Taking supplements can come with a number of risks, side effects, and potential interactions so it’s important to speak with your doctor before starting anything new.
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Capsaicin comes from chili peppers and makes them taste hot. It's claimed to help burn fat and calories and to help you feel full and eat less.
New research found that females living with obesity and heart failure lost more weight taking the GLP-1 drug Wegovy than their male counterparts with…
Dani shares: “With diet and exercise and these pills, I have managed to lose and keep off 30 pounds over the course of three and a half months.
(Attractive packaging and claims to provide health benefits don’t mean the supplement will work for you or that you need it.)
You can decrease your likelihood of developing stomach issues by taking NSAIDs with food, milk, or an antacid.
The OTC market's lack of regulatory oversight and transparency makes it more susceptible to fraud, manipulation, and other unethical practices.
“If there is a particular vitamin or mineral deficiency or a health condition that is being addressed, it’s better to take the individual vitamin.”
Discovering the role that these microorganisms play in our health is an emerging field of scientific research. Some research suggests that taking friendly probiotics in supplement form may have positive health impacts, particularly when it comes to digestion.
Zinc supplements may also help slow the progression of macular degeneration, an age-related eye disease that causes vision loss, per the Cleveland Clinic and a separate weight loss research review.
Research suggests that by combining this supplement with a low calorie diet, people may be able to lose 5–10% of their starting weight. The supplement also appears to help people keep the weight off over time.
Supplements can be beneficial for people who are unable to meet their nutritional needs through diet alone. They may also have some benefits for specific health conditions as a complementary approach, yet research evidence is variable.
To assure supplements have sufficient quality, standardization, and safety for public consumption, research efforts have focused on development of reference materials for supplement manufacturing and monitoring.