Cannabis plants contain a class of compounds called cannabinoids. “We’ve identified just over 100 of them,” says Daniele Piomelli, professor of anatomy and neurobiology at the University of California, Irvine.…
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“Be up for life,” say ads for Boost High Protein drink, which is made by Nestlé. “What I do count on is staying happy and healthy,” declares the vibrant older…
Have you heard that ginger can calm an upset stomach? Here’s what the evidence says. “There’s strong evidence that ginger can help with nausea and vomiting from motion sickness, morning…
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.…
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,…
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…
“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…