supplements

Designer Supplements v. Flawed DNA

The DSIB Blog  Thu, 09/04/2008 - 13:02

As we mentioned in the blog earlier this month, breakthroughs in DNA sequencing are beginning to influence developments in the field of supplements, affording companies the possibility to develop personalized vitamins.


 

Supplements OK for Cancer Survivors?

WebMD Health  Tue, 08/12/2008 - 17:43

Dietary supplement use among long-term cancer survivors aged 65 and older is very common, according to a new study. But researchers say the practice may pose risks.


 

FDA Warns About Fraudulent Cancer Treatments

washingtonpost.com - Health  Tue, 06/17/2008 - 14:29

WASHINGTON -- The Food and Drug Administration is cracking down on teas, supplements, creams and other products that falsely claim to cure, treat or prevent cancer even though they are not agency-approved drugs.

All are available for sale on the Internet.


 

FDA warns about fraudulent cancer treatments

Headlines from the Associated Press  Tue, 06/17/2008 - 13:23

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Food and Drug Administration is cracking down on teas, supplements, creams and other products that falsely claim to cure, treat or prevent cancer even though they are not agency-approved drugs.

All are available for sale on the Internet....


 

Beware: Risky diet aids may still be sold online

NYDailyNews.com - Health - NY Daily News  Wed, 06/11/2008 - 16:43

Many diet pills not approved by the FDA are still available online, but beware, they may contain banned substances. Here are some of the most controversial supplements.


 

Vitamin E May Up Alzheimer's Survival

WebMD Health  Mon, 04/14/2008 - 00:00

Vitamin E may help patients with Alzheimer's live longer, and the benefit may be even greater for those who take the supplements along with an anti-dementia drug, a new study shows.


 

Fish Oil May Not Prevent Crohn’s Relapse

WebMD Health  Mon, 04/07/2008 - 00:00

Two studies have found that taking omega 3 supplements does not help prevent a relapse of Crohn’s disease.


 

Supplements are not nutritious

EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health  Thu, 04/03/2008 - 23:00

Selenium, an 'essential trace element' often included in multimineral supplements, may not be as important as once thought.