Tag: Nutritional Supplements
Prepregnancy Folate Intake Linked to Reduced Risk for GDM
Folate intake before pregnancy tied to 22 percent reduction in developing gestational diabetes
Dietary Supplement Use Not Linked to Mortality Benefits
Excess calcium intake may increase risk for cancer death; link related to supplemental calcium intake
Calcium Intake Tied to Lower Rate of Late AMD
Patients encouraged to continue taking calcium if needed for other indications
AAOS: Supplement Use Low in Patients With Osteoporosis, Hip Fracture
Non-Caucasian minorities less likely to receive proper supplementation
FDA Warns 17 Companies About Illegal Alzheimer Disease Products
The products are often sold on websites and social media and may be ineffective, unsafe
Routine Supplements to Prevent Chronic Disease Not Advised
Micronutrient supplements may be warranted for specific nutritional needs or deficiencies
Men Should Avoid ‘Rhino’ Sexual Enhancement Products, FDA Says
Reports include chest pain, severe headaches, prolonged erections after taking Rhino products
FDA Warns Two Companies About Bogus Opioid Addiction Treatment
Tianeptine-containing dietary supplements can pose a number of health risks
AHA: Limited Benefit for n-3 Fatty Acids in CVD, Cancer Prevention
Second study shows no significant results for vitamin D supplementation versus placebo
Most Supplements Contain Prohibited Stimulants
75 percent of supplements purchased in 2017 contained one or more stimulants subject to FDA notices
