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Alpha-Lipoic Acid & Dental Fillings

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Is there a risk taking alpha-lipoic acid if you have mercury-containing dental fillings? Find out in the Cautions and Concerns section of our Alpha-Lipoic Acid Supplements Review, which includes our Top Picks for alpha-lipoic acid.

Zinc for Gum Disease?

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Did a zinc supplement decrease gum bleeding or inflammation in men and women with moderate to severe gum disease in a recent study? Find out in the What It Does section of our Zinc Supplements and Lozenges Review, which includes our Top Picks for zinc.

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Light Therapy for Macular Degeneration?

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Use of a multiwavelength light device may slow progression and improve vision among people with age-related macular degeneration (AMD), according to a recent study, but not all light devices show a benefit. Get the details in our article about the health benefits and safety of red and near infrared light.

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8 Red Flags with Supplements

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Probiotic for Colds in Kids?

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Did giving a probiotic to children with upper respiratory infections shorten the duration of fever? Find out in the What It Does section of our Probiotics Review, which includes our Top Picks among probiotic supplements.

Bad B-12 Supplements Sold on Amazon

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Eleven out of 23 vitamin B-12 supplements sold on Amazon and tested by a competing brand contained less B-12 than listed on labels, including two with no detectable B-12. Get the details in our B Vitamin Supplements Review, which includes our Top Picks for B-12, B-complexes, and other B vitamin supplements.

Better Form of Iron?

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Does iron that is in a "glycoprotein matrix" have better absorption than more commonly used forms of iron such as ferrous fumarate or iron bisglycinate (Ferrochel)? Find out what a recent study showed in the Forms of Iron section of our Iron Supplements Review, which includes our Top Picks among iron supplements.

IV Vitamin Safety?

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