Vitamins and Supplements - Page 2

IV therapy and supplements under scrutiny as experts warn of potential side effects

May 5, 2026

IV therapy and supplements under scrutiny as experts warn of potential side effects

Dr. Mike Varshavski warns about IV therapy risks and unregulated peptides, while supporting creatine as a supplement with real evidence behind it.

Vitamin supplement may delay diabetes in select groups, researchers say

April 30, 2026

Vitamin supplement may delay diabetes in select groups, researchers say

New Tufts University research suggests certain genetic groups with prediabetes may lower their diabetes risk by taking high-dose vitamin D supplements.

Fish oil supplements linked to slower brain repair in some patients, study finds

April 29, 2026

Fish oil supplements linked to slower brain repair in some patients, study finds

New research from the Medical University of South Carolina suggests fish oil supplements could do more harm than good for those who have had repeated head injuries.

Aggressive brain cancer may respond to high-dose vitamin therapy, study suggests

March 31, 2026

Aggressive brain cancer may respond to high-dose vitamin therapy, study suggests

High-dose vitamin B3 (niacin) may boost immune function and slow glioblastoma progression, with 82% of trial patients showing no disease progression after six months.

'Gas station heroin' banned in another state amid nationwide crackdowns

March 26, 2026

'Gas station heroin' banned in another state amid nationwide crackdowns

Connecticut has banned tianeptine, known as "gas station heroin," classifying it as Schedule I as 14 states crack down on the addictive substance.

Martha Stewart's cardiologist says a simple smoothie add-in is like 'taking Ozempic'

March 16, 2026

Martha Stewart's cardiologist says a simple smoothie add-in is like 'taking Ozempic'

Martha Stewart says her cardiologist compared beetroot powder to "taking Ozempic" for weight loss. She now adds the supplement daily to her green juice.

Common vitamin could bring relief from long COVID symptoms, study suggests

March 15, 2026

Common vitamin could bring relief from long COVID symptoms, study suggests

New study reveals vitamin D supplements may reduce long COVID risk by 4%. Promising results for symptoms like fatigue and brain fog in clinical trial.

Aging could slow down with one common daily habit: 'Live longer and better'

March 12, 2026

Aging could slow down with one common daily habit: 'Live longer and better'

Daily multivitamin use slowed biological aging by about four months in a two-year study of nearly 1,000 participants, with the biggest benefits in older adults.

Ancient herb known as ‘nature’s Valium’ touted for improving sleep and anxiety

March 8, 2026

Ancient herb known as ‘nature’s Valium’ touted for improving sleep and anxiety

Experts weigh in on valerian root being called "nature's Valium" for anxiety, stress and sleep issues, warning that the comparison may be misleading for users.

Do collagen supplements really improve skin? Major review reveals the truth

March 5, 2026

Do collagen supplements really improve skin? Major review reveals the truth

Comprehensive U.K. study of 8,000 participants finds collagen supplements improve skin elasticity and ease arthritis pain, but don't boost athletic performance.