Health and wellness is a fun old space, right? Because just when you feel like you’ve seen it all (placenta pills, marine collagen, breast milk for acne, etc.) colostrum supplements make their way. Yes, colostrum supplements. Everyone is suddenly talking about it and we really have to take everything apart. Because really, wtf. If you’re … Read more
Key points Millions of adults in the United States take some sort of dietary supplement along with their prescribed medications. Experts say some combinations of dietary supplements and medications can have dangerous or even life-threatening effects, such as an increased risk of bleeding or stroke. You should talk to your doctor about supplement use, especially … Read more
In a recent study published in PLoS Pathogensresearchers explore the role of the human gut microbiome as a source of essential vitamins. Study: Can we microbially manage our vitamin intake for better health? Image Credit: Lallapie/Shutterstock.com Production of vitamins by the intestinal microbiota Vitamins are essential micronutrients required for various metabolic and regulatory processes in … Read more