Warning for Pregnant Women Who Drink Green Tea

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Though the popularity of green tea is still predominantly in Asian countries, its following is growing in North America.  Green tea itself contains antioxidants and polyphenols, in particular such as catechins which have a number of potential health benefits including weight loss and promoting cardiovascular health [health benefits of green tea]. Folate and Pregnancy Folate is a water-soluble B More…

Does Fish Oil Supplementation Improve Body Composition?

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Let's face it, who among us doesn't want to lose some flab from around More…

Warning: Protein Supplements Contain Heavy Metals

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When you think of "protein supplements" and "heavy metals," the first More…

Warning for Green and Black Tea Drinks!

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Green Tea is a very popular drink not only in Asian countries, but More…

Does Pharmaceutical Advertising Affect Journal Publication about Dietary Supplements?

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A recently published article (Kember et al, 2008) looked at the impact More…

Does Black Cohosh Cause Liver Damage?

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Black Cohosh is a dietary supplement derived from plant extracts that More…

Do Fish Oil Supplements Contain Mercury?

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Do Fish Oil supplements contain mercury? Here's a quote from an More…

Bromelain for Knee Arthritis?

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Bromelain is an ingredient common in many dietary supplements which More…

Is Glucosamine Safe to Use for Pregnant Women?

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Glucosamine use in pregnancy? A study published in the Journal of More…

Does Folic Acid Fortification of Food Affect Rheumatoid Arthritis?

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Folic acid is a B vitamin which is found in green, leafy vegetables. More…

Cell-Fx – Should You Use Chondroitin Sulfate for Osteoarthritis?

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Does CELL-FX® Contain Any Ingredients That Actually Work? Joint More…