Are Eggs Healthy? Here ’s What Experts Say
Eggs dominate the menus of all sorts of breakfast spots, from fast-food chains to organic cafes. But the humble egg comes with a lot of questions: Will eggs raise your cholesterol? Should you order an egg-white omelet or embrace the yolks? And what about organic eggs — are they really more nutritious?
Whether you eat them every day or just occasionally, there’s plenty to learn about how to incorporate eggs into a healthy diet. Here, dietitians weigh in on what you need to know about nutrition in eggs.
Are eggs healthy?
Nutrition experts agree that the protein and vitamins in eggs make them a healthy option. &ld...
Source: TIME: Health - December 5, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Cassie Shortsleeve Tags: Uncategorized Diet/Nutrition Source Type: news
Are Eggs Healthy? Here ’s What the Experts Say
Eggs dominate the menus of all sorts of breakfast spots, from fast-food chains to organic cafes. But the humble egg comes with a lot of questions: Will eggs raise your cholesterol? Should you order an egg-white omelet or embrace the yolks? And what about organic eggs — are they really more nutritious?
Whether you eat them every day or just occasionally, there’s plenty to learn about how to incorporate eggs into a healthy diet. Here, dietitians weigh in on what you need to know about nutrition in eggs.
Are eggs healthy?
Nutrition experts agree that the protein and vitamins in eggs make them a healthy option. &ld...
Source: TIME: Health - December 5, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Cassie Shortsleeve Tags: Uncategorized Diet/Nutrition Source Type: news
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Case Shows Biotin Can Interfere With Multiple Endocrine Tests
MONDAY, June 4, 2018 -- Biotin, which is included in many hair, skin, and nail growth over-the-counter products, can affect multiple hormone levels, according to a case study published online May 10 in the Journal of the Endocrine Society.
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Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - June 4, 2018 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Biotin supplements caused misleading test results, almost led to unnecessary procedure
(University of North Carolina Health Care) A new case report led by Maya Styner, M.D., of the University of North Carolina School of Medicine describes how a patient's use of a common over-the-counter biotin supplement caused clinically misleading test results and almost resulted in an unnecessary, invasive medical procedure. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - May 18, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
Patient Taking Biotin? Be Sure to Ask if Ordering Tests Patient Taking Biotin? Be Sure to Ask if Ordering Tests
A recent safety report from the FDA warns about this vitamin ' s possible interference with lab tests.Medscape Internal Medicine (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines - January 4, 2018 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Internal Medicine Commentary Source Type: news
Medical News Today: All you should know about biotin deficiency
A look at deficiency in biotin, the B vitamin that helps the body convert carbohydrates. Included is detail on how it affects pregnancy and treatment. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - December 29, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Nutrition / Diet Source Type: news
Medical News Today: What you should know about biotin-rich foods
A look at biotin-rich foods that can be added to the diet for a range of health benefits. Included is detail on types of fish, meat, and vegetables. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - December 4, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Nutrition / Diet Source Type: news
FDA Warns Biotin Can Distort Lab Tests
The FDA is warning that high doses of the vitamin B7, or biotin, in dietary supplements can interfere with hundreds of common lab tests—including some relied on by ER doctors to diagnose a heart attack. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - November 29, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Are Supplements Messing Up Your Blood Work?
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a Safety Communication titled, “The FDA Warns that Biotin May Interfere with Laboratory Tests.” The FDA is alerting the public, health care providers and laboratory personnel that biotin can interfere with certain lab tests and cause incorrect lab test results.
Some supplements, particularly those labeled for hair, skin, and nail benefits, may have high doses of biotin, which may not be clear from the label. Biotin in patient samples can cause falsely high or falsely low results, depending on the test. Clinical decisions made based on incorrect laborator...
Source: MDDI - November 29, 2017 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Amanda Pedersen Tags: IVD Source Type: news
Biotin (Vitamin B7) Supplementation Could Affect Lab Results
The FDA is reporting an increase in adverse events and one death tied to inaccurate lab results due to interference of the supplement biotin (vitamin... (Source: Physician's First Watch current issue)
Source: Physician's First Watch current issue - November 29, 2017 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
FDA Warns Biotin May Interfere With Lab Tests, Including Troponin FDA Warns Biotin May Interfere With Lab Tests, Including Troponin
Supplementation with high doses of biotin, vitamin B7, may interfere with lab test results, including troponin testing for MI.News Alerts (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - November 28, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology News Alert Source Type: news
The FDA Warns that Biotin May Interfere with Lab Tests: FDA Safety Communication https://go.usa.gov/xn8YY
The FDA Warns that Biotin May Interfere with Lab Tests: FDA Safety Communication https://go.usa.gov/xn8YY (Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew)
Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew - November 28, 2017 Category: Medical Devices Authors: ( at FDADeviceInfo) Source Type: news
Biotin Interference With Routine Clinical Immunoassays Biotin Interference With Routine Clinical Immunoassays
The use of biotin supplements may impact the results of immunoassays used to evaluate endocrine function. Find out what there is to know.Endocrine Practice (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - November 13, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology Journal Article Source Type: news
Taking Biotin May Make Biotinylated Immunoassay Results Inaccurate Taking Biotin May Make Biotinylated Immunoassay Results Inaccurate
Taking biotin supplements may interfere with immunoassays that use biotinylation in their design, yielding inaccurate test results, a new study suggests.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pathology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Pathology Headlines - September 27, 2017 Category: Pathology Tags: Pathology & Lab Medicine News Source Type: news
