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Have You Found a Hangover Remedy That Works?
A double-blind placebo-controlled trial found that a solution containing vitamins, minerals and five plant extracts is a hangover remedy that works.
Will Vitamin D Help You Avoid Infection?
Several research papers link low vitamin D levels to a higher risk of COVID-19. We need clinical trials to see if supplements help you avoid infection.
Can Plants Really Protect You from a Hangover?
A special supplement containing extracts from five plants (acerola, ginger, ginkgo, prickly pear and willow) reduced hangover symptoms significantly.
Reducing Cancer Risk With Vitamin D and Magnesium
A new study finds that the combination of adequate vitamin D and magnesium helps patients with colorectal cancer avoid an early death.
Quercetin Is a Natural Way to Relieve Spring Allergies
The flavonoids quercetin and luteolin can dampen mast cell response to allergic triggers and ease symptoms from spring allergies.
Peppermint Oil Can Help With IBS Symptoms
People looking for a natural way to manage IBS symptoms might want to try enteric-coated peppermint oil. Exercise could also help.
Can Your Gut Microbiome Affect Your Memory?
When their gut microbiome has more Lactobacillus in it, mice perform better on memory tests. Will you?
Can You Boost Your Resistance to COVID-19?
Adequate sleep and taking several specific supplements could help you boost your resistance to infection. Don't overlook the probiotics.
Should You Take Calcium Supplements for Leg Cramps?
A reader reports that taking calcium supplements for leg cramps at night has worked for three decades. Others prefer magnesium or other minerals.
Show 1208: Keeping Kids Healthy in the Age of Coronavirus
How are parents and grandparents keeping kids healthy when they can't go to school or the playground? Dr. Alan Greene has suggestions for families, 4/18/20.
What Are the Pros and Cons of Resveratrol?
What do you know about the pros and cons of the popular supplement resveratrol? Scientists are still uncovering its potential benefits and problems.
Will Elderberry Extract Help You Recover from Flu?
Elderberry extract has antiviral activity in laboratory tests, but there are not enough good clinical trials to show whether it works against influenza.
Can You Take Quercetin for Your Allergies?
Plants make some compounds to defend themselves that can be helpful for people, too. Should you be taking the flavonol quercetin for your allergies?
What Can You Do to Control Arthritis Pain?
Staying active, even while staying at home, should help control arthritis pain. We also offer other possible treatments that may help.
What Can Help You Stay Sharp as You Age?
Maintaining physical activity and consuming blueberries, turmeric and rosemary may help you stay sharp as you age. Which will you try?
Do Green-Lipped Mussels Ease Arthritis Pain?
The research is inconclusive, but a reader reports that New Zealand green-lipped mussels ease arthritis pain for the whole family, including the dog.
Should You Avoid Coffee When You Take Your Vitamins?
Don't worry about drinking coffee when you take your vitamins. It can interfere with the absorption of Synthroid, though, while tea blocks iron absorption.
Boswellia Boosted Pain Relief from Glucosamine
A reader reports that boswellia boosted pain relief of fibromyalgia and plantar fasciitis when it was added to glucosamine and chondroitin.
Are There Benefits from Taking Ginseng?
Scientific studies suggest that there are benefits from taking ginseng, but it may interact with medications to prevent blood clots.
Will Fish Oil Reduce Your Risk of Heart Disease?
British data suggest that fish oil reduces your risk of heart disease modestly. These supplements have other health benefits as well.