dietary supplements http://www.npr.org dietary supplements en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:17:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif dietary supplements http://www.npr.org Recalls Of Dietary Supplements Highlight Mystery Ingredients More than 200 dietary supplements have been recalled in recent years because they contain drugs that aren't listed on the label, an analysis finds. The ingredients are potentially harmful, researchers say. Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:17:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2013/04/18/177791285/recalls-of-dietary-supplements-highlight-mystery-ingredients?ft=1&f=135379931 http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2013/04/18/177791285/recalls-of-dietary-supplements-highlight-mystery-ingredients?ft=1&f=135379931 More than 200 dietary supplements have been recalled in recent years because they contain drugs that aren't listed on the label, an analysis finds. The ingredients are potentially harmful, researchers say.

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]]> FDA Warns That 'Ninja Mojo' And 'Love Rider' Contain Hidden Drugs The Food and Drug Administration says it can't keep up with all the dietary supplements that claim to enhance sexual performance. Many have been found to contain potentially harmful ingredients, so the agency is warning people to beware of the entire bunch. Thu, 04 Apr 2013 12:21:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2013/04/04/176232105/fda-warns-that-ninja-mojo-and-love-rider-contain-hidden-drugs?ft=1&f=135379931 http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2013/04/04/176232105/fda-warns-that-ninja-mojo-and-love-rider-contain-hidden-drugs?ft=1&f=135379931 The Food and Drug Administration says it can't keep up with all the dietary supplements that claim to enhance sexual performance. Many have been found to contain potentially harmful ingredients, so the agency is warning people to beware of the entire bunch.

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]]> Most People Can Skip Calcium Supplements, Prevention Panel Says There's no evidence that calcium supplements help prevent bone fractures in most people, a preventive services task force says. And calcium supplements boost the risk of kidney stones, and perhaps heart disease. Mon, 25 Feb 2013 17:02:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2013/02/25/172876965/most-people-can-skip-calcium-supplements-prevention-panel-says?ft=1&f=135379931 http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2013/02/25/172876965/most-people-can-skip-calcium-supplements-prevention-panel-says?ft=1&f=135379931 There's no evidence that calcium supplements help prevent bone fractures in most people, a preventive services task force says. And calcium supplements boost the risk of kidney stones, and perhaps heart disease.

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]]> Popular Workout Booster Draws Safety Scrutiny Exercise buffs who take dietary supplements with the ingredient know as DMAA say the stimulant gives them a boost of energy. But some researchers and the Food and Drug Administration are worried that these products could be dangerous. Fri, 15 Feb 2013 16:04:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2013/02/15/171997753/dmaa-popular-workout-booster-draws-safety-scrutiny?ft=1&f=135379931 http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2013/02/15/171997753/dmaa-popular-workout-booster-draws-safety-scrutiny?ft=1&f=135379931 Exercise buffs who take dietary supplements with the ingredient know as DMAA say the stimulant gives them a boost of energy. But some researchers and the Food and Drug Administration are worried that these products could be dangerous.

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]]> Folic Acid For Pregnant Mothers Cuts Kids' Autism Risk A study of more than 85,000 women in Norway found that those who started taking a folic acid supplement four weeks before getting pregnant were about 40 percent less likely to have a child who developed the disorder. Mothers had to continue taking the supplement during the first eight weeks of pregnancy to get the full benefit. Tue, 12 Feb 2013 16:31:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2013/02/25/171828067/folic-acid-for-pregnant-mothers-cuts-kids-autism-risk?ft=1&f=135379931 http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2013/02/25/171828067/folic-acid-for-pregnant-mothers-cuts-kids-autism-risk?ft=1&f=135379931 A study of more than 85,000 women in Norway found that those who started taking a folic acid supplement four weeks before getting pregnant were about 40 percent less likely to have a child who developed the disorder. Mothers had to continue taking the supplement during the first eight weeks of pregnancy to get the full benefit.

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]]> Caffeine In Supplements Varies Widely A chemical analysis funded by the Defense Department finds that some dietary supplements contain far more caffeine than the amount listed on their labels. Other energy-boosting supplements contain less caffeine than the labels claim. Wed, 09 Jan 2013 11:52:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2013/01/07/168805964/caffeine-in-supplements-varies-widely?ft=1&f=135379931 http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2013/01/07/168805964/caffeine-in-supplements-varies-widely?ft=1&f=135379931 A chemical analysis funded by the Defense Department finds that some dietary supplements contain far more caffeine than the amount listed on their labels. Other energy-boosting supplements contain less caffeine than the labels claim.

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]]> Too Much Calcium Could Cause Kidney, Heart Problems, Researchers Say Calcium has been touted to stave off osteoporosis and promote bone health. But new research suggests going overboard on calcium consumption could lead to kidney stones or even a heart attack. Mon, 13 Aug 2012 03:29:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2012/08/13/158506960/too-much-calcium-could-cause-kidney-heart-problems-researchers-say?ft=1&f=135379931 http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2012/08/13/158506960/too-much-calcium-could-cause-kidney-heart-problems-researchers-say?ft=1&f=135379931 Calcium has been touted to stave off osteoporosis and promote bone health. But new research suggests going overboard on calcium consumption could lead to kidney stones or even a heart attack.

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]]> Black Pepper May Give You A Kick, But Don't Count On It For Weight Loss Black pepper and other spicy foods are often touted as weight loss aides, thanks to ingredients like capsaicin, but saying no to the freshly-grated Parmesan is more likely to help you lose weight. Sat, 12 May 2012 06:57:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2012/05/12/152513462/black-pepper-may-give-you-a-kick-but-dont-count-it-for-weight-loss?ft=1&f=135379931 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2012/05/12/152513462/black-pepper-may-give-you-a-kick-but-dont-count-it-for-weight-loss?ft=1&f=135379931 Black pepper and other spicy foods are often touted as weight loss aides, thanks to ingredients like capsaicin, but saying no to the freshly-grated Parmesan is more likely to help you lose weight.

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]]> Evidence Mounts That Diet, Exercise Help Survivors Cut Cancer Risk The American Cancer Society says there's strong evidence that an active lifestyle and a diet rich in fruits and vegetables can help cancer survivors live longer and stay cancer-free. But the latest guidelines take a dim view of nutritional supplements, which experts say can be harmful. Thu, 26 Apr 2012 10:07:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2012/04/25/151387672/evidence-mounts-that-diet-exercise-help-survivors-cut-cancer-risk?ft=1&f=135379931 http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2012/04/25/151387672/evidence-mounts-that-diet-exercise-help-survivors-cut-cancer-risk?ft=1&f=135379931 The American Cancer Society says there's strong evidence that an active lifestyle and a diet rich in fruits and vegetables can help cancer survivors live longer and stay cancer-free. But the latest guidelines take a dim view of nutritional supplements, which experts say can be harmful.

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]]> Ch-Ch-Ch-Chia: Not Just A Potted Pet. Now It's Health Food The Aztec people believed chia seeds gave them the power to run faster and longer. Today, they're the latest healthy diet trend. But don't eat those old holiday gifts growing out of clay pots, the company recommends. Thu, 19 Apr 2012 11:29:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2012/04/19/150953873/from-potted-pet-to-health-food-chia-returns-to-roots?ft=1&f=135379931 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2012/04/19/150953873/from-potted-pet-to-health-food-chia-returns-to-roots?ft=1&f=135379931 The Aztec people believed chia seeds gave them the power to run faster and longer. Today, they're the latest healthy diet trend. But don't eat those old holiday gifts growing out of clay pots, the company recommends.

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]]> Feds Say HCG Diet Remedies Are 'Illegal' Federal regulators want companies to stop selling homeopathic human chorionic gonadotropin to help people lose weight to stop. The regulators said the marketing of the products makes them "unnapproved new drugs" and that's against the law. Tue, 06 Dec 2011 15:53:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2011/12/06/143212937/feds-say-hcg-diet-remedies-are-illegal?ft=1&f=135379931 http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2011/12/06/143212937/feds-say-hcg-diet-remedies-are-illegal?ft=1&f=135379931 Federal regulators want companies to stop selling homeopathic human chorionic gonadotropin to help people lose weight to stop. The regulators said the marketing of the products makes them "unnapproved new drugs" and that's against the law.

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]]> Hospitals Offer Alternative Treatments: Acupuncture, Yes; Ginkgo, No A survey finds 42 percent of hospitals offer at least one type of complementary or alternative medicine treatment. Those hospitals that offer the options cite patient demand as the top reason. Clinical effectiveness is the No. 2 reason. Tue, 15 Nov 2011 11:18:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2011/11/15/142341752/hospitals-offer-alternative-treatments-acupuncture-yes-ginkgo-no?ft=1&f=135379931 http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2011/11/15/142341752/hospitals-offer-alternative-treatments-acupuncture-yes-ginkgo-no?ft=1&f=135379931 A survey finds 42 percent of hospitals offer at least one type of complementary or alternative medicine treatment. Those hospitals that offer the options cite patient demand as the top reason. Clinical effectiveness is the No. 2 reason.

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]]> Supplements Look Risky In Study Of Older Women Use of many common supplements — iron, in particular — appeared to increase the risk of dying, and only calcium supplements appeared to reduce mortality risk. The increased risk amounted to a few percentage points in most instances. Tue, 11 Oct 2011 16:03:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2011/10/11/141234392/supplements-look-risky-in-study-of-older-women?ft=1&f=135379931 http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2011/10/11/141234392/supplements-look-risky-in-study-of-older-women?ft=1&f=135379931 Use of many common supplements — iron, in particular — appeared to increase the risk of dying, and only calcium supplements appeared to reduce mortality risk. The increased risk amounted to a few percentage points in most instances.

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]]> This Just In: Fake News Is No Way To Sell Acai Berries The Federal Trade Commission has asked federal courts to put a stop to the activities of 10 different outfits that allegedly use "fake news websites" to tout acai berry weight-loss products. Wed, 20 Apr 2011 10:19:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2011/04/21/135566546/this-just-in-fake-news-is-no-way-to-sell-acai-berries?ft=1&f=135379931 http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2011/04/21/135566546/this-just-in-fake-news-is-no-way-to-sell-acai-berries?ft=1&f=135379931 The Federal Trade Commission has asked federal courts to put a stop to the activities of 10 different outfits that allegedly use "fake news websites" to tout acai berry weight-loss products.

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]]> More Than Half Of Americans Take Dietary Supplements More women than men take supplements. And women 60 and over take the most of all, especially when it comes to calcium and vitamin D. Overall, multivitamins are the most commonly consumed supplements. Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:11:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2011/04/13/135379866/more-than-half-of-americans-take-dietary-supplements?ft=1&f=135379931 http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2011/04/13/135379866/more-than-half-of-americans-take-dietary-supplements?ft=1&f=135379931 More women than men take supplements. And women 60 and over take the most of all, especially when it comes to calcium and vitamin D. Overall, multivitamins are the most commonly consumed supplements.

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