More Than Half of U.S. Adults Use Dietary Supplements
Use higher for women than men; use increased with age, overall and in both men and women
Supplements
Online Information About Probiotics Often Unreliable
Probiotics information available online is often from commercial sources, and most webpages do not refer to scientific literature.
Dietary Supplements May Increase Risk for Severe Medical Events
Consumption of dietary supplements, specifically those sold for muscle building, energy, and weight loss, is associated with an increased risk for severe medical events among individuals aged 0 to 25 years.
CVS Pharmacy Introduces Third Party Testing for All Dietary Supplements
Vitamins and supplements sold at CVS Pharmacy will now go through third party testing to verify the accuracy of the dietary ingredients listed on the packaging and to confirm that the product is free of certain additives.
Association Found Between Herbal Supplements and Hepatotoxicity
The major implicated agents causing hepatotoxicity include anabolic steroids, green tea and multi-ingredient nutritional supplements.
Alternative Supplements Becoming More Popular Among Americans Than Traditional Ones
Alternative supplements, such as vitamin D, fish oil and probiotics, are replacing traditional multivitamins among Americans.
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