Dietary Supplements
6/23/2020 - The use of dietary supplements in the United States has continued to rise despite concerns regarding their safety and effectiveness.
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6/23/2020 - The use of dietary supplements in the United States has continued to rise despite concerns regarding their safety and effectiveness.
5/18/2020 - In 2001, the Food and Agriculture Organization and World Health Organization formed a joint workgroup which classified probiotics as, "live microorganisms which when administered in adequate amount confer a health benefit on the host."
04/29/2020 - Dietary fiber is undoubtedly an essential part of a healthy eating plan, yet its effect as a nutrient has been somewhat elusive.
07/12/2019 - The nutritional value of seafood can be particularly valuable during fetal growth and development, as well as in early infancy and childhood.
11/07/2017 - The addition of a calcium supplement to their daily regimen was the first line of defense for the prevention or treatment of osteoporosis.
05/05/2017 - Many factors are suspected to contribute to the development of acne, including genetics, hormones and diet. The question regarding diet and acne has been debated for many years, and there is still a perception by many young adults that certain foods and drinks exacerbate it.
09/23/2016 - There are few naturally occurring sources of vitamin D, especially ones suitable for vegetarians and vegans. Mushrooms that are cultivated in the wild have historically contained higher amounts of vitamin D in comparison to those grown commercially.
02/17/2016 - The renewed interest in cooking and garnishing with flowers has prompted the interest of research into the nutritive value of edible flowers. But one of the biggest concerns regarding edible flowers is whether they are safe to consume.
12/29/2015 - Many of the trials evaluating the effectiveness of vinegar and glycemic control were small in scale, and the amount of vinegar, type of vinegar, its acidity, timing of consumption, and composition of the meal varied. The participants ranged from healthy adults to people at risk for diabetes to those with a diagnosis of prediabetes or diabetes and controlled their condition either with diet or with medication.
12/09/2015 - For those wishing to increase their nitrate intake for health benefits, it is best to obtain it from nitrate-rich vegetables like leafy greens (or the roots of plants with leafy greens, like beets).