In our society of ever-increasing health consciousness, many people are exercising more, going vegan, drinking less, quitting smoking, and shying away from pharmaceutical drugs. Instead of taking prescription meds to sleep, to treat problems with menopause, infertility, weight loss, erectile dysfunction, etc., they are turning to “natural supplements” sold in vitamin shops, drug stores, and… Continue reading The Hidden Dangers Lurking in Some Dietary Supplements and How to Choose Wisely
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Eat Healthy – But Safely, Too
If you’re trying to eat better with the aim of improving your health or losing some pounds, that’s great. But besides the health benefits of food, you also need to monitor the safety of what you eat. And that holds true as well when the food isn’t considered healthy. Here, Stop Foodborne Illness, a nonprofit… Continue reading Eat Healthy – But Safely, Too
Mixing Medications and Dietary Supplements Can Endanger Your Health
When you take prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medications, do you take also a vitamin, mineral, or other dietary supplements? Have you considered whether there is any danger in mixing medications and dietary supplements? There could be, says Robert Mozersky, a medical officer at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). “Some dietary supplements may increase the… Continue reading Mixing Medications and Dietary Supplements Can Endanger Your Health
Popular Supplements that Work
You hear a lot these days about supplements. But do they work, and should people take them? Most nutrition experts agree that the best way to get your recommended daily nutrients is by eating healthy, whole foods. Whole foods are lean meats, seafood and poultry, leafy vegetables, nuts and seeds, fruits and complex carbohydrates. Whole… Continue reading Popular Supplements that Work