Washington: Sleep plays a key role in health and well-being, but should we take certain supplements or medications to improve sleep? Let’s see what the medical experts say about this. About 18 percent of adults take medication for sleep. Although such medical treatment can help with sleep, it can have some side effects. The U.S….
London: Fish oil supplements are considered an excellent source of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, but a recent study suggests that this is not entirely true. According to media reports, a study published in the journal BML Medicine suggests that regular use of fish oil supplements may increase the risk of stroke and irregular heartbeat even…
A new study suggests that healthy people taking daily fish oil supplements may not be doing them any good. A study conducted at Sun Yat-sen University in China found that regular use of fish oil supplements in people with healthy hearts may increase the risk of a first heart attack or stroke. However, long-term research…
It is common for people to use supplements to improve the quality of their health because supplements help balance your daily diet and provide all the essential vitamins and minerals. However, there are some supplements that can pose a potential risk and damage vital organs such as the liver. Some examples of such supplements are…
Pennsylvania: Many people around the world spend a lot of money on vitamin supplements, which is about 177 billion dollars globally. However, experts say that these people are just wasting money. According to media reports, Dr. Matthew Silves, vice chairman of clinical operations at Penn State Health Family in the US, said that a balanced…
Massachusetts: A recent study found that older adults who took chocolate supplements had better cognitive performance. According to media reports, the above clinical trial divided a group of elderly adults into two groups, one with a lower quality diet. Both groups used chocolate supplements for two years. The results of better cognitive ability were found…
Birmingham: A new study shows that the majority of bodybuilders are unaware that the protein supplements they use can put them at risk of different types of infertility. According to media reports, British researchers found in their study that four out of five male gym enthusiasts, 79 percent, reported using protein supplements as part of…
Every day 110 children die of diarrhea in Pakistan, most of which could be saved by zinc supplements. Following the devastating floods in Sindh and Balochistan last year, zinc supplements along with oral rehydration salts (ORS) were given to thousands of children, protecting them from diarrhea and malnutrition. These views were expressed by the officials…
