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Getting Real About Red Yeast Rice

Does red yeast rice lower cholesterol? Here’s what you need to know.

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Much Ado About Magnesium

Magnesium is having a moment thanks to the sleepy girl mocktail. Here’s what you need to know about magnesium benefits for women.

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What You Need to Know About Probiotics and Prebiotics

It’s complicated. Here’s what you should know about probiotics and prebiotics and their role in your overall health.

Calcium for Wome

Curious About Calcium?

Does calcium do a body good? Read on to get the facts.

Vitamin D keeps you healthy

9 Things You Need to Know About Vitamin D

As vitamin D makes headlines (again), it’s time to learn more about why you need vitamin D, how to get it — and how much vitamin D is too much

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Are Vitamin and Mineral Infusions Worth the Hype?

Are you intrigued by celebrities’ glamorous portrayals of vitamin and mineral infusions? Read on to see if these treatments are worth every cent, or if celebs are just paying for the hype

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More on Melatonin

Lots of people are using melatonin as a sleep aid — but does it work, and is it safe?

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Answers About Ashwagandha

Ashwagandha’s all the buzz these days for relieving stress and fatigue. But is there anything to it?

Folic Acid and Birth Defects: What’s the Connection?

Folic Acid and Birth Defects: What’s the Connection?

Why all women of reproductive age should make sure they’re getting enough folic acid

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How Religious Fervor and Anti-Regulation Zealotry Laid the Groundwork for America’s $36 Billion Supplement Industry

50% of all adults in America have used a supplement in the past 30 days, despite evidence that the majority of these supplements don't work

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5 Forgotten Vitamins and Supplements

It's always best to try to get the vitamins and minerals you need from a healthy, well-balanced diet, but sometimes that's difficult. Here are five vitamin and minerals that you may need to supplement, if you're not getting enough through diet.

Natural Supplements Can Be Dangerously Contaminated, or Not Even Have the Specified Ingredients

Natural Supplements Can Be Dangerously Contaminated, or Not Even Have the Specified Ingredients

Are dietary supplements safe and effective? This professor of pharmacy explains what consumers should consider.

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CBD Is Touted for Pain Management—But Does It Work?

CBD is everywhere these days, promoted to relieve pain and promote calmness in people and animals. But does it work? The jury is still out.

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CBD for Women: What Are Women Using CBD For?

These days, CBD—cannabidiol, a chemical derived from cannabis—is being sold in many forms and used for many things. Find out what women are using it for.

Could You Be Short on Vitamin B12?

Could You Be Short on Vitamin B12?

In the ABCs of vitamins, B12 is often overlooked. Here’s what you need to know.

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Are You Getting Enough Magnesium?

Magnesium is a mineral that is important for regular bodily function. Here is how to make sure you’re getting enough.

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What Does It Mean if I'm Vitamin D Deficient?

Vitamin D is one of the crucial nutrients your body needs to keep running smoothly. Yet, it can be difficult to get enough of it from sunlight and natural food sources. What can you do?

Avoiding Pseudomedicine for Alzheimer's and Brain Health


Avoiding Pseudomedicine for Alzheimer's and Brain Health

With so many people affected by Alzheimer's disease, many people are looking for information about any kind of brain health intervention. And they may fall prey to pseudomedicine.

Hidden Drugs And Danger Lurk In Over-The-Counter Supplements, Study Finds

Hidden Drugs And Danger Lurk In Over-The-Counter Supplements, Study Finds

Over the counter drugs and supplements may contain dangerous toxins or unapproved drug ingredients, so people who take them may be risking serious health problems.

Could You Have a Vitamin B12 Deficiency?

Could You Have a B12 Deficiency?

It's important to eat food sources that contain vitamin B12 to avoid a B12 deficiency. People over 50 may need to eat more fortified foods or take a dietary supplement.

Dietary Supplement Facts You Shouldn't Ignore

Dietary Supplement Facts You Shouldn't Ignore

When choosing supplements, be vigilant about positive identity, potency, purity and performance.

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Do You Trust Your Supplement Labels?

If you’re unsure that the ingredients on dietary supplement labels are the actual ingredients in the supplements, you’re not alone.

More Evidence That Supplements Won't Help Your Heart

More Evidence That Supplements Won't Help Your Heart

There's another study suggesting that the vitamin and mineral supplements bought by millions of Americans do nothing to stave off heart disease.