Heart health: Supplements don’t work, with one exception

A new meta-analysis of existing studies finds that, with one exception, the most commonly used supplements do not protect against heart disease or stroke.

Can you drink coffee while taking Adderall?

Adderall is a stimulant medication commonly used to treat ADHD.

MSG: More than just a food additive

Monosodium glutamate is a commonly used but controversial food additive, with important functions in the brain and the gut.

Turmeric: Health Benefits, Nutritional Information

Learn all about turmeric, a member of the ginger family that is commonly used as a spice. This article explores the health benefits of turmeric and tips on how to use it in food.

Face cream ingredient found to mimic life-extending effects of a calorie restriction diet in worms

A commonly used skin care ingredient is one of several newly identified compounds that can mimic the life-extending effect of a starvation diet, new University of Liverpool research has revealed.

Is phthalate alternative really safe?

A commonly used plasticizer known as DINCH, which is found in products that come into close contact with humans, such as medical devices, children’s toys and food packaging, might not be as safe…

Monosodium glutamate, obesity and fatty liver disease

The commonly used food additive monosodium glutamate (MSG) has been linked to obesity and disorders associated with metabolic syndrome including progressive liver disease.

By mimicking a low-carb diet, glucosamine promotes longevity

Life-prolonging effect of a commonly used food supplement in worms and miceGlucosamine has been freely available in drugstores for many decades.

‘Tingling’ Asian spice could help with chronic pain

A tasty new study analyzing the effects of Szechuan pepper, a commonly used spice in Asian cooking, uncovers the intricate dynamic between the senses of taste and touch, and researchers say their findings could lead to a better understanding of what causes tingling sensations for patients with chronic pain…

What are the health benefits of cinnamon?

Cinnamon is a spice that comes from the branches of wild trees from the genus Cinnamomum – native to the Caribbean, South America, and Southeast Asia. The spice is commonly used in cooking. However, cinnamon is also associated with a number of different health benefits

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