Best supplements for lowering blood pressure

Some people take dietary supplements to help reduce high blood pressure. Do these supplements work, and are they safe?

Is krill oil better than fish oil for omega-3?

Krill oil and fish oil are popular dietary supplements containing omega-3. Krill oil comes from a small crustacean while fish oil comes from oily fish, such as salmon. Both are shown to increase blood levels of omega-3 and have benefits for health.

US Marshals seize dietary supplements containing kratom

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FDA takes action to protect consumers from potentially dangerous dietary supplements

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, in partnership with other government agencies, has announced the results of a yearlong sweep of dietary supplements to identify potentially unsafe or tainted…

BMC finds adults do not report dietary supplement use to physicians

More than 40 million U.S. adults (17.9 percent) report using dietary supplements (DS), according to the 2012 National Health Interview Survey.

Researcher warns of increased cancer risk with excess supplement use

Though dietary supplements can offer health benefits, one researcher warns that excess use of these supplements may raise the risk of cancer.

Durbin, Blumenthal ‘troubled’ by FDA inaction on mislabelled supplements

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Amphetamine-like stimulant remains in dietary supplements 2 years after FDA discovery

Two years after the FDA identified an amphetamine-like stimulant in a number of dietary supplements, a new study finds the organization has taken no action to remove it.

Supplements not associated with reduced risk of cardiovascular disease in elderly

Daily dietary supplements of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (also found in fish) or lutein and zeaxanthin (nutrients found in green leafy vegetables) were not associated with reduced risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) in elderly patients with the eye disease age-related macular degeneration.

Latest research on ingredients that make chocolate, olive oil, tea healthful foods

The scientific spotlight turns to focus on the healthful antioxidant substances in red wine, dark chocolate, olive oil, coffee, tea, and other foods and dietary supplements that are enticing millions of consumers with the promise of a healthier, longer life…

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