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Some studies reported skin improvements from collagen supplements. But many of these studies were sponsored, fully or in part, by cosmetic or supplement companies.
Advertisers use images of muscular men and slender women to convince consumers to buy their products.
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Claims that a product can boost testosterone levels imply that this will lead to a gain in muscle and strength.
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OM85 harnesses molecules extracted from bacteria, and has shown promise in preventing severe respiratory infections. It seems to work by training the immune system.
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Early research has pointed to a link between severe illness with COVID-19 and vitamin D deficiency. But there’s more to the story.
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The food we eat influences our bodies’ immune responses to infection. So focusing on nutrition is one thing we can do to help protect ourselves in the face of the coronavirus threat.
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Many people are taking glucosamine for their osteoarthritis. But do they really need to stop in light of new safety warnings?
Vitamin D is sometimes called the sunshine vitamin.
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Vitamin D is essential for good health and particularly for fighting infections and keeping the microbes in the human gut healthy. But in winter it can be difficult to get enough.
Not a real anti-ageing pill.
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Talk of a ‘breakthrough’ in NAD+ anti-ageing supplements may be premature.
One recent study revealed no evidence that selenium supplements help prevent diabetes, even in geographical areas where there are relatively low amounts of selenium in the natural diet.
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Most vitamins and other nutritional supplements are unlikely to prevent chronic disease. Invest in good quality foods, sleep and exercise instead.
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Largest ever clinical study shows no benefit of vitamin D in preventing bone fractures.
Yes, we need vitamins and minerals. But getting them from supplements isn’t the same as eating them in food.
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A new review of 180 studies found little or no protective effects from taking dietary supplements, and actually found some harm.
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Turns out taking antioxidant supplements after exercise doesn’t do much to help reduce muscle soreness after all.
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Six scientists on the supplements they take every day and why they take them.
Despite the marketing hype, antioxidants can be harmful when consumed in excess.
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Antioxidants are meant to be good for us, but not all antioxidants are equal.
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Studies show that cinnamon can lower blood lipids in people with diabetes or metabolic syndrome.
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The US and Canada began fortifying flour with folic acid in the late 90s. More than 70 countries followed suit, but not the UK.
X-ray of person with lung cancer.
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A new study has found a link between high doses of vitamin B6 and B12 and lung cancer – but only in men.
Women (and their partners) can give their baby the best start in life by eating well even before they conceive.
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Thinking about trying for a baby? Then now is the time for you and your partner to “spring clean” your food and lifestyle habits.
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Recent evidence seems to deny the benefit of fish oil supplements for heart health. But the quality of the studies is not that great.
Vitamins are often seen as benign since they’re meant to be natural, but the list of ingredients isn’t always accurate.
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In many instances complementary medicines have no added benefit when compared to a placebo, or weak evidence of effectiveness.