B vitamins may not help prevent heart disease
B vitamins may not help prevent heart disease While supplementation of B vitamins is associated with lower levels of homocysteine, it is not linked with a…
Herbal supplements may relieve menopause symptoms
Herbal supplements may relieve menopause symptoms German researchers have found a combination of black cohosh and St. Johnís wort significantly reduces…
Diet rich in vitamin C may reduce inflammation
Diet rich in vitamin C may reduce inflammation Study findings published in this month’s American Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggest that a diet high…
Study questions the benefit of calcium pills
Study questions the benefit of calcium pills A recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine examining the effect of calcium and vitamin D…
Supplements may not ease arthritis pain
Supplements may not ease arthritis pain A recent study conducted by the National Institute of Health, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, has…
Vitamin C maintains vitamin E levels in smokers
Vitamin C maintains vitamin E levels in smokers Researchers at Oregon State University have found that a daily supplement of vitamin C may help maintain…
Saw palmetto has no effect on prostate swelling
Saw palmetto has no effect on prostate swelling New research published in the February 2006 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine has found saw…
Magnesium may lower risk of colon cancer
Magnesium may lower risk of colon cancer Researchers from the School of Public Health at the University of Minnesota have found that a diet rich in magnesium…
Health Canada warns against African supplements
Health Canada warns against African supplements Health Canada has issued a warning about two Nigerian herbal products, M2 Formula and Energy 2000, which are…
Vitamin D during pregnancy linked with bone health of children
Vitamin D during pregnancy linked with bone health of children Recent findings from researchers at the University of Southampton suggest that children whose…