Dietary supplements

The winners and losers of the weight-loss economy

Fast food chains in the US like McDonald’s are changing their menus and portion sizes in response to GLP-1 users’ changing tastes in food.

As weight-loss drug users turn to dietary supplements, doctors, regulators raise flags

Boxes of Ozempic and Wegovy made by Novo Nordisk are seen at a pharmacy in London, Britain March 8, 2024. REUTERS/Hollie Adams

Do supplement patches actually work?

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

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.

Is magnesium the new melatonin?

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.

The peptide craze: When hype moves faster than science

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.

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.

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