Vitamins and Supplements

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Daily OTC Pearl: Oxy-Powder

May 10, 2022

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Oxy-Powder is designed to clean the digestive tract and oxidize and decrease the amount of impacted fecal matter.

Health Benefits of Tea Shown to Improve Immune Function, Cardiovascular Health

May 06, 2022

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Tea contains flavonoids, which are naturally occurring compounds that have antioxidant properties and provide bioactive compounds that help to neutralize free radicals.

Daily OTC Pearl: Relief Factor

May 06, 2022

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Relief Factor is a supplement that seeks to help users reduce body pains associated with daily living, aging, and exercise.

Combination of Public Health Interventions May Significantly Reduce Invasive Cancer Risk Among Elderly Adults

May 03, 2022

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Study shows high-dose vitamin D, omega-3s, and a simple home strength exercise program led to a cumulative reduction in cancer risk by 61% in healthy adults 70 years of age and older.

Half of Parents Regularly Give Their Children Dietary Supplements, Study Results Show

April 24, 2022

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Three in 5 say it is hard to get kids to eat well-balanced diets, because of not eating enough fruits and vegetables, pickiness, and other reasons.

Study: Vitamin E Can Boost Immunotherapy Responses by Reinvigorating Dendritic Cells

April 22, 2022

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The results lead to a possible new therapeutic approach to improve immunotherapy outcomes, including combinations with vitamin E, as well as directly targeting SHP1 in dendritic cells.

Alcohol Hangover is Classified as a Disease: What Does That Mean For Treating Hangovers Therapeutically?

April 15, 2022

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New research may offer pharmacists a better means of helping customers manage the symptoms of an alcohol hangover.

Daily OTC Pearl: Culturelle Probiotics Kids

April 14, 2022

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Culturelle Probiotics Kids supports immune and digestive health.

Vitamin C May Help Reduce Toxic Adverse Effects of Common Cancer Treatment

April 12, 2022

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In studies of rats, results show that supplementation preserves skeletal muscle after patients take the chemotherapy medication doxorubicin.

Daily OTC Pearl: Magnesium 400 mg

April 12, 2022

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Magnesium helps with nerve support, healthy bones, and heart function improvement.