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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin): Sources, benefits and dosage
By Alina Bradford, Ben Biggs published
reference Riboflavin is a B-complex vitamin that helps the body break down carbohydrates, proteins and fats to produce energy.

WWII-era stimulant drug discovered in weight loss supplements
By Rachael Rettner published
The drug was one of nine prohibited stimulants found in sports and weight loss supplements.

Some 'Brain-Boosting' Supplements Contain High Levels of Unapproved Drug
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Researchers uncovered unapproved drugs in several "nootropics."

Supplements for Brain Health Don't Work, According to Neurologist
By Steven DeKosky published
Aren't all of these "medications" approved by the Food and Drug Administration? Nope.

CBD and CBD Oil: What Is It and Does It Really Work?
By Kimberly Hickok published
CBD has become remarkably popular in recent years. But is it the cure-all people think it is?

A Woman Fell Asleep During Cupping Therapy. She Woke Up with Bizarre Blisters.
By Rachael Rettner published
She had applied the cups herself, and then fell asleep, according to a new report of the case.

Weight-Loss Supplements Contain Dangerous Stimulants Years After Being Prohibited
By Rachael Rettner published
Some sports and weight-loss supplements still contain experimental stimulant drugs years after the FDA prohibited them.

The FDA Found Hundreds of Supplement Brands Tainted with Rx Drugs. Most Weren't Recalled.
By Rachael Rettner published
Over the last decade, more than 750 supplement brands have been found to be tainted with drugs, but less than half were recalled.
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