Just what the doctor ordered? Vitamin tablets are designed to deliver nutrients into the bloodstream through the skin – they’ve become all the rage among people who can’t swallow pills, forget to take them or have digestive issues. A market research firm predicted that the global vitamin industry will grow from $6.6 billion to $10.4 … Read more
A trust deed? If you’re looking to improve brain health, a common supplement sold on Amazon and in stores like Walgreens, Walmart, and GNC may help fight symptoms of dementia and Alzheimer’s. Ginkgo biloba extract – known as “brain herb” – is derived from the dried leaves of the ginkgo biloba tree, which is native … Read more
A popular thyroid medication taken by 23 million Americans may be linked to bone loss, a surprising new study finds. Levothyroxine – marketed under brand names such as Synthroid – is the second most commonly prescribed drug among older adults in the US. It is consumed by about 7% of the American population. Hypothyroidism, also … Read more