It’s not only certain foods that can spell trouble One of the worst offenders: St. John’s wort. A phytochemical in the herb ramps up the cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) enzyme.…
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Its muscle-relaxing effects may soothe a sensitive gut. “Peppermint oil reduces abdominal pain by targeting specific pain receptors,” says Adrian Masclee, a professor of gastroenterology and hepatology at the Maastricht…
Zero Xtreme, In Shape, Easy 2 Slim, and Adipotrim XT promised to help people burn fat or lose weight. Rhino 7, Fifty Shades 6000, and Grande X offered men “TIME,…
“Our line of beauty-specific products support the skin’s moisture, improving the elasticity, tone and vibrance,” promises Vital Proteins, which sells collagen powder. Skin mostly consists of the protein collagen, which…
It didn’t reduce symptoms of acute gastroenteritis among children in a recent, large trial. Can Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG), the bacteria found in Culturelle and many other probiotics, help curb…
Probiotics make appealing promises, but they may not deliver…and may not be safe. Pieter Cohen is an associate professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and a general internist…
“Experts say to eat a lot of fruits and veggies,” says the TV ad for One A Day with Nature’s Medley. “But are you getting enough of their nutrients?” Nature’s…
Ever been told that you should load up on probiotics after a round of antibiotics? You’re not alone. In one survey of doctors and other healthcare providers, nearly 50 percent…
Who couldn’t use a little more sleep? Or at least a little more good-quality sleep. Here’s what can help…and what’s a waste of money. Michael V. Vitiello is professor…
“I had to cut dairy out of my diet completely because it was causing my discomfort and bloating,” says “Jilly” on The a2 Milk Company website. “a2 Milk allows me…