Product Reviews and Information for POTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome)
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Are There Supplements That Help Treat POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome)?
Find out which supplements and lifestyle changes may be helpful for people with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS).
Clinical Update
6/17/2022
Supplements for POTS?
People with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) experience a fast heart rate, dizziness, and other symptoms when standing. Can any supplements or lifestyle changes help? Find out in our answer to the question: Are there supplements that help treat POTS?
Clinical Update
5/24/2017
POTS and Thiamin
A small study among people who suffer from POTS (postural tachycardia syndrome) suggested that supplementing with thiamin (vitamin B-1) may help some. For details, see the Thiamin (B-1) section of the B Vitamin Supplements Review >>
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How to Reduce Lightheadedness and Dizziness When Standing Up (Orthostatic Hypotension)
Learn about movements that can reduce lightheadedness and dizziness that can occur from a drop in blood pressure upon standing (initial orthostatic hypotension). Plus find out if supplements such as vitamin D and CoQ10 may help.
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Do any supplements help for varicose veins or chronic venous insufficiency?
Find out which supplements help for varicose veins and chronic venous insufficiency, including citrus bioflavonoids and grape seed extract.
Clinical Update
6/01/2021
Vitamin D for Orthostatic Hypotension?
Can supplementing with vitamin D reduce the risk of orthostatic hypotension (low blood pressure when standing)? Find out what a recent study showed in the What It Does section of our Vitamin D Supplements Review. Also see our Top Picks for vitamin D.
Clinical Update
10/31/2017
CoQ10 for Orthostatic Hypotension
CoQ10 may help reduce the fall in blood pressure that occurs in orthostatic hypotension (low blood pressure upon standing) according to a recent report. See the details in the "What It Does" section of the CoQ10 and Ubiquinol Supplements Review >> [Also see our Top Picks for CoQ10 supplements in the Review.]
Clinical Update
9/13/2020
Low Vitamin D and Low Blood Pressure?
Vitamin D deficiency has been linked with a form of low blood pressure (orthostatic hypotension) in older men. Get the details in the What It Does section of Vitamin D Supplements Review. Also see our Top Picks for vitamin D.
Clinical Update
9/25/2020
Vitamin D for Dizziness When Rising?
Can vitamin D reduce symptoms of orthostatic intolerance (low blood pressure when standing up)? Find out what a new study in adolescents showed in the What It Does section of Vitamin D Supplements Review. Also see our Top Picks for vitamin D.
Clinical Update
2/18/2022
Help for Dizziness When Standing
Many people experience lightheadedness when standing up due to a temporary drop in blood pressure but certain techniques may help, according to a new study. Get the details in our new article How to Reduce Lightheadedness and Dizziness When Standing Up (Orthostatic Hypotension).
Clinical Update
11/14/2023
Aluminum Exposure from Coffee?
Does drinking coffee made from aluminum capsules or in aluminum pots significantly increase aluminum exposure? Find out what research suggests in the Other Concerns with Coffee section of our article about coffee.
Recalls & Warnings
September 15, 2020
FDA Warns Seller of Unapproved "COVID-19 test package"
On June 29, 2020, the FDA issued a warning letter to Pomegranate Consulting, LLC, Pomegranate Consulting, Ltd. dba Glorious One-Pot Meals for selling COVID-19 test package, an unapproved, adulterated, and misbranded antibody test for coronavirus (COVID-19).