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Friday, October, 30, 2009

Supplements

6 promising weight-loss supplements, 6 to avoid

October 02, 2008
From caffeine to cactus-based Hoodia, the world of weight-loss supplements is full of quick-fixes. And some of them appear to work, experts say. Click on the headline above for a list of six supplements that researchers say are promising, and six supplements that you should avoid. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Should I take supplements for my hip and knee osteoarthritis? Which ones?
By Grant Cooper , Health Expert

...post, we'll talk about the real difference between supplements and arthritis medication, how to... Read more »

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Migraines, Dietary Supplements, and a Final FDA Rule
By Teri Robert , Health Expert

.........we’re getting. That’s not always the case. Some supplements pose health risks. They... Read more »

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Once Again, Supplements Fail to Show Heart Benefits
By Craig Stoltz , Health Expert

...rich in antioxidants are healthy, but antioxidant supplements offer little benefit. A... Read more »

Health Guide

Dietary supplements are an important part of many treatment regimens for headache and Migraine prevention. When we buy supplements, most of us assume that we're getting exactly what the label says we're getting. That's not always the case.
......that we’re getting exactly what the label says we’re getting. That’s not always the case. Some supplements pose health risks. They may contain harmful ingredients or be improperly... Read more »
Nutritional and Herbal Supplements: ADHD Alternative Treatments
......deficiencies may be causing or aggravating of some of your symptoms, blood tests will help to determine what supplements may be needed. Your doctor can help in finding the correct dose of... Read more »
FDA Warns Consumers About Dangerous Ingredients in "Dietary Supplements"
...Nasutra, Vigor-25, Actra-Rx, or 4EVERON. These products are promoted and sold on web sites as "dietary supplements" for treating erectile dysfunction (ED) and enhancing sexual performance, but... Read more »
Drug-induced diarrhea
...Prevention To prevent diarrhea related to antibiotic use, talk to your doctor about taking probiotic supplements. Continue taking these supplements for a few days after the course of... Read more »
Colloid nodular goiter
Endemic goiter Prevention Use iodized salt or foods supplemented with iodine. Read more »

Medications

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