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Are Caffeine Patches as Good as Drinking Coffee?
Caffeine patches are marketed as an alternative to coffee and other forms of ingested caffeine, but just how good are these patches? Find out.
Which supplements reduce hearing loss?
Can supplements such as alpha-lipoic acid, magnesium, N-acetyl-cysteine, folate or vitamins B-12, C and/or E help prevent or improve symptoms among people with hearing loss due to excessive noise or aging? Find out what the clinical evidence shows, and learn whether Advanced Hearing Formula, a supplement marketed for ear health, is likely to help.
Do any supplements help with fatty liver disease? Are some diets more beneficial than others?
Find out if supplements such as vitamin E, fish oil, milk thistle, curcumin, choline, probiotics, vitamin D, reishi mushroom, or extra virgin olive oil are beneficial for fatty liver disease and learn which diet (Mediterranean, ketogenic, DASH, or fasting diets) seems to have greatest benefit.
Magnesium L-Threonate (Magtein): Health Effects & Safety
Magnesium L-threonate (Magtein) is promoted for boosting memory and cognition, improving mood, supporting sleep, reducing stress and improving symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Find out if it works and if it's safe.
Are Balance of Nature products good dietary supplements?
Do Balance of Nature supplements "Fruits" and "Veggies" supplements really provide the daily recommended servings of fruits and vegetables, and are they worth the cost? Find out.
Are fruit and vegetable “washes” or devices more effective than water for cleaning produce and removing pesticides? Are they safe?
Fruit and veggie washes, vinegar, and baking soda, as well as devices that use electrolysis, ozone water, or ultrasonic cleaning, are often promoted for removing dirt, bacteria and pesticides from produce. Find out if any work better than rinsing with water and if they are safe.
What is Pycnogenol, does it work, and is it the same as other pine bark extracts?
Learn more about Pycnogenol, including evidence from clinical studies on blood clots, osteoarthritis, cognition, vision, tinnitus, and the skin and safety.
What are the health effects of apigenin and is it safe?
Apigenin, a flavonoid compound, is promoted for sleep, depression, cancer, and other conditions. Find out if it works and if it's safe.
What are the health benefits of andrographis? Can it treat colds, help with joint pain, or other conditions, and is it safe?
Learn about the health benefits of andrographis, whether it can help relieve cold symptoms, reduce pain and stiffness of osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis, decrease symptoms of ulcerative colitis, or slow the growth of cancer. See the clinical evidence for the branded andrographis extract ParActin. Plus, learn about dosage, side effects and drug interactions with andrographis.
Signal Relief Patches – Do They Really Relieve Pain and Are They Safe?
Signal Relief Patches are marketed as providing "drug-free pain relief for as little as 30¢ per day." Find out if they work and are worth the cost.
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