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How helpful are dietary supplements?

Here's what the experts say.

25 Jan 2018 1:03 PM GMT

Appendicitis is currently treated through an operation to remove the appendix, known as an appendicectomy but only in severe cases as pills will work. (Photo: Pixabay)

Study finds adrenal support supplements may contain unsafe ingredients

Lab tests of the supplements found they all contained thyroid hormone and most had at least one steroid hormone.

26 April 2018 4:04 AM GMT

Green tea supplements can cause health issues if people consume more than 800 mg (Photo: Pixabay)

Green tea supplements may cause damage to the liver as per EU health...

Health officials in Canada demanded more detailed warnings after a teenager had to undergo dialysis for his liver after...

19 April 2018 7:23 AM GMT

Study revealed that Sperm counts in men from America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand have dropped by more than 50 percent in less than 40 years (Photo: Pixabay)

Antioxidant supplements do not improve sperm quality, says study

Antioxidants have long been used to treat male infertility as they are thought to reduce oxidative stress on sperm.

3 July 2018 1:09 PM GMT

Vitamin D sometimes is known as the sunshine vitamin, because human skin makes vitamin D when exposed to the sun. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Sunshine vitamin may not reduce heart risk

Vitamin D may not reduce chances of cardiovascular disease.

20 Jun 2019 4:17 AM GMT

Supplementation with vitamin D significantly improved the action of insulin in muscle tissue of participants after six months. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Take vitamin D supplements to slow progression of type 2 diabetes

Study suggests vitamin D supplementation may slow type 2 diabetes progression.

27 July 2019 7:23 AM GMT

Vitamin D is essential for calcium absorption by our body. It is also good for muscle development. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Prevent strokes by avoiding taking these supplements together

Be cautious while taking Vitamin and calcium supplements together.

12 July 2019 1:35 PM GMT

People over 50 ideally need supplements to meet B12 levels. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

This is how much vitamin B12 you should take daily

Vitamin B12 dosage varies depending on your age, gender, lifestyle and various other factors.

12 Aug 2019 8:14 AM GMT

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25 Feb 2020 11:01 AM GMT

The levels of the female hormone, estrogen, begin to fall in their blood which can affect libido and the loss of interest in sex. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here are 5 things you can do to boost libido

From giving a self-confidence boost, to lowering stress levels or eating right kind of food, here are ways to spark up...

8 May 2018 10:15 AM GMT

As per a guideline from the American Association of Pediatricians, children between the age of 2-5years, should not be permitted screen time of more than 1 hour/day and for those above 6 years, the duration of exposure is to be fixed by the parents, who also need to act as a media monitor. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here are ways children can get Vitamin D, say experts

While calcium and vitamin D are vital for building healthy bones, calcium can only be absorbed when vitamin D is...

9 Jun 2018 3:50 AM GMT

Folic acid, a type of B Vitamin, is widely used to prevent neural tube defects in the foetus. (Photo: Pixabay)

Folic acid supplements ups allergy risk in babies

You may want to avoid taking folic acid supplements during late pregnancy if you do not want your baby to be at risk, a...

24 Dec 2017 2:30 AM GMT