Search results for Dietary Supplements And Herbal Remedies

Many Seniors Are Combining Supplements With Prescription Drugs in Dangerous Ways

Millions of older Americans take daily vitamins, herbal remedies, and over-the-counter supplements, believing they are making healthy choices. At the same time, many seniors are...

5 Herbal Supplements That Can Damage Your Liver

Many people reach for a bottle of herbal supplements the same way they’d reach for a glass of water. It feels like a small, harmless act. You’ve heard the names on podcasts, seen t...

Natural Doesn’t Mean Safe: Reports of Supplement‑Linked Illnesses in Adults 65+ Rose 14% Last Year, CDC Says

Walk into any pharmacy or scroll online, and you’ll see shelves filled with vitamins, herbal blends, and “natural” remedies promising better sleep, sharper memory, and...

HIWU Issues Horsemen’s Advisory Related to Supplements

In recent months, the Horseracing Integrity and Welfare Unit has adjudicated multiple cases involving the dietary supplement Easywillow. HIWU urges horsemen to utilize its substanc...

Are you taking too many supplements?

Doctors say supplements should be treated the same as medication, meaning it's best to make sure you really need them and aren't just taking something you saw randomly promoted onl...

FDA Meeting Invites Stakeholders to Weigh in on Dietary Supplement Ingredients

On March 27, 2026, the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) held a public meeting entitled “Exploring the Scope of Dietary Supplement Ingredients.” Sponsored by FDA’s Office of Die...

Why Taking Too Many Supplements Could Be Harming Your Health

Supplements are widely marketed as healthy aging tools, yet their benefits for older adults depend heavily on individual nutritional needs and hidden deficiencies. The use of dieta...

Are you taking too many supplements?

Doctors say supplements should be treated the same as medication, meaning it's best to make sure you really need them and aren't just taking something you saw randomly promoted onl...

HIWU Issues Advisory on a Number of Herbal Products

Following up on an advisory distributed in January 2024, HIWU strongly advises horsemen to dispose of any variations of the herbal products that may be identified on the labels as...

Healthwatch: Are you taking too many supplements?

With so many supplements being promoted on social media these days, it can be tempting to want to try them all. However, taking too many can be unsafe.

FDA Holds Public Meeting Exploring Scope of Dietary Supplement Ingredients

On March 27, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) hosted a public meeting on the scope of dietary supplement ingredients. The event was held in-person from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m....

Industry Responds to Introduction of New Dietary Supplement Listing Act

On April 20, U.S. Representative Maxine Dexter, MD (D-OR) introduced a new Dietary Supplement Listing Act to require dietary supplement manufacturers to register their products wit...

#393 ‒ AMA #85: A guide to medications and supplements: determining what to take, what to skip, and how to know if they’...

“Poor problem definition almost guarantees some sort of false positive.” —Peter Attia The post #393 ‒ AMA #85: A guide to medications and supplements: determining what to take, wha...

Out with the Old? FDA Pushes to Modernize Dietary Supplement Regulation

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has signaled a reassessment of its dietary supplement regulatory framework, recently framing a public meeting around key questions on ingredi...

Dietary Supplement Companies, Natural Medicine Group Sue FDA Over Health Claims

A group of dietary supplement companies, joined by an alternative medicine advocacy group, sued FDA (Law360 subscription required) for allegedly violating First Amendment commercia...

The supplements and routines that doctors swear by: Simple vitamins that really CAN ease symptoms of menopause and relie...

What was once largely the preserve of cod liver oil, vitamin C and the occasional multivitamin has evolved into a sprawling industry.

Doctors warn this popular vitamin may quietly disrupt cancer care

Many cancer patients turn to biotin supplements hoping to restore hair lost during treatment, but experts warn the popular vitamin may do more harm than good. While biotin is often...

3 supplements you might be taking incorrectly

Senators Introduce Dietary Supplements Access Act, Industry Responds

On May 20, U.S. Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and John Curtis (R-UT) introduced the Dietary Supplements Access Act, legislation that would allow dietary supplements to be purchased...

FDA Warns: Popular Supplements Marketed to Seniors Found Contaminated With Hidden Drugs

If you’re taking supplements to stay healthy in retirement, this is something you need to see. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued repeated...

About one-third of children and adolescents use dietary supplements in the US

About one-third of children and adolescents use dietary supplements in the United States, according to a study published online April 24 in Pediatrics Open Science.

Vitaquest Recalls More Than 350,000 Iron Supplements Over Faulty Packaging

On April 9, dietary supplement contract manufacturer Vitaquest International (West Caldwell, NJ) voluntarily recalled  356,140 iron supplements from various brands (Recall No. 26-3...

Creatine for Menopause: Can Supplements Help With Symptoms?

Influencers are promoting the supplement, long popular among athletes, for help with midlife muscle loss and memory.

Expanded Recall Targets Supplements Distributed Across US

A widely used supplement is now under expanded recall, raising concerns for consumers who may already have it in their homes.Blueroot Health said Friday, April 10, it is expanding...