Tag: Nutritional Supplements
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
Active Pharmaceuticals ID’d in >700 Dietary Supplements
More than 20 percent of the 776 adulterated products contained more than one unapproved ingredient
Folic Acid Past First Trimester Doesn’t Prevent Preeclampsia
Supplementation beyond first trimester does not reduce risk of preeclampsia in high-risk women
Adding Fish Oil in Pregnancy May Lead to Higher Child BMI
Supplementation linked to higher BMI z score at age 6 years but no higher proportion of obese children
One-Third of U.S. Children, Teens Use Dietary Supplements
Trend shows growing use of alternative medicines, including melatonin, ω-3 fatty acids
Folic Acid May Cut Stroke Risk in High-Risk Hypertensive Patients
Findings among patients with low platelet count, high homocysteine levels
USPSTF: Exercise Interventions Prevent Falls in Seniors
Second recommendation statement finds evidence lacking for benefit of calcium, vitamin D, or both
