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.

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Side Effects of Activia

Acitvia yogurt by Dannon advertises the effects of good bugs, or intestinal bacteria known as probiotics, meaning “for life.

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Side Effects of Red Ginseng

Traditionally, red ginseng, also known as Panax ginseng, has been taken as an aphrodisiac, as a stimulant and to increase longevity. Used in China as a treatment for diabetes and male sexual dysfunction, ginseng root has been a highly prized herb for thousands of years.

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How to Control Rheumatoid Factors

Rheumatoid factors (RF) are autoimmune antibodies, produced by your own body that attack your body’s healthy tissues producing a variety of autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and Sjogren’s syndrome.

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How to Quit Nexium

Nexium, a proton pump inhibitor, is a prescription medicine used to prevent heartburn and protect the esophagus from damage caused by acid reflux. The purple pill was responsible for $4.8 billion in consumer sales in 2008, according to Drug Topics magazine.

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