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Is magnesium citrate safe? I heard that it might cause damage to the esophagus.

Find out if magnesium citrate is safe to use or if it causes damage to the esophagus.

Should olive oil be refrigerated?

Learn if you should store olive oil in the refrigerator to keep it fresher longer.

Can drinking coffee weaken bones or make arthritis worse?

Learn about the effects of coffee intake on bone mineral density, risk of osteoporosis, and risk of fracture. Also, find out if drinking coffee might increase the risk of arthritis or worsen symptoms.

How much calcium do you need each day, what forms are best, and how much is too much?

Learn about the recommended daily intake of calcium from food & supplements and why taking too much can be harmful. Also, learn about the forms of calcium that are available and which are best.

Can taking curcumin reduce the risk of certain cancers or help treat existing cancers?

Find out if curcumin can help prevent cancers such as colon cancer and myeloma from developing and if it has any benefit for people with existing cancer.

Are there supplements that I should avoid when taking clopidogrel (Plavix)?

Learn about supplement interactions with clopidogrel (Plavix). Supplements that may interact with this medication include cannabidiol (CBD), grapefruit, St. John's wort, ginkgo and others.

What are the benefits of Daily Synbiotic by Seed? Does it do what it claims, and is it better than other probiotics and prebiotics?

Review of Daily Synbiotic by Seed, including information about the prebiotic and probiotic strains in the supplement, and whether there is evidence of benefit for the synbiotic.

Are there supplements I should take, or take differently, when intermittent fasting?

Supplements that may help when intermittent fasting. Information about whey protein, CoQ10, magnesium and others, plus coffee, fiber and more.

Does taking creatine affect tests for creatinine in urine samples or creatine kinase in blood samples?

Find out if creatine can affect creatinine levels and kidney function and whether creatine affects creatine kinase activity, a measure of muscle injury.

Does drinking coffee deplete magnesium in the body?

Coffee can affect magnesium levels in different ways, so people who drink coffee may wonder if they need to supplement with magnesium?