DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Why does my doctor want to know what supplements I’m taking, even if I don’t have any…
You undoubtedly know the familiar aroma and flavor of cinnamon. This popular spice is used in cuisines around the world…
Lipoic acid, often called alpha-lipoic acid or a-lipoic acid (ALA), is a naturally occurring compound that is synthesized by plants,…
Q: What role does zinc play in the body? A: Zinc is an essential nutrient (meaning that your body can’t…
As the Covid-19 pandemic spreads to communities throughout the U.S., the epidemic of coronavirus-related fraud continues unabated. What to watch…
Q: In general, I eat a well-balanced diet and consider myself to be healthy. Should I be taking a daily…
Vitamin E is an antioxidant essential for the nervous, cardiovascular, reproductive, musculoskeletal and other systems to work properly. It may…
St. John’s wort is a widely known, non-prescription dietary supplement with use dating back to ancient Greece Overview St. John’s…
About a third of children and adolescents take dietary supplements. Parents should be cautious though, some physicians warn, because some…
Mayo Clinic Q&A By Brent Bauer, M.D. DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I’ve read that the antioxidant vitamin E provides a lot…
Recent studies dismiss vitamin supplements’ worthiness, but experts find the data bloated with generalities By Donna Shryer With an emphatic whack…
