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Research summaries on dietary supplements: vitamins, minerals, herbs and other compounds sold without a prescription.
¶ Articles (6)
- Ashwagandha May help (weak evidence)
Research summary of human studies on ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), also called Indian ginseng, an Ayurvedic herb.
- Creatine Helps (strong evidence)
Research summary of human studies on creatine, mostly creatine monohydrate.
- Magnesium Probably helps a little (moderate evidence)
Research summary of human studies on magnesium supplements, including forms such as magnesium citrate and magnesium oxide.
- Magnesium forms compared Comparison
Research summary of human studies comparing magnesium forms such as oxide, citrate and bisglycinate, mostly on absorption markers.
- Omega-3 fatty acids Helps (strong evidence)
Research summary of human studies on omega-3 fatty acids, including fish oil, EPA, DHA and ALA, plus prescription products Vascepa (icosapent ethyl) and Lovaza.
- Vitamin D Probably helps a little (moderate evidence)
Research summary of human studies on vitamin D, including vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol).
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