Supplements Guide: Side Effects & Best Multivitamins

Vitamins and supplements like melatonin and fish oil offer health benefits but can cause side effects if misused. Learn about the impact of saw palmetto on blood pressure and find the best multivitamins for young women and adults over 50.

K symbol 19 material for Potassium chemical element

Is a Potassium Level of 5.7 Life Threatening?

Published Jul,26 2011 | By Erika Henritz

While not quite life threatening, a serum potassium level of 5.7 milliequivalents per liter is both abnormally high and dangerous. It's also an indication that for some reason, your potassium is trending upward. If you don't seek treatment to find out why, your potassium level could surpass 6.

The Effects of Saw Palmetto on Women With too Much Androgens

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Erika Henritz

Evidence has long suggested that the herb saw palmetto is an effective alternative treatment for the management of benign prostatic hypertrophy, or enlarged prostate, in men. However, you may have read about the potentially positive health benefits of saw palmetto for women.

Based in Olathe, Kan., Erika Henritz began her writing/editing career in 1994. She specializes in health publications and has worked for ATI, where she served as editor for several nursing textbooks, including the company's R.N. and P.N. "Mental Health" and "Fundamentals of Nursing" reviews. Erika holds a Bachelor of Science in education and foreign language from the University of Kansas.