Research published yesterday announced that taking calcium and vitamin D supplements together might increase your risk of having a stroke. This finding was published in the Annals of Internal Medicine in a review of what’s currently known about the effects of supplements on our health. The review prompted some scary…
Nutritional supplements and diets not always protective, research suggests
Do the nutritional supplements people take or the diets they adhere to actually protect them against cardiovascular problems and death? Maybe not, suggests a new umbrella review of meta-analyses and randomized controlled trials by Safi Khan, an assistant professor in the West Virginia University School of Medicine. His findings appear…
You Might Want To Think Twice Before You Use Keto Supplements
The keto diet boasts a ton of transformation stories—even celebs like Jenna Jameson, Al Roker, and Vanessa Hudgens have dabbled in it (and have the before-and-after photos to prove it). But um, it’s still hard work—revamping your diet by almost totally cutting out carbs is a drastic change for your…
Nutritional supplements ‘don’t work’
Nutritional supplements ‘don’t work’ because the health benefits of vitamins ‘only kick in when they’re consumed in natural food’ Study even found calcium and vitamin D are associated with higher cancer risk Supplements should not be used as an ‘insurance’; healthy diet is key ‘You can’t turn a bad diet…
Best supplements for tiredness – the 3p a day capsules to prevent fatigue and sleepiness
Feeling tired all of the time could be caused by not getting enough sleep, or by spending too much time at work, said the NHS. Tiredness that goes on for long periods of time isn’t normal, and may be caused by an underlying medical condition. But, taking some supplements may…