found to be tainted with drugs — sometimes containing two or more hidden drug ingredients, a new study finds. What’s more, although the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) […]
Collagen Is One Of The Biggest Wellness Trends Of 2018
I throw my usuals in the blender: banana, zucchini, spinach, almond milk, nut butter. Then I grab a small sachet of collagen – the latest addition to my pantry – and sprinkle in the powdered contents. Yep, I’m spiking my smoothie with the same stuff that’s been a standard injectable filler in the cosmetic world […]
Over-the-counter drugs, dietary supplements and their effect on lab test results
Over-the-counter (OTC) drugs and dietary supplements are widely used and popular, with US households spending an average of almost USD 350 annually on OTC products. In 2006 an average of EUR 67.50 was spent per person on OTC products in Germany. The use of various OTC drugs and dietary supplements is highly prevalent in Europe […]
Timing Of Protein Supplements Can Affect Weight Management
A high protein diet has plenty of health benefits but if you’re supplementing your intake with shakes or snacks, new research suggests that you should keep the timing of your consumption in mind. A research review published in Nutrition Reviews has found that while protein supplements effectively increase lean mass in all users, consuming them between meals […]