Omega-3s for heart health? Exploring potential benefits and risks
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Chances are, you or someone you know takes fish oil capsules with hopes of preventing heart disease—the leading cause of death. Made from omega-3 fatty acids,…
potential risks and when to see a doctor.
In recent years, colon cleansing supplements have grown in popularity. These types of cleanse products promise a range of health benefits, from weight loss to feeling more energized. Colon cleansing…
When mental health meets technology: Faculty and students investigate the promise, risks and ethical issues
With nearly one in five U.S. adults living with mental illness, communities across the nation are struggling to meet the care and treatment needs of their residents, especially the most…
Colostrum supplements: Benefits, risks and more
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Potential liver risks from popular herbal supplements revealed in new study
A study published in JAMA Network Open reveals that about 5% of U.S. adults are exposed to six potentially hepatotoxic botanicals, which are largely unregulated products typically used to improve…
Health Benefits, Risks, Supplement Use
Xylitol (1,2,3,4,5-pentol) is a sugar alcohol naturally found in plums, raspberries, and strawberries. It was first isolated from the bark of beech trees in 1890. Today, xylitol is widely recognized…