Older adults taking cocoa extract supplements appeared to improve their heart health in a recent trial. But the research comes with some caveats. In a new study, adults who took a daily cocoa extract ...

As Americans take more gummies, pills and powders than ever, some physicians are trying to convince patients to be a bit more careful. Credit...Ard Su Supported by By Ashwin Rodrigues Earlier this ...

Zeaxanthin, best known for eye health, has been found to boost the tumor-killing power of T cells. Researchers showed it strengthens T-cell receptors, enhances immune signaling, and improves the ...

Note: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) doesn’t approve supplements for safety or effectiveness. Always talk with your healthcare professional about whether a supplement fits your health ...

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The folinic acid supplement will be prescribed for a subset of children with autism who have “cerebral folate deficiency,” but experts caution, “it’s not a cure" Semi / Alamy Stock Photo F.D.A. issued ...

Tara Bannow covers hospitals, providers, and insurers. You can reach Tara on Signal at tarabannow.70. Parents of kids with autism might soon flock to a dietary supplement with the same key ingredient ...

About 19 million American adults consume dietary fish oil supplements. These supplements, which primarily consist of the omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid, are widely ...

A new study reveals that much of the confidence people have in the health benefits of supplements might not come from science, but from clever wording on labels. Phrases like “boosts brain function” ...

Share on Pinterest Scientists saw a decrease in inflammation in participants taking daily cocoa supplements. Gabi Bucataru/Stocksy In a new study, researchers examined whether cocoa extract ...

Taking one type of vitamin D supplement seems to cut the levels of another type that is more easily used by the body, which could affect our immune system. Our bodies create vitamin D when ultraviolet ...

Supplements can have health benefits, but they do not require the same rigorous testing and approval as prescription medications. Buyers can look for certifications and read labels for signs of ...