supplements
Reducing the risk
Researchers investigating the link between omega-3 status and risk of preterm birth provide advice to pharmacists about OTC omega-3 products in pregnant women SA Pathology and the South Australian Health …
Drug-induced liver injury linked to pharmacy supplements
Pharmacists have been urged to educate consumers after a new study revealed the “potential dangers” of herbal and dietary supplements Increasing numbers of people have been hospitalised with drug-induced liver …
Science or Snake Oil: do hangover cures actually work?
Over recent years, a number of products have emerged that claim to prevent or cure hangovers if consumed while drinking or the morning after… but do they really work? By …
Omega-3 linked to reduced premature births
Increased intake of omega-3 long-chain fatty acids during pregnancy has been found to reduce risk of premature birth, according to a recent Cochrane review A Cochrane review has found evidence …
A triumph of hype or self-care?
Natural health products were the most popular OTC medicines sold in pharmacies in 2015-16, according to latest AIHW stats Among over-the-counter products sold in pharmacies, which do not require a …
Poll: Do you think vitamins and supplements are ‘mostly harmless’ or worthwhile?
Sometimes data on vitamins and supplements appears conflicting, leaving consumers with mixed messages about whether they should or shouldn’t take them A GP recently wrote in Medical Observer that vitamins …
How much do you know about vitamin B?
Vitamin B affects energy levels and cognitive function, but the proportion of Australians with inadequate intake is surprisingly high, says expert Professor Andrew Scholey B vitamins are typically synthesised by …
‘Vitamania’ doco urges caution
Experts warn supplements are not risk free in this documentary that looks at the good, the bad and the ugly of vitamin and mineral supplements A new documentary aired by …
Science or Snake Oil?
Does EASEaCOLD really help to shorten your cold? Kim Murphy from Monash University reviews the evidence Kim Murphy, Immunology researcher, Monash University When we have a cold, which is caused by a number …
Are supplements beneficial during pregnancy?
Health researchers have looked into the evidence, finding that use of some supplements during pregnancy may be unnecessary and not completely without harm Health researchers from the University of Adelaide …
Vitamin E mortality study challenged
A new study questions whether Vitamin E supplements are really correlated with an increased mortality risk Australian researchers at Southern Cross University (SCU) have conducted a study that challenges previous …
Pregnant women shouldn’t start taking vitamin B3 just yet
Reports that the vitamin prevents miscarriage and birth defects are overblown, writes Claire Roberts Claire Roberts, Lloyd Cox Professorial Research Fellow, University of Adelaide Reports on a new study claim supplementation with vitamin B3 during …