Dietary Supplements Rarely Provide Sufficient Doses for Pregnancy
TUESDAY, April 25, 2023 -- Almost no dietary supplements in the United States provide key nutrients at sufficient doses for pregnant women, according to a study published in the April issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
Noting that... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - April 25, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Should We Reject Dietary Supplements for Reducing LDL-C? Should We Reject Dietary Supplements for Reducing LDL-C?
This commentary addresses whether selected dietary supplements, particularly plant sterols or stanols and soluble fibers, should be promoted as lowering LDL cholesterol.Journal of the American College of Cardiology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - April 24, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology Journal Article Source Type: news
Most Adults, More Than 1 in 3 Kids Take Dietary Supplements Most Adults, More Than 1 in 3 Kids Take Dietary Supplements
A new report looks at whether people took a multivitamin, as well as other more specific supplements.WebMD Health News (Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines)
Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines - April 18, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news
Most US adults and a third of children use dietary supplements, survey finds
Most American adults and more than a third of children use dietary supplements, according to a new study from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and those numbers have remained steady or been on the rise. (Source: CNN.com - Health)
Source: CNN.com - Health - April 18, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
The efficacy of mouthwashes on oral microorganisms and gingivitis in patients undergoing orthodontic treatment: a systematic review and meta-analysis
ConclusionsThe
short-term application of fluoride mouthwashes may reduce the colony
counts of cariogenic bacteria, but the long-term effect is not evident.
Chlorhexidine may reduce the colony counts of multiple microorganisms in
the short-term. Short-term application Chlorhexidine and herbal
mouthwashes may effectively reduce plaque- and gingival
inflammation-related indexes. However, the risk of bias, inconsistency,
and imprecision in the included studies may reduce the certainty of the
evidence. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - April 17, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Chartreuse, a green herbal liqueur, has skyrocketed in popularity. But monks make it and they refuse to meet demand
Green and Yellow Chartreuse on the Chartreuse website Screenshot Chartreuse, a centuries-old liqueur, is made by the Carthusian order of monks in the French Alps. In 2019, the monks capped production to lower their environmental impact and focus on prayer. Now, bartenders and enthusiasts can't…#yellowchartreuse #chartreuse #carthusian #alps #joshualutz #times #tonymilici #queens #michaelkholleran (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 16, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
The 5 best supplements for healthy aging, according to a longevity expert
If you’ve ever walked down the supplement aisle in a pharmacy, you’ve seen the overwhelming abundance of options available for your medicine cabinet. According to the 2022 Council on Responsible Nutrition Consumer Survey on Dietary Supplements, 75% of Americans use dietary supplements, most on a…#karaburnstine #kefir #kombucha #kimchi #tempeh #magnesium #usp (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 16, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Tantra Jelly Herbal Jelly for Him contains hidden drug ingredients
The Food and Drug Administration is advising consumers not to purchase or use Tantra Jelly Herbal Jelly for Him, a product promoted and sold for sexual enhancement. (Source: FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research - What's New)
Source: FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research - What's New - April 7, 2023 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: FDA Source Type: news
No kittens required: Scientists find new way to study toxoplasmosis parasite in lab
One of the most widespread parasites on the planet can also be one of the most difficult to study.
Toxoplasma gondii
—a single-celled protozoan—is capable of infecting almost every mammal and bird species,
including humans
, and in severe cases causes blindness, birth defects, and death. Yet it only sexually reproduces inside the intestines of domestic cats and other members of the Felidae family, prompting controversial studies on kittens.
Now, a research team has come up with a technique that uses gene editing of
Toxoplasma
to push the parasite toward sexu...
Source: ScienceNOW - March 31, 2023 Category: Science Source Type: news
Bizarre 'remedies' advertised as containing BRAINS are being sold online for £20
EXCLUSIVE: A British business is selling ' homeopathic treatments that list ingredients like 'brain frontal lobe', mobile phone radiation, as well as viruses found in animals and humans. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - March 31, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
The Academy of Laser Dentistry ’s Annual Conference is Featuring Expanded Sponsor and Exhibitor Diversity
In Addition to Showcasing Laser Companies, ALD 2023 is Including a Variety of Complementary Products and Services That Can Enhance Today ’s Laser Practice Coral Springs, Fla., March 27, 2023 – The Academy of Laser Dentistry (ALD), an international, professional membership association, recently announced that its upcoming annual conference is showcasing a diverse group of sponsors and exhibitors during its30th anniversary meeting. ALD 2023 is taking place from April 21stto April 22nd in Dallas. According to ALD Executive Director Gail Siminovsky, CA...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - March 29, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Are Dietary Supplements Beneficial in Lowering Cholesterol? Are Dietary Supplements Beneficial in Lowering Cholesterol?
Dietary supplements are often touted for their cholesterol-lowering benefits, but what does the evidence say?European Heart Journal (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - March 28, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology Journal Article Source Type: news
Three medications shown to interact 'strongly' with herbal supplements - warning
Some herbal supplements may be more likely to interact dangerously with heart medication. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - March 22, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
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Unapproved New Drugs/Misbranded (Source: FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research - What's New)
Source: FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research - What's New - March 21, 2023 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: FDA Source Type: news
Women claim these 'life-changing' herbal patches can help treat menopause symptoms
SHOPPING: Women with symptoms of menopause have called these herbal patches 'life-changing' with helping combat mood swings, disturbed sleep and hot flushes. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - March 19, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news