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Potassium Chloride vs. Potassium Citrate: What’s the Best Potassium Supplement?

Written By Ross Phan, PharmD, BCACP, BCGP, BCPS

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The 12 Best Supplements to Improve Memory and Brain Health: What the Science Says

Written By Katie Horrell, MS, RDN, CPT

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8 Vitamin and Mineral Combinations That Should Not Be Taken Together

Written By Cherilyn Davis, MD

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The 10 Best Foods, Supplements, and Vitamins for Your Immune System

Written By Joanna Foley, RD

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What Are the Different Types of Protein Powder, and How Should You Choose?

Written By Alyse Billiard

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Does Creatine Cause Hair Loss? Here Are the Facts

Written By Alice Oglethorpe

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Vitamin D and Magnesium: Should You Take These Together?

Written By Angela Dunn, MD, MPH

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How Can You Reduce Cortisol Naturally? Supplements, Foods, and More

Written By Emily Hulse, MS, RD

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Do Over-the-Counter Immunity Support Products Like Emergen-C Really Work?

Written By Stacia Woodcock, PharmD

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Can Creatine Slow Down Aging?

Written By Kerry Hackworth, MS, RD, LDN

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Potassium Supplements: A Guide to Benefits, Types, and Dosages

Written By Jennifer Gershman, PharmD, CPh, PACS

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What Is Kava, and Are There Health Benefits to Drinking It?

Written By Anne Jacobson, MD, MPH

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How Much Biotin Is Too Much?

Written By Christine Giordano, MD

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Zinc Supplements: What Are They Good for and How Much Zinc Is Too Much?

Written By Jennifer Gershman, PharmD, CPh, PACS

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What Are Adaptogens? A Basic Guide to Explain These Herbal Remedies

Written By Katie E. Golden, MD

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Can NAD Supplements Slow Down Aging? Here’s What the Science Is Saying

Written By Cherilyn Davis, MD

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Cod Liver Oil vs. Fish Oil: What’s the Difference, and Which Should You Take?

Written By Joanna Foley, RD

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Nitric Oxide Supplements: Can They Boost Your Heart Health and Workouts?

Written By Alex Eastman, PhD, RN

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When Is the Best Time to Take Vitamins?

Written By Karen Hovav, MD, FAAP

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Activated Charcoal: Uses, Benefits, and Myths

Written By Rachel Feaster, PharmD, BCOP, BCPS

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Vitamin D2 (Ergocalciferol) vs. Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol): Which One Is Better?

Written By Katie E. Golden, MD

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How Much Vitamin D Should I Be Taking a Day? (And How Much Is Too Much?)

Written By Katie E. Golden, MD

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Should Women Take Creatine? Here’s What the Research Says

Written By Karen Hovav, MD, FAAP

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5 Supplements That Reduce Lactic Acid — But Is This Actually Helpful?

Written By Lauren Bedosky

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Does Vitamin D Give You Energy? Yes, and You Might Not Be Getting Enough

Written By Kerry Hackworth, MS, RD, LDN

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Fish Oil and Bleeding: Do the Risks Outweigh the Benefits?

Written By Patricia Weiser, PharmD

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How Do You Pick the Right Collagen Supplement? A Dietitian Explains

Written By Kelsey Costa, MS, RDN

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Can Supplements Help Leg Cramps? A Close Look at Magnesium, Quinine, and Vitamin K

Written By Cherilyn Davis, MD

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Do Banana Drops Really Work for Weight Loss?

Written By Caroline Amin, MD

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12 St. John’s Wort Interactions You Should Know About

Written By Sheila Marie, PharmD

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The 7 Best Supplements for Muscle Recovery

Written By Lauren Bedosky

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The Health Benefits of Vitamin E — and the Risks

Written By Nicole Andonian, MD

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What Is Psyllium Husk and Should You Be Taking It? A Dietitian Explains

Written By Cara Rosenbloom, RD

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What Are Postbiotics and How Can They Help Your Gut?

Written By Jonathan Santana, DO

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Should You Take Magnesium for Your Anxiety?

Written By Katie E. Golden, MD

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8 Natural Supplements Women Can Take to Boost Their Libido (and Some to Avoid)

Written By Sarah Gupta, MD

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How to Choose the Best Glutathione Supplement

Written By Brian Clista, MD

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What Are the Risks of Taking Too Much Vitamin E?

Written By Cherilyn Davis, MD

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How to Pick the Best Vitamin E Supplements (and Know If You Need One in the First Place)

Written By Emily Hulse, MS, RD

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Can Magnesium Help You Sleep Better?

Written By Karen Hovav, MD, FAAP

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6 Best Energy Supplements for Chronic Fatigue

Written By Cathy Garrard

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Calcium Citrate Dosages for Adults: Your GoodRx Guide

Written By Jill Barat, PharmD

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From Antibiotics to Calcium: 8 Magnesium Interactions to Be Aware Of

Written By Emilie White, PharmD

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Why I Get a Boost Out of Mushroom Coffee

Written By Colleen Oakley

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The Supplements This Former NFL Player Swears By for Fitness Success

Written By Rebecca Samuelson, MFA

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Why Are People Taking Burdock Root? A Review of the Health Benefits (and Risks)

Written By Cherilyn Davis, MD

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Should You Take Gummy Vitamins? Here’s What to Consider

Written By Jessica Migala

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What Are the Benefits and Uses of Lemon Verbena?

Written By Cherilyn Davis, MD

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Krill Oil vs. Fish Oil: Which One Is Better for Heart Health?

Written By Laura M. Ali, MS, RDN, LDN

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Can You or Your Child Overdose on Vitamins? How to Know and What to Do

Written By Brian Clista, MD

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9 Vitamins and Supplements to Consider If You Are Vegan

Written By Lindsay Boyers, CHNC

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8 Calcium Citrate Interactions to Know About

Written By Jill Barat, PharmD

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What Is It Like to Take Milk Thistle Supplements to Support Liver Health?

Written By Kellie Gormly

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5 Calcium Citrate Side Effects You Should Know About

Written By Jill Barat, PharmD

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DHEA Dosages: Your GoodRx Guide

Written By Jill Barat, PharmD

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Should You Add a Ginger Shot to Your Drinks? A Review of the Benefits Before You Decide

Written By Katie Horrell, MS, RDN, CPT

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What Is It Like to Take Functional Mushrooms for Immune Health?

Written By Brian G. Gregg

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Supplements for Heart Health: What You Need to Know

Written By Sarah A. Samaan, MD

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What Medications Interact with Ashwagandha Supplements? Here’s 5 Interactions to Consider

Written By Stacia Woodcock, PharmD

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Is It Safe to Order Supplements on Amazon? It Can Be, but There Are Risks.

Written By Joanna Foley, RD

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Should You Take Vitamin D While Receiving Chemotherapy? What to Know About Vitamin D and Cancer

Written By Patricia Weiser, PharmD

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What Are Prenatal Vitamin Supplements and What Do They Do?

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What Is It Like to Take Ginkgo Biloba for Memory?

Written By Colleen Oakley

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Are You Getting Enough Zinc? 10 Signs of Zinc Deficiency

Written By Cara Rosenbloom, RD

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Can Prevagen Improve Memory? Uses, Side Effects, and More

Written By Christina Aungst, PharmD

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How to Take Turmeric: 8 Pharmacist-Backed Answers to Your Turmeric Dosage Questions

Written By Stacia Woodcock, PharmD

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Can Taking Creatine Supplements for Athletic Performance Really Make You Stronger?

Written By Andrea Tortora

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Oregano Oil: What the Science Says About 8 Possible Benefits and Risks

Written By Victoria Eaton, RDN, LDN, IFNCP

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9 St. John’s Wort Side Effects to Be Aware Of

Written By Jill Barat, PharmD

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8 Tips for Choosing Safe Over-the-Counter Supplements

Written By Nicole E. Cieri-Hutcherson, PharmD, BCPS, NCMP

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6 Vitamins and Supplements for Energy: What the Science Says

Written By Jill Barat, PharmD

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Does St. John’s Wort Cause Weight Gain?

Written By Amy Walsh, MD, MDP

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Do Collagen Supplements Work? Benefits, Side Effects, and How to Choose One

Written By Karen Hovav, MD, FAAP

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Can Lion’s Mane Treat Alzheimer’s Disease? Here’s What We Know

Written By Daphne Berryhill, RPh

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How Long Does it Take Ginkgo Biloba to Work? Plus, 6 More FAQs

Written By Emilie White, PharmD

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7 Ginkgo Biloba Interactions to Be Aware of

Written By Emilie White, PharmD

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What’s It Like to Take Turmeric Supplements for Arthritis Pain?

Written By Leslie Lang

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Liquid Chlorophyll: Is There Real Science Behind This Wellness Trend?

Written By Lauren Armstrong, RDN

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Food-Based Vitamins vs. Synthetic Vitamins: Which Is Better?

Written By Katherine Krive, DO

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8 Ginkgo Biloba Side Effects You Should Know About

Written By Emilie White, PharmD

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Ginkgo Biloba Dosages: Your GoodRx Guide

Written By Emilie White, PharmD

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Trying to Increase Serotonin Naturally? Supplements, Foods, and Habits That Can Help

Written By Katie Horrell, MS, RDN, CPT

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Does Cranberry Juice Help With a UTI?

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Are Multivitamins Good for You? A Look at Whether They Actually Work

Written By Cherilyn Davis, MD

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The 6 Types of Functional Mushrooms: Can They Improve Your Health?

Written By Daphne Berryhill, RPh

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St. John’s Wort Dosages: Your GoodRx Guide

Written By Jill Barat, PharmD

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What Does Creatine Do? Overview, Benefits, and Side Effects

Written By Karen Hovav, MD, FAAP

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Magnesium: Overview and Benefits

Written By Sarah Gupta, MD

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The Benefits of Ginger: Separating Fact From Fiction

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Can You Overdose on Calcium?

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How Important Is Calcium to My Health?

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Echinacea: Basics, Benefits, and Safety

Written By Karla Robinson, MD

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Selenium: Overview, Benefits, and Food Sources

Written By Karla Robinson, MD

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Omega-3 Fatty Acids (Fish or Flaxseed Oil): Overview, Benefits, and Side Effects

Written By Sarah Gupta, MD

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Probiotics: Overview, Foods, and Benefits for Gut Health

Written By Sarah Gupta, MD

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Zinc: Overview, Benefits, and Foods

Written By Patricia Pinto-Garcia, MD, MPH

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Vitamin C: Overview, Benefits, and Food Sources

Written By Patricia Pinto-Garcia, MD, MPH

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Can Vitamins Protect Your Lungs Against Respiratory Illnesses?

Written By Sophie Vergnaud, MD