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Probiotics Can Cause Brain Fog
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Probiotics Can Cause Brain Fog

Satish S.C. Rao, MD, PhD | February 7, 2019

If you have cognitive issues along with GI symptoms, this otherwise helpful supplement could be upsetting gut health.

Can Dietary Supplements Affect Blood Pressure?
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Can Dietary Supplements Affect Blood Pressure?

Andrew Rubman, ND | February 4, 2019

Herbal supplements can raise or lower your blood pressure. To be safe, learn which supplements do what…

Turmeric vs. Curcumin—Which Is Better for Your Health?

Turmeric vs. Curcumin—Which Is Better for Your Health?

Andrew Rubman, ND | January 29, 2019

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 Vitamins: Any Better Than Candy?
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Gummy Vitamins: Any Better Than Candy?

Andrew Rubman, ND | January 15, 2019

Gummy supplements aren’t all they’re supposed to be. Here’s what you need to know before adding them to your daily routine.

Long Plane Ride or Car Ride? This Supplement May Save Your Life.

Long Plane Ride or Car Ride? This Supplement May Save Your Life.

Fred ­Pescatore, MD | January 7, 2019

Taking this herbal supplement a few days before a long flight or car trip can help prevent leg swelling—or worse.

Strange Symptoms: Suddenly Spacey, Tired…and Odd-Smelling
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Strange Symptoms: Suddenly Spacey, Tired…and Odd-Smelling

Andrew Rubman, ND | November 14, 2018

This Bay-Area Buddhist lived a simple, clean life, but suddenly became quite ill when she started drinking an “innocuous” Chinese herbal tea.

The Truth About Collagen Supplements
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The Truth About Collagen Supplements

Mark A. Stengler, NMD | September 28, 2018

Collagen supplements are highly hyped. Here’s the truth about what they can—and can’t—do for your skin and joints.

Stinging Nettle Nixes Allergies and More

Stinging Nettle Nixes Allergies and More

Jamison Starbuck, ND | April 16, 2018

This powerful herb has an odd-sounding name, but it works wonders against allergies, cough and other troubling symptoms...

Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Supplement Interactions?
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Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Supplement Interactions?

March 23, 2018

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…

The 4 Best Supplements You’ve Never Heard Of
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The 4 Best Supplements You’ve Never Heard Of

Andrew Rubman, ND | March 12, 2018

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...

There’s a Right Way (and a Wrong Way) to Take Your Supplements

There’s a Right Way (and a Wrong Way) to Take Your Supplements

Alan R. Gaby, MD | January 12, 2018

Use our checklist to see how well you’re doing. If you take one or more dietary supplements, you may assume…

6 Common Mistakes When Taking Vitamins

6 Common Mistakes When Taking Vitamins

Jacob Teitelbaum, MD | January 12, 2018

Many of us take vitamins and other nutritional supplements. In fact, researchers from Harvard analyzed data from nearly 125,000 middle-aged…

Immune-Boosting Supplements

Immune-Boosting Supplements

Andrew Rubman, ND | December 12, 2017

Vitamin C is crucial, but Dr. Rubman recommends getting more of this vitamin through a healthy diet, not simply relying on a pill.

Your Daily Vitamin Regimen

Your Daily Vitamin Regimen

Andrew Rubman, ND | December 11, 2017

In addition to a broad-spectrum vitamin and mineral supplement, people should also take multi B vitamins, calcium and magnesium supplements.

How to Rid Your Body of Toxins

How to Rid Your Body of Toxins

Andrew Rubman, ND | November 29, 2017

You can't completely avoid environmental toxins. Learn how to detoxify your body naturally from three angles—inside the body, outside the body, and diet.