The Dangers of Too Much Zinc
Zinc is a common nutritional supplement that has documented effects on immune function. However, taking too much zinc for too long can have potentially serious side effects.
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May 6, 2022
Lavender and Mental Health
Lavender has a long history of medicinal use. Recent studies suggest that it may have significant benefits as a treatment for both depression and anxiety.
April 20, 2022
Olive Leaf Extract
Olive leaves have been used in medicine for thousands of years. Research suggests significant benefits for heart health, blood sugar levels and some kinds of infections.
April 15, 2022
Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha is an Ayurvedic herb with a long history of use. Recent research suggests a number of potential benefits, including for mental health, insomnia and low thyroid function.
March 17, 2022
A Review of the Research on Colloidal Silver
Colloidal silver is often described as a scam or as being outright dangerous. Yet a growing body of research suggests significant and medically relevant antimicrobial effects of silver nanoparticles.
January 21, 2022
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is a pleasant tasting herb that may provide some significant benefits. The herb may help lower blood sugar, decrease inflammation and improve liver function along with having antimicrobial effects.
December 24, 2021
Are Dietary Supplements Unregulated and Dangerous?
While you often hear claims that the dietary supplement industry is unregulated, you may be surprised to find out that the truth is more nuanced.
December 17, 2021
The Potential Health Benefits of Stinging Nettles
Stinging nettles has long been used in folk medicine and as a food source. The herb also has recent research suggesting benefits for allergies, inflammatory conditions, diabetes, hot flashes and benign prostatic hyperplasia.
November 26, 2021
The Potential Health Benefits of Collagen
Collagen is widely used as a nutritional supplement. While there is a lot of hype, the research does suggest some potential benefits.
November 18, 2021
Ginger
Ginger is often associated with sweets and candy, yet the herb appears to have potential for helping with nausea, arthritis, migraines, allergies and preventing dementia.
September 23, 2021
Vitamin K
While most people associate vitamin K with blood clotting, the vitamin appears to have some additional roles that may have significant benefits on other aspects of health.
September 9, 2021
Potential Integrative Treatment Options for Asthma
Asthma is a common condition that can cause debilitating symptoms in response to allergic or other triggers. Standard treatments can help reduce symptoms, but aren't always fully effective. Several natural treatment options have initial clinical studies suggesting benefits for asthma treatment.
September 2, 2021
Boron for Bone, Joint and Hormonal Health
When people think about nutrients, they likely don't think about boron. And yet, the latest research suggests boron may be important for bone and joint health.
August 11, 2021
Natural Approaches for Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
Around half of all women of reproductive age experience symptoms and discomfort with their monthly cycle. Research has found several natural approaches that appear to hold promise for treatment.
July 23, 2021
Common Nutrient Deficiencies
Common Nutrient Deficiencies Nutritional Supplements on a Plate Nutrient deficiencies often go undetected and untreated (Bruins 2018). Compounding the issue, a lot of common processed foods are high in calories,…
July 14, 2021
N-Acetylcysteine (NAC) and Liver Disease, Infertility and Mental Health
N-acetylcysteine is a supplement that has research suggesting benefits for liver disease, infertility and some mental health conditions.
June 17, 2021
Vitamin A and Osteoporosis
Vitamin A is a necessary nutrient. However, data is emerging that too much vitamin A may have a negative impact upon bone health.
May 26, 2021
Vitamin B3: Niacinamide
Vitamin B3 is important for a number of functions, including energy production. As such, one form of the vitamin, niacinamide may help treat diabetes, infections, inflammation and some skin conditions.
April 14, 2021
Calcium
Calcium is an important mineral for overall health. However, some of the latest research indicates both potential benefits and risks from supplementation.
March 24, 2021
Coenzyme Q10 and Heart Disease
Coenzyme Q10 is a popular supplement to support hearth health. While some of the data on CoQ10 for cholesterol and blood pressure is mixed, it does appear to have benefits for heart failure.
January 21, 2021