N-acetyl cysteine (NAC) helps respiratory conditions such as asthma and emphysema. Learn how to take it without risking cancer and other diseases.
Vitamin and mineral supplements seniors take can cause choking because the pills are too large. Here’s how to safely swallow pills and capsules.
Most people take supplements for extra vitamins and minerals. But sometimes high-dose therapy with IV nutrients is better for flu, migraine and more…
Yes, antibiotics upset the good bacteria in your digestive system, but restoring a healthy gut microbiome may require a different strategy.
If you have cognitive issues along with GI symptoms, this otherwise helpful supplement could be upsetting gut health.
Herbal supplements can raise or lower your blood pressure. To be safe, learn which supplements do what…
Turmeric and its active ingredient curcumin have similar—and their own—health benefits. Here’s the best way to get the most benefit from each.
Gummy supplements aren’t all they’re supposed to be. Here’s what you need to know before adding them to your daily routine.
Taking this herbal supplement a few days before a long flight or car trip can help prevent leg swelling—or worse.
This Bay-Area Buddhist lived a simple, clean life, but suddenly became quite ill when she started drinking an “innocuous” Chinese herbal tea.
Collagen supplements are highly hyped. Here’s the truth about what they can—and can’t—do for your skin and joints.
This powerful herb has an odd-sounding name, but it works wonders against allergies, cough and other troubling symptoms...
If you take a dietary supplement, it’s crucial to understand how it can interact with certain drugs and other supplements. Test your knowledge here…
Vitamins C and D and a few other supplements are on most people's radar. Here are ones you probably don't know about but may want to try...
Use our checklist to see how well you’re doing. If you take one or more dietary supplements, you may assume…
