Brandy Winfree Root, RDN DISCLOSURES | August 28, 2024 The global dietary supplement industry generates more than $400 billion a year. Supplements are alleged to treat many health concerns, from immune conditions and cognition to sexual dysfunction and premature wrinkles. Although some supplements have been proven to be helpful, others have no scientific basis. I...
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7 Supplements That Might Actually Help You
By Ashley Abramson Photo: Gregory ReidMelatonin to help you sleep and Prevagen to keep you sharp. Fish oil for your heart and probiotics for your gut. In ads and on social media, we’re always hearing about supplements that might help us think more clearly, have more energy, and just generally feel better as we age....
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Medical myths: Vitamins and supplements
Vitamins and supplements are more popular today than they have ever been. But are they all that they are cracked up to be? In this edition of Medical Myths, we address a crop of supplement superstitions and mineral misunderstandings. Share on PinterestThe supplement industry is huge. In 2016, the global nutritional supplement sector turned over...
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How Can You Reduce Cortisol Naturally? Supplements, Foods, and More
Written by Emily Hulse, MS, RD | Reviewed by Katie E. Golden, MD Key takeaways: A healthy cortisol level is important for both your mental and physical health. Increases in cortisol can create both short- and long-term health effects.Certain supplements can reduce cortisol levels — although some may be more effective than others.Nutrient-rich foods and...
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What is the magnesium trend about? A guide to magnesium supplements: benefits, drawbacks and more
Magnesium has been lauded across TikTok for its potential health benefitsBy Margaret Darby While magnesium deficiency is not that common, there are ways to boost your intake.Adobe.comThere’s a lot of online chatter about magnesium supplements. The trend has been lauded across TikTok for its potential health benefits. “If you had to sum it up, magnesium...
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5 Benefits of Nanotechnology Supplements
We live in an environment of constant progress. Every day, we hear about a new supplement that can help improve overall health and our wellbeing. New advancements in the field of nutrition continually reshape our daily routine and our subconscious considerations when it comes to brain health. Professor Oded Shosoyev, an expert in Plant Molecular...
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The Potential of Algae-Based Supplements in Nutritional Health
By Syed S. A.Reviewed by Danielle Ellis, B.Sc. Over the past few decades, algae have shown significant potential as a reservoir for diverse bioactive compounds possessing various biological activities. This has expanded their use across a range of industries, including food, animal feed, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and other industrial sectors. Image Credit: catalina.m/Shutterstock.comImage Credit: catalina.m/Shutterstock.com From...
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Common supplements might reduce natural hearing loss
PLOS IMAGE: PRESTIN EXPRESSION IN OHCS FROM CONTROL, EFAVIRENZ, AND EFAVIRENZ PLUS PHYTOSTEROLS-TREATED MICE. CREDIT: SODERO AO ET AL., 2023, PLOS BIOLOGY, CC-BY 4.0 (HTTPS://CREATIVECOMMONS.ORG/LICENSES/BY/4.0/) Researchers led by María Eugenia Gomez-Casati, the Institute of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, University of Buenos Aires-CONICET; Mauricio Martin, the Institute of Medical Research Mercedes; and Martín Ferreyra, (INIMEC-CONICET-UNC), National...
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What Do L-Carnitine Supplements Really Do?
By Patty Weasler, RN, BSN Published on June 23, 2023 Medically reviewed by Roxana Ehsani, MS L-carnitine—also known as levocarnitine—is an amino acid that occurs naturally in the body and is available as a supplement. It is a subtype of the substance carnitine, which aids in metabolism, and can be used to prevent a lack of carnitine. L-carnitine produces...
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These Are the Supplements You Should Avoid Taking Together
Alyssa HuiSat, May 20, 2023 at 11:00 AM MST DIPA / Getty Images Fact checked by Nick Blackmer Most adults in the U.S. take dietary supplements, including multivitamin-mineral supplements, vitamin D, and omega-3 fatty acid supplements. If certain supplements are taken together, experts say it can lead to decreased effectiveness, increase the risk of side...