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Dietary supplements

Do supplement patches actually work?

Patches for vitamins, herbal extracts and other common wellness supplements are being marketed like nicotine or oestrogen patches.
Patches for vitamins, herbal extracts and other common wellness supplements are being marketed like nicotine or oestrogen patches.

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Can collagen be vegan? Meet the plant-based alternative

Three girls bonding over makeup and skincare
Three girls bonding over makeup and skincare

Americans love supplements, but experts doubt their benefits

A new survey found that eight in 10 Americans were taking vitamins, protein powders or other supplements.
A new survey found that eight in 10 Americans were taking vitamins, protein powders or other supplements.

Is magnesium the new melatonin?

Little research has been done on whether magnesium helps with sleep.
Little research has been done on whether magnesium helps with sleep.

How to tell if fatigue and dark circles signal iron deficiency

Fatigue is a hallmark symptom of iron deficiency.
Fatigue is a hallmark symptom of iron deficiency.

The peptide craze: When hype moves faster than science

For many consumers, the term “peptide” is as beguiling as it is confusing. 
For many consumers, the term “peptide” is as beguiling as it is confusing. 

HSA warns of banned substances, potent steroids in products marketed as herbal remedies, supplement

The products are (from left) C-Nine Dietary Supplement Product, Xue Ya Gao Zhong Feng Qing Cao Yao Cao and B-Lian-S Herbal Cream.
The products are (from left) C-Nine Dietary Supplement Product, Xue Ya Gao Zhong Feng Qing Cao Yao Cao and B-Lian-S Herbal Cream.

Are omega-3 supplements actually good for your brain?

The vast majority of clinical trials have found that taking omega-3 supplements offers virtually no benefit for cognition or dementia symptoms.
The vast majority of clinical trials have found that taking omega-3 supplements offers virtually no benefit for cognition or dementia symptoms.

NKF lowers malnutrition risk among its patients by putting protein first

NKF principal dietitian Yee Chooi Fong explaining protein requirements to Neo Ah Lek at NKF’s 633 Ang Mo Kio Dialysis Centre on June 24.
NKF principal dietitian Yee Chooi Fong explaining protein requirements to Neo Ah Lek at NKF’s 633 Ang Mo Kio Dialysis Centre on June 24.

Glutathione is vital for health, but is it worth buying as a supplement?

Does glutathione, which is sold as dissolving strips, capsules, liquids, gels and powders, actually work?
Does glutathione, which is sold as dissolving strips, capsules, liquids, gels and powders, actually work?

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