Supplements & Vitamins
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Dietary Supplements Fuel Bad Health Habits
By Rachael Rettner last updated
People who take dietary supplements may ironically make worse health choices than those who don't.

Dieters May Unknowingly Buy Dangerous Weight Loss Supplements
By Rachael Rettner last updated
Dangerousdietary supplements continue to be sold and consumed in significant amounts in the United States.

Dietary Supplements Instill Illusion of Invincibility
By Christopher Wanjek last updated
The bad news? There's no proof that vitamins are a magic bullet.
Herbal Weight-Loss Supplements Loaded with Illicit Drugs
By Joe Brownstein last updated
Two or more lab-made drugs were found in 61 'herbal' supplements they tested by researchers.

Does protein build muscle?
By Anna Gora last updated
reference Does protein build muscle? Here are all of your protein questions, answered

Nine benefits of antioxidants: From disease prevention to healthy aging
By Jamie Kahn published
Reference We explore the well-known — and the lesser-known — benefits of antioxidants

Do testosterone supplements really work?
By Anna Gora last updated
reference Experts reveal the science behind testosterone boosters and whether testosterone supplements really work

Vitamin A: Sources, benefits & deficiency
By Maddy Biddulph published
Everything you need to know about Vitamin A, including where to get it from your diet
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