Tag: supplements

Natural antibiotics, pills and herbs, displayed on bamboo spoons on wooden table.
December 4, 2023/Wellness

Why You Shouldn’t Self-Treat With ‘Natural Antibiotics’

Natural doesn’t mean they’re safe or effective

holy basil leaves, known as tulsi, on wooden spoon
November 29, 2023/Nutrition

The Benefits of Holy Basil (Tulsi)

This herb offers different potential benefits from the basil you find in pesto

magnesium pills out of container spelling out MG
November 27, 2023/Mental Health

Magnesium for Anxiety: Does It Help?

This supplement may help with regulating cortisol levels, which may help with stress

Closeup of a cold sore on a person's upper lip.
November 9, 2023/Primary Care

Why Do I Get Cold Sores? Common Triggers Explained

Food choices likely don’t cause cold sores — but they may help with healing and prevention

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closeup of person holding vitamin d gel capsule between fingers.
October 10, 2023/Heart Health

Vitamin D Supplements: Not a Quick Fix for Heart Disease

Research shows that high doses of vitamin D do nothing to lower your cardiovascular risk

taurine powder with spoon next to bottle
October 1, 2023/Nutrition

A Quick Tour of Taurine

This amino acid is in lots of energy drinks, but our bodies already make all we need

Chromium food sources including liver, chicken, eggs, potatoes, shrimp, cucumbers lentil beans and cereal, to name some.
August 13, 2023/Nutrition

Skip the Supplement: You Don’t Need More Chromium

The benefits (if any) of chromium supplements are still being studied

burdock root
August 10, 2023/Nutrition

Why Burdock Root Is Better as a Food Than as a Supplement

Getting your nutrition from your food is a safer route

apple cider vinegar in a stoppered glass caraf with apples in background on wooden table.
July 17, 2023/Nutrition

What Apple Cider Vinegar Can (and Can’t) Do for You

It could help lower blood sugar and suppress your appetite, but don’t believe all the hype

milk thistle
July 13, 2023/Nutrition

Is Milk Thistle Your Next Go-To Supplement?

Milk thistle research is limited, but shows promise for liver health, diabetes and more

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