Vitamins and Supplements

The best natural and dietary supplements get turned into drugs. This is what happened to Vitamin A.

Some may not need these, but for those who do, pharmacists can point them toward the most appropriate formulations.

Bruce Kneeland, community pharmacy consultant, discusses nutritional supplements as an economic opportunity for independent pharmacists, as well as their health benefits to patients.

The trial analyzed the impact of vitamin K intake on patients who were taking warfarin to decrease the risk of blood clots.

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The best natural supplements become drugs.

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One reason to recommend vitamin C is for skin health and chronic wound healing.

In addition to concerns about contamination, some products made by these companies that are labeled as homeopathic do not deliver any benefit, yet may potentially be harmful, according to the FDA.

Four case studies focus on vitamins and supplements.

Be aware of the higher concentration of rabies immune globulin and new units of measure for OTC vitamins A, D, and E.

Probiotics are misuderstood in their mechanisms of actions.

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Having a pharmacy that truly matters can make all the difference in the world to your patients, and to your bank account.

Patients have probably heard about probiotics and their role in maintaining digestive health, but they may be unaware of how to use them.

The immune system is essential for our survival and has several critical functions that protect the human body, It guards against damage, disease, and infectious organisms, including bacteria, fungi, parasites, and viruses in the environment.

As researchers continue to look for factors that may influence the development of osteoarthritis, a recently published review examined the role of fat-soluble vitamins in managing this condition.

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Study: Vitamin E was related to significant reductions in blood glucose and glycated hemoglobin compared with the placebo.

A recent systematic review has shed light on increased glucose intake in the modern diet and the effects on mechanisms in the body.

Pharmacists are in a pivotal position to guide women seeking advice about prenatal health and supplements.