Vitamins and Supplements

When older patients are deficient in vitamins B and D, calcium, and iron, dietary supplementation can help them find nutritional balance.

A study of medical students found that consuming fish oil can reduce inflammation and anxiety, benefits that may be applied to a larger patient population.

As supplements use continues to increase, pharmacists are being called on both to help patients select the right products to improve their overall health and to steer them away from false claims.

Pharmacists should query patients about their vitamin intake to help identify deficiencies, assess potential interactions, and avoid toxicity.

Are all products labeled "natural" safe and do they really improve symptoms? Pharmacists can answer these and other questions patients have about herbal supplements.

Are all products labeled "natural" safe and do they really improve symptoms? Pharmacists can answer these and other questions patients have about herbal supplements.

Multi-drug therapy appears to be better than a standard single drug in treating anorexia, says Mellar P. Davis, MD, FCCP, of the Cleveland Clinic.

To maintain good "heart health," a good diet, exercise, and quitting smoking are essential; nutritional supplements may also help.

To maintain good "heart health," a good diet, exercise, and quitting smoking are essential; nutritional supplements may also help.