Vitamins and Supplements - Page 4

September 28

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

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

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

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.

September 8

Popular sweetener could make cancer treatment less effective, study finds

A new study reveals that sucralose may reduce cancer treatment effectiveness, but supplementation could counteract the artificial sweetener's negative effects.

August 30

How ‘clear protein’ is reshaping diets in the battle against belly fat

Delivering the same 20–25 grams of protein as classic shakes, clear protein comes in bright, juice-style drinks that pack the nutrient punch with fewer fats, carbs and calories.

August 29

Common daily vitamin shown to slow aging process over 4-year period

Harvard researchers discovered that daily vitamin D supplementation reduced telomere shortening by more than half compared to placebo in a four-year trial.

August 23

Experts say date and pumpkin seed snack hack could help improve sleep, ease stress

Magnesium deficiency affects millions of Americans, causing sleep problems and anxiety, but foods like pumpkin seeds, dates and leafy greens can boost levels naturally.

August 7

Supplement sold at gas stations sparks health fears as people report addiction symptoms

Users of Botanic Tonics' Feel Free tonic report severe addiction, spending up to $3,000 monthly on the kratom and kava supplement that is sold at gas stations.

July 11

'Hydration boosters' or just water? Medical experts make recommendations for beating the summer heat

Doctors discuss when to use electrolyte supplements versus water for proper hydration in hot weather, with recommendations on timing and fluid intake to prevent dehydration.