Dietary Supplements

Politics By Rebecca Robbins

Naturopaths, often derided as quacks, push to go mainstream — with help from vitamin companies

Quick Take By Jennifer Adaeze Okwerekwu

Is too much folic acid during pregnancy a contributor to autism?

Quick Take By Megan Thielking

Nutritional supplements boost mood in patients taking antidepressants

Health By Usha Lee McFarling

Tempted to follow that celebrity health trend? Check with this guy first

Quick Take By Jennifer Adaeze Okwerekwu

Calcium supplements don’t raise heart attack risk

Business By Ike Swetlitz

Donald Trump’s failed vitamin venture becomes butt of ‘Daily Show’ jokes

Health By Sheila Kaplan

A controversial stimulant is found in many easy-to-buy supplements

In the Lab By Eric Boodman

In high-tech hub, this scientist hunts for cures in the greenhouse

Politics By Sheila Kaplan

Popular weight loss supplements contain controversial stimulant, FDA warns

Health By Ike Swetlitz

Chocolate milk researcher had conflicts of interest, university says

Business By Rebecca Robbins

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Exclusive By Ike Swetlitz

Donald Trump, bad science, and the vitamin company that went bust

Politics By John M. Glionna

Seeking an edge, these brain hackers mix up risky chemical cocktails for breakfast

Gut Check By Sharon Begley

Do antioxidants promote health — or fuel cancer?

Health By Megan Scudellari

Probiotics come with bold health claims, but the science is shaky

Health By Megan Scudellari

What to look for when buying probiotics

Pharmalot By Ed Silverman

Pharmalot, Pharmalittle: interim Valeant CEO named, hidden supplement ingredients

Health By Bob Tedeschi

What is actually in erectile dysfunction supplements?

Health By Megan Thielking

Can detox waters really flush your fat and toxins away?

Health By Leah Samuel

Drink breast milk. Eat clay. 5 health trends with questionable benefits

Health By Ike Swetlitz

Dietary supplement manufacturers face flurry of federal charges

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Experts debate: Do we need tougher regulation of dietary supplements?

Politics By Megan Thielking

Celebrity selfies, lax regulations drive booming supplement industry

Health By Megan Thielking

People do yoga to feel healthier — and it works. Supplements? Not so much.

Health By Megan Thielking

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Naturopaths, often derided as quacks, push to go mainstream — with help from vitamin companies

Is too much folic acid during pregnancy a contributor to autism?

Nutritional supplements boost mood in patients taking antidepressants

Tempted to follow that celebrity health trend? Check with this guy first

Calcium supplements don’t raise heart attack risk

Donald Trump’s failed vitamin venture becomes butt of ‘Daily Show’ jokes

A controversial stimulant is found in many easy-to-buy supplements

In high-tech hub, this scientist hunts for cures in the greenhouse

Popular weight loss supplements contain controversial stimulant, FDA warns

Chocolate milk researcher had conflicts of interest, university says

Why Nestlé — yes, that Nestlé — is acting a lot like a drug company

Donald Trump, bad science, and the vitamin company that went bust

Seeking an edge, these brain hackers mix up risky chemical cocktails for breakfast

Do antioxidants promote health — or fuel cancer?

Probiotics come with bold health claims, but the science is shaky

What to look for when buying probiotics

Pharmalot, Pharmalittle: interim Valeant CEO named, hidden supplement ingredients

What is actually in erectile dysfunction supplements?

Can detox waters really flush your fat and toxins away?

Drink breast milk. Eat clay. 5 health trends with questionable benefits

Dietary supplement manufacturers face flurry of federal charges

Experts debate: Do we need tougher regulation of dietary supplements?

Celebrity selfies, lax regulations drive booming supplement industry

People do yoga to feel healthier — and it works. Supplements? Not so much.

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