Ruth CleggHealth and wellbeing reporter BBC I have some in my cupboard. And I’m far from alone – creatine has become the supplement of choice for millions. Originally known for enhancing the performance of bodybuilders and athletes in the 1990s, this white powder is now entering the spice cupboards (well, that’s where I store mine) … Read more
Drs Chris and Xand sit down with Professor Stella Volpe, the Head of the department of Nutrition, Food and Exercise at Virginia Tech in the US. Source link
Parents are being warned to stop using Nutrition Ignition Kids Magnesium Glycinate Gummies, due to them containing an undeclared drug called melatonin that could cause issues for children. Melatonin is a prescription-only medicine, which can cause drowsiness, headaches, dizziness and nausea. Testing of two batches by the UK’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) … Read more
Jan. 26, 2022 — Are you thinking of adding supplements to your diet? While supplements can be helpful in some cases, they can be a very slippery slope, and users must proceed with caution, one registered dietitian nutritionist says. Jamie Lee McIntyre, a dietitian and nutrition consultant at JamieLeeRDN.com, says she sees more interest in supplementation … Read more
By Siddharth Rastogi Although the ravaging second wave seems to be ebbing now and the need for medical oxygen, something which was reckoned a desperately lifesaving resource just weeks back, has receded, it is time to consider long-term measures. The tragic sight of hospitals across the country abruptly running out of oxygen and patients losing … Read more
SOURCES: American Academy of Pediatrics: “A Breastfeeding Checklist: Are You Nursing Correctly?” “Common Myths About Breastfeeding,” “Ensuring Proper Latch On,” “Why Breastfeed.” CDC: “Why It Matters.” Office of Women’s Health: “Breastfeeding,” “Common Breastfeeding Challenges.” Stephanie Mantilla, parent, Houston. Kim McGraw, parent, Hobart, IN. Chelsea Roller, parent, Overland Park, KS. United States Lactation Consultant Association: “About … Read more
Barry Fox, MD, clinical professor of infectious disease, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. Harri Hemilä, MD, PhD, adjunct professor, Department of Public Health, University of Helsinki, Finland. Simin Nikbin Meydani, DVM, PhD, senior scientist and director, Nutritional Immunology Lab, Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging , Tufts University. Tracey J. Smith, … Read more
By Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, Nov. 13, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Millions of people take a fish oil or vitamin D supplement in hopes of warding off a host of ills. But a new study finds the nutrients won’t shield against the common and potential heart rhythm disorder known as atrial fibrillation. … Read more