Do any supplements improve balance or reduce the risk of falls?
Find out which vitamins & supplements may improve your balance to help reduce the risk of falling, including vitamin D and protein. ConsumerLab's answer explains.
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I have been having dizziness for the past few months and am wondering if it could be a side effect of supplements I take. Which supplements cause dizziness?
Reviewed and edited by Tod Cooperman, M.D.
Answer:
Dizziness has been reported as potential side effect of using supplements such as garlic, melatonin, saw palmetto, red yeast rice, policosanol and black cohosh. Vertigo, a particular form of dizziness, has been reported with the use of some weight loss supplements that contain stimulants, such as caffeine.On the other hand, there is evidence that Ginkgo biloba may improve symptoms of vertigo. Vitamin D may improve balance and reduce the risk of falls in older adults.
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Martha280
December 4, 2014Just a thought: I had low blood pressure, and dizziness often upon rising out of a chair or bed, and it went away when I increased my salt intake (unprocessed salt, like Redmond). My blood pressure went up to safe levels after that.
Harry279
December 3, 2014I had moderately low blood pressure which became considerably lower after long-term use of CoQ-10, causing me intermittent spells of dizziness. After quitting CoQ-10 and some prescription meds that also have the side-effect of lowering BP, I returned to normal. The fact that Co!-10 lowers BP is usually a good thing, but I had to discontinue it.
Laureen16605
March 18, 2018What supplements were you taking?