Dietary Supplements

Omega-3 supplements, commonly found in the form of fish oil, appear to offer various health benefits, according to an expert.

The therapeutic efficacy of purified pollen extract in reducing vasomotor and other perimenopausal symptoms is questionable, but is likely safe, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published in Menopause.

Living kidney donors had a lower overall risk for bone fractures following donation but experienced significantly more vertebral breaks vs. a control group, researchers found.

Susan Weiner, MS, RDN, CDN, CDCES, FADCES, talks with Elizabeth Ward, MS, RDN, and Hillary Wright, MEd, RDN, LDN, about women’s nutrition and exercise needs as they age.

Almost no dietary supplements available in the U.S. provide key nutrients in required doses for pregnant women, which can lead to risk for inadequate nutrient intake from foods alone, researchers reported.

Dietary supplements are big business in the United States and elsewhere, especially when it comes to products marketed to support CV health.

Last week, Healio provided live coverage of the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions.

CHICAGO — Daily rosuvastatin lowered LDL, total cholesterol and serum triglycerides significantly more than placebo and six common over-the-counter dietary supplements, with no supplement lowering LDL more than placebo, researchers reported.

Many adults who were diagnosed with cancer said they use dietary supplements because they believe the supplements will help lower their risk for disease recurrence, according to a recent study.

The FDA and Federal Trade Commission recently warned against dietary supplements that unlawfully claim to cure, treat or prevent diabetes. It was the top story in endocrinology last week.