Vitamins and Supplements - Page 4

October 20, 2025

New vitamin compound shows promise for reversing Alzheimer's damage to the brain

A new vitamin K-based treatment could help replenish lost neurons in Alzheimer's patients, offering hope for slowing neurodegenerative disease progression.

October 18, 2025

Protein shake safety debate erupts after probe reveals lead in popular products

A new study reveals protein supplements contain toxic heavy metals including lead, cadmium and arsenic, though experts disagree on actual health risks to consumers.

October 16, 2025

Simple diet change may support gut healing for cancer survivors, researchers say

A sulfur-containing amino acid called cysteine could help cancer patients recover from gut damage caused by chemotherapy and radiation, MIT scientists found.

October 13, 2025

Popular vitamin D supplement may have an unexpected effect, experts warn

Researchers analyzed 11 trials with 655 adults and discovered that taking vitamin D2 supplements decreases the body's vitamin D3 levels, a previously unknown effect.

October 11, 2025

Overlooked supplement could slow aging and boost brain and heart health, expert says

A registered dietitian nutritionist discusses creatine's safety and effectiveness for cognitive and physical benefits, including heart health and bone health.

September 29, 2025

Your next workout could get a boost with a strange kitchen combo that's gone viral

The honey and salt pre-workout trend gains expert approval from nutritionist Robin DeCicco, who says the combination mimics supplements' effects for gym sessions.

September 28, 2025

Trending bedtime hack said to improve sleep, but experts aren’t so sure

Experts question the popular social media trend of using magnesium products on the feet for better sleep due to a lack of research backing the claims.

September 27, 2025

Cocoa extract could slow aging process in older adults, 'promising' new study finds

New research suggests cocoa extract could help combat "inflammaging" in older adults, potentially reducing age-related disease risk through anti-inflammatory effects.

September 26, 2025

Common vitamin shown to slash skin cancer risk in some groups, study suggests

A new study finds that vitamin B3 (nicotinamide) at 500 mg twice daily reduces basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma risk in veterans over a 25-year period.

September 22, 2025

Protein powers more than workouts, can also protect hair, according to experts

Protein deficiency can cause hair shedding, thinning and breakage as the body diverts amino acids from hair production to essential organs for survival.