Dietary Supplement

Ingesting colloidal silver supplements is popular but unsafe and, in excess, can lead to a patient’s skin permanently turning blue, according to experts.

Researchers estimated that nearly 15.6 million Americans consumed at least one potentially hepatotoxic botanical product in the past 30 days, similar to usage reports for simvastatin and NSAIDS.

Cocoa flavanols may reduce the risk for incident atrial fibrillation over time, perhaps as a result of atrial remodeling, according to a secondary analysis of a completed study published in European Journal of Preventative Cardiology.

Taking a daily supplement with antioxidant vitamins and minerals may slow the progression of late-stage dry age-related macular degeneration and could help maintain central vision in affected patients, according to researchers at NIH.

Findings from a case series study revealed that 83% of 30 dietary supplements that were marketed online for weight loss had inaccurate ingredient labels.

Folic acid is critical for prenatal care, according to experts, and research has suggested its supplementation could also offer benefits in some other areas of health.

ATLANTA — A small study that involved participants eating a dozen fortified eggs per week demonstrated modest potential for improved cholesterol vs. a non-egg supplemented diet, a speaker reported.

Magnesium supplements may help improve bone health and blood pressure, but more studies are needed to confirm any causal associations, according to research.

Ashwagandha supplementation could be useful for anxiety and sleep, but the research is limited, so its clinical implications are uncertain, according to an expert.