Millions of Americans Use Dietary Supplements that May be Toxic, Study Warns
Researchers urged the government to take a stronger stance on regulating dietary supplements, calling for more monitoring and testing.
Tag Archives: Dietary Supplements
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Melatonin Exposure is Sending Thousands of Children to ER, CDC Warns
Emergency room visits involving infants and children exposed to melatonin have increased by more than 400% since 2009, CDC researchers warn.
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CDC Detects Synthetic Cannabinoids, THC in Recalled Neptune’s Fix Supplements
Undisclosed chemicals in recalled Neptune's Fix supplements could cause serious health side effects, such as those reported among some users of the "gas station heroin"
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FDA Warns Some Tejocote Root Weight Loss Products Contain Poisonous Yellow Oleander
Yellow oleander poisoning from Tejocote Root may result in nausea, vomiting, heart problems and even death, after using certain versions of the weight loss supplements
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Nearly 10% of Children Have Tried Ineffective and Sometimes Dangerous Weight Loss Supplements
Young girls, particularly in the U.S., reported the highest rates of using nonprescription dietary supplements like laxatives and diuretics to lose weight.
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9 out of 10 Sports Supplements Fail to Accurately List Ingredients on the Label: Study
Researchers indicate that sports dietary supplements are more likely to contained banned substances than they are to accurately list ingredients on the label.
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Melatonin Gummies Pose Poisoning Risks For Children: Study
Parents should be aware of the risk of unpredictable quantities of melatonin and CBD in gummies given to children to help them sleep.
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FDA Seeks More Safety Information On New Dietary Supplements with Draft Guidance
Most dietary supplement manufacturers have failed to heed a 1d994 requirement to notify the FDA about products that include new dietary supplement ingredients
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Fish Oil Supplements Could Increase Risk of Atrial Fibrillation: Study
Researchers warn that individuals should not stop taking omega-3 fish oil supplements until they talk to their doctor about the risk of abnormal heart rhythms.
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Dietary Supplement Makers Warned By FDA For Illegally Claiming Products Are Fertility Treatments
