It is a fact: There is no scammier aisle of a drug store than the one that sells weight loss supplements. Labeled with hopeful promises about pounds lost, fat burned, and appetites suppressed, most consumers know to be skeptical of diet pills. But according to a new report by the Department of...
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For a while now I've been struggling with my weight. I'm not obese or extremely overweight, but it would be nice to lose 20-30 lbs. I've always kept up with my workouts...maybe spend an hour on the elliptical or doing laps in the pool. And I've seen results from both, especially by keeping up...
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the dietary supplement industry's leading trade association, has released its comprehensive report, The Benefits of Nutritional Supplements (4th Edition). The updated book, which assesses the current state of the science on the health benefits...
I'm looking for a little extra help to loose the last 10 pounds. I diet and work out 4 to 5x's a week but I need a little extra push to get me to my goal body. I've been recommended inferno max's burn and clens but due to the lack of knowledge there is on the product I don't feel safe taking it...
Beta-carotene, selenium and folic acid - taken up to three times their recommended daily allowance, these supplements are probably harmless. But taken at much higher levels as some supplement manufacturers suggest, these three supplements have now been proven to increase the risk of developing a...
A study in the May 2 issue of JAMA reveals that daily ingestion of fish oil did not lower the percentage of grafts with loss of patency, i.e. that remained open in patients with new synthetic arteriovenous grafts within 12 months. An arteriovenous graft is a synthetic tube that is grafted...
Herbal, dietary, and energy or nutritional supplements may offer specific health benefits, but they can also have harmful and even life-threatening effects when combined with commonly used medications. Clinicians need to be aware of and educate their patients about the potential risks of mixing...
Government regulators and the scientific community should work to ensure that they give clear guidance to the public about dietary supplements and cancer risk, according to a commentary published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. Evidence from animal, in vitro and observational...
Heart failure patients who take testosterone supplements may find they breathe better and are able to do more exercise, researchers from the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada, reported in Circulation Heart Failure. The authors had gathered data on four randomized human studies of...
i am 5'6" and 228lbs.... needless to say i have to loose some weight... im 17 and i have a trainer who i work out with everyday except Saturdays and Wednesdays. i do normally between 300-500 calories burned on an eliptical (30-45 minutes) and i do a little bit of strength training. he tol me to...
Going to GNC tomorrow to pick up some Protein and Vitamins and I was wondering if anyone recommends anything from there that helps build muscle and show good results. Thanks.
Ok so my boyfriend decided to get in better shape which i am not complaining about it but he got gnc vitapak program and i looked it up and there many negative comment about it. I rather see him get something better for his money. He plans on finishing off the boxes he has. What better then gnc...
I have been interested in trying this supplement from GNC. My skin has been really bad all of a sudden. I've always had a little acne but it was never as bad as it is now. In addition to the acne system I'm using, I wanted to try one of these supplements to kick my face into gear. Several...
I am fixing to go on a whole life makeover! I have already started eating better, bought a treadmill and have all the weights,ropes,and balls etc. I am wanting to buy supplements etc. and get some protein powder to add in shakes etc. I need a little extra boost of energy to get motivated. Anyhow...
Bikram Choudhury, the multi-millionaire yoga guru, is now selling vitamins alongside his trademarked hot yoga classes. Apparently, he's working in cahouts with with Natrol, Inc. to offer their Vedic Mantra(TM) products at their national chain of yoga studios, competitions, conferences and via...
I am trying to grow my hair out and I was wondering for a guy is it ok to take any biotin supplements. Ive seen questions where all girls ask this question but I am wondering is it ok for guys to take it to grow their hair longer?
I am trying to grow my hair out and I was wondering for a guy is it ok to take any biotin supplements. Ive seen questions where all girls ask this question but I am wondering is it ok for guys to take it to grow their hair longer?