Health experts and government agencies have flagged the potential dangers of dietary supplements, some of which promise energy, weight loss, increased muscle mass or improved sexual performance. Although such products often are promoted as “herbal” or “natural,” they can contain synthetic ingredients and toxic chemicals not listed on their labels. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration […]
Resveratrol is one of the supplements, which are used for repairing the damaged compounds present in your body. It acts as anti-oxidants. These antioxidants protect your body from unwanted damage and keep you healthy. This is a group of compounds, which commonly called as polyphenols. Benefits of resveratrol supplements: If you are suffered from severe […]
On Tuesday Federal agencies including the Department of Justice and the health and anti-trust regulators will announce criminal and civil actions related to unlawful advertising and sale of dietary supplements. Photo: USA TODAY Want more money for your holiday budget? Cross off dietary supplements from your grocery list. My holiday wish is to clear up […]
If you want to find definitive treatment for hair loss, it’s best to use the types of supplements that follow. If you are interested in trying these supplements, be sure to consult your doctor first (black grape seed oil can lower blood pressure in people who have low blood pressure and can also reduce the […]
WEIGHT LOSS is one of the main aims for Britons across the country, but diet pills can be dangerous when taken without medical advice. However, one supplement could provide fast weight loss if you use it in your diet plan. A diet plan that is propped up by natural supplements can help dieters to shed […]
For thousands of years, herbal medicine was the predominant form of health care on the planet. For many people, it still is. In our switch to modern medicine, much of that ancient wisdom was sadly lost, rejected as the superstition of primitive people. Recent research is proving, however, that our ancestors were smarter than they’ve been […]
A plant-based dietary supplement that can help prevent and control diabetes, high cholesterol and hypertension is now available in the country. Gynuracel™ is made from the leaves of Gynura procumbens (kamañgi in Tagalog), a medicinal plant commonly found in tropical Asia countries such as China, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Vietnam. Traditionally, it is widely used for the treatment of […]
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC or Commission) reminded consumers that dietary supplements aren’t intended to treat diseases, despite products that promote supplements for various serious conditions including arthritis, Alzheimer’s disease, cancer and obesity. Colleen Tressler, an FTC consumer education specialist, noted FDA doesn’t evaluate dietary supplements for effectiveness and safety. “Be skeptical about amazing health […]
Dietary supplements and herbal medicines may harm children and teens Many kids and teens are using dietary and herbal supplements, but some health experts have questioned the safety of these over-the-counter products. According to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, around 12 percent of children and teens in the United States use an […]
Americans spend billions of dollars each year on dietary supplements, touted to relieve everything that could possibly be wrong with you. The National Institutes of Health’s Office of Dietary Supplements estimates that, in 2014, Americans spent nearly $37 billion on these products, with much of that money going toward products promising to help you lose weight, build […]