The public generally views supplements as safe but the safety is mostly based on traditional and not scientific experience.

May 7, 2009 - Uni Blake

Dietary supplements may provide health benefits to certain at-risk population groups and reduce nutritional deficiencies.

Oct 26, 2011 - Chris Dinesen Rogers

US National Poison Data System showed no deaths from alternative medicine treatment reported to them in 2008, but reactions to dietary supplements, some major, were noted

Jan 26, 2010 - Dawn M. Smith

Phosphatidylserine is essential for cell signaling, nerve function and enzymes. Research indicates that it may aid memory and nerve function.

Dec 31, 2011 - Erin Connelly

Although many espouse krill oil supplements, it is important to know the benefits and whether there are any side effects from taking krill oil.

Jun 16, 2011 - Mike DeHaan

Facts on vitamin A deficiency and toxicity, beta carotene food sources and issues surrounding vitamin A in its retinol form.

Jun 3, 2010 - Fiona Wilkinson

Changes to what and how you eat can help remove toxins like chemicals, heavy metals and parasites for pH balance, better digestion and metabolism, energy and weight loss.

May 1, 2007 - Victoria Anisman-Reiner

It is easy to get lost in the world of dietary advice. Bear a few key points in mind to make sure that the advice you choose to follow is doing you more good than harm.

Dec 23, 2009 - Emma Barrington

Should older adults take a daily multivitamin? Find out what the studies show and what to do if you suspect an overdose.

Mar 31, 2012 - Katrena Wells

Eating calcium-rich foods promotes strong teeth and bones and helps prevent certain ailments. Here are the best foods to eat to ensure adequate calcium intake.

Jul 20, 2008 - Jennifer Murray

Magnesium is emerging as an important mineral for disease prevention. What are the health benefits of dietary magnesium?

Jun 20, 2009 - Kristie Leong

Dietary choices such as consuming large amounts of refined sugar, caffeine overload, and not getting enough essential nutrients all have an effect on energy levels.

Jan 31, 2009 - Jennifer Murray

Dietary intake of protein is necessary for many body functions, and everyone must understand which food sources contain it.

Mar 29, 2011 - Michael Koger

Why do we breathe oxygen? Oxygen is necessary for life, and the human brain can only survive a few minutes without oxygen. So why the great interest in antioxidants?

Jun 1, 2008 - Tamara Golden

Dietary intervention for the management of autism can be difficult to implement without understanding the hidden sources of gluten and casein.

Aug 28, 2009 - Diane Hartman

Do chromium supplements really cause weight loss?

Jan 7, 2008 - Ken Kashubara

Dietary supplements are used to correct nutrient deficiencies, enhance the immune system and general health, and reduce inflammation in autoimmune disease.

Mar 10, 2007 - Elaine Moore

Cleansing is simple with supplements containing fiber, digestive enzymes, juices and herbs that can help break down stored toxins in the liver, colon, and other organs.

May 1, 2007 - Victoria Anisman-Reiner

Research shows a combination of glucosamine and chondroitin supplements relieve the pain, swelling, and stiffness experienced by those with osteoarthritis.

Jun 23, 2008 - Jennifer Murray

How supplements came about , when to use them and how to be sure of the benefits and precautions.

Apr 6, 2008 - Angie Kennedy