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Spirulina: 8 Ways It Can Affect Your Health
By Catherine Roberts Diet and Nutrition News & Advice

Spirulina: 8 Ways It Can Affect Your Health

Amongst all the other vitamins and supplements out there, you may have seen a curious green powder popping up in your local supermarkets or health foods stores lately. If so, that vibrant powder is likely something called spirulina. You may have heard the name before, as it has become a pretty popular nutritional supplement lately, […]

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7 Vitamin Supplements that Improve Mental Health
By Jeff Hayward Men's Health News

7 Vitamin Supplements that Improve Mental Health

A balanced diet with all major vitamins and nutrients is always recommended for a healthy mind and body, but there are some vitamin and mineral supplements that have been proven to further help you manage symptoms of stress, anxiety and depression without taking prescription medications. Keep in mind that you shouldn’t rely on supplements to […]

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Walmart, Walgreens, GNC, and Target Forced to Remove Fake Supplements
By ActiveBeat Author Trending Health News

Walmart, Walgreens, GNC, and Target Forced to Remove Fake Supplements

The New York state attorney is calling bogus on a variety of herbal supplements sold by four national retailers and demanding they be removed from store shelves immediately. Investigations on top-selling herbal supplements retailed at Walmart, GNC, Walgreens, and Target uncovered a number of fake and potentially harmful ingredients. Instead of the expected herbs, the […]

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Walmart, Walgreens, GNC, Target Told to Remove “Fake Supplements” from Stores
By Emily Lockhart Trending Health News

Walmart, Walgreens, GNC, Target Told to Remove “Fake Supplements” from Stores

The New York state attorney is calling bogus on a variety of herbal supplements sold by four national retailers and demanding they be removed from store shelves immediately. Investigations on top-selling herbal supplements retailed at Walmart, GNC, Walgreens, and Target uncovered a number of fake and potentially harmful ingredients. Instead of the expected herbs, the […]

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How Safe Are your Supplements?
By Emily Lockhart Diet and Nutrition News & Advice

How Safe Are your Supplements?

Recently, the news headlines have been pretty rough on herbs. From accusations of mislabeling to questions about concentrations, herbal supplements have been bearing the brunt of hostility from the public, investigations from Health Canada, and recalls from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). However, according to leading health experts, the herbal criticism isn’t completely […]

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Healthy Adults Don’t Need Vitamin D Supplements, Study Shows
By ActiveBeat Author Trending Health News

Healthy Adults Don’t Need Vitamin D Supplements, Study Shows

A new study published in the Lancet finds that most adults saw limited health improvements after taking vitamin D supplements. The study found that these supplements failed to significantly reduce the chance of disease or fractures. The study, which was carried out by a University of Auckland research team, involved the analysis of more than […]

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Iron Deficiency Linked to Behavioral Issues
By Jim Greene Children

Iron Deficiency Linked to Behavioral Issues

According to researchers from Umea University in Sweden, iron deficiency in infancy may be a direct cause of behavioral problems in later childhood. U.S. medical professionals already recommend extra iron at four to six months via iron supplements if the mother is breastfeeding or via formula. However, scientists are now recommending iron supplements for low-weight […]

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