Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) refers to a mixture of multiple linoleic acids. Linoleic acid is a type of omega-6 fatty acid found in dairy, various meat products, and certain seed oils. The fatty acid is available as a supplement. CLA may benefit your health by treating conditions like high blood pressure and obesity. Conjugated linoleic…
Certain vitamins and supplements can help improve vaginal dryness—a common condition where the vaginal tissue becomes thin and dry. Vaginal dryness is caused by low estrogen levels in your body, as estrogen helps keep the tissue of the vagina lubricated and healthy. Vaginal dryness can lead to itching, pain, or light bleeding, especially after intercourse….
Feeling constantly tired may be a symptom of an underlying condition. There are several possible reasons for having low energy and constant fatigue. Some of these include lack of sleep, anemia, heart disease, chronic diseases like diabetes, mental health disorders, and certain treatments like chemotherapy. Constantly low energy levels can interfere with your daily activities…
Fatty liver disease is a condition in which fat builds up in your liver. The liver helps you digest food, create energy, and remove unwanted substances from the body. Fatty liver disease can lead to serious complications and conditions like cirrhosis and liver cancer. Certain supplements, like milk thistle and vitamin E, may help improve…
Dozens of supplements claim to help alleviate depression, but only a few are backed by research, a new study found. Researchers in the United Kingdom reviewed hundreds of clinical trials that evaluated how well 64 different types of over-the-counter dietary supplements—from herbs to vitamins—treated depressive symptoms. Most of the research on supplements was limited, but…
Migraine is a neurological condition that causes severe, throbbing headaches. Certain supplements may help make migraine attacks less intense, likely by affecting processes—such as inflammation, the widening or constriction of your blood vessels, and the transmission of pain signals—that may cause or worsen migraine. Here’s what research says. Magnesium plays an important role in the…
With summer in full swing, you may be enjoying more vitamin D-producing sunlight than in the previous months. But are you getting enough to put your daily vitamin D regimen on hold for the summer? Most experts say no—you should still keep taking the “sunshine vitamin.” There are several reasons why you may not be…
Dietary supplements may help reduce the symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), such as missed or irregular periods, high levels of androgens (male sex hormones like testosterone), acne, body hair growth, and weight gain. Taking certain supplements may also help improve PCOS-related complications such as infertility, insulin resistance, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, depression,…
With summer in full swing, you may be enjoying more vitamin D-producing sunlight than in the previous months. But are you getting enough to put your daily vitamin D regimen on hold for the summer? Most experts say no—you should still keep taking the “sunshine vitamin.” There are several reasons why you may not be…
Collagen is a buzzy supplement for a variety of health concerns, from skin aging to joint pain. Now, new research has found that it might also support healthy weight loss. A study recently presented at the European Congress on Obesity and published in Nutrients revealed that people who consumed a collagen-enriched protein bar twice a…
