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Can Vitamin C Help Your Bones Heal?

Influencers and some surgeons promote the supplement for faster recovery. But the science behind fracture healing in humans is thin

May 12, 2026

Can Red Yeast Rice Lower Cholesterol?

Marketed as a natural cholesterol fix, red yeast rice contains the same active compound as some statins, but with inconsistent dosing, potential contamination, and far less oversight

Mar 9, 2026

Pros & Cons of Taking CoQ10

Wondering if you should take CoQ10? Here’s a look at the risks and benefits of this supplement for the heart, brain, skin, and beyond.

Aug 9, 2024

Is Spirulina Good for You?

It seems there is always some hot new supplement trend that promises to cure any number of troubles. Spirulina is one of those trending in…

Jan 4, 2024

Should I Take Beetroot Supplements?

Eloisa Hife, a pet blogger and MedShadow reader, once read in a magazine that beetroot powder might help her athletic performance. As a fitness enthusiast, she decided…

Sep 19, 2023

Turmeric as a Supplement: Not for Everyone

The natural plant turmeric has many curative powers but must be used carefully to avoid unintended, even dangerous, side effects. Even though it’s been called a “miracle…

Mar 18, 2021

The Pros & Cons of Probiotics

Antibiotics are the drugs of choice when it comes to fighting bacterial infections. Without antibiotics, infections such as strep throat or tuberculosis can cause organ damage, even death. But…

Jan 4, 2021
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