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Steroids that used to be called "designer" — available only to topflight athletes looking for an edge — are now so common that they're available on Amazon.com.
The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency will unveil details of a new plan to confront manufacturers who produce supplements that contain steroids and other dangerous drugs.
Jareem Gunter, a college baseball player with dreams of playing professionally, thought he had found a "diamond in the rough," a safe and legal dietary supplement that would make him healthier.
Manufacturer Protica Inc. said Wednesday it is recalling some dietary supplements sold in the United States and Canada because utility knife blades were found in two vials of the products. No injuries were reported.
Rangers outfielder Marlon Byrd says he has nothing to hide and no problem with people knowing he takes supplements provided by Victor Conte.
A leader in the supplement industry chafes when he hears sports leaders blame his multibillion-dollar industry for their steroid problems, citing studies that claim large percentages of their products are tainted.
Knowing the federal government does little to regulate the steroid-tainted, multibillion-dollar supplement industry, the leader of the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency urged a group of attorneys general to take action on the state level.
USA Track and Field entered a partnership Tuesday with a company that helps athletes find out if supplements they're thinking about taking are free of banned substances.
Writing the final chapter in a strange criminal saga, a federal judge has sentenced the president of a Georgia company that manufactures popular lines of herbal dietary supplements to 50 months in prison for illegally selling knockoff prescription drugs over the Internet.
The head of USA Track and Field gave a pointed speech Thursday to leaders in the supplement industry, accusing them of helping ruin a sport wracked with scandals involving performance-enhancing drugs.
With rising herbal medicine sales paralleling a faltering economy, here are some tips on these dietary supplements:
For years, at the first sign of the approach of cold season, John Musumeci would break out the zinc and vitamin C tablets.
The government is stopping part of a major study of whether vitamin E and selenium prevent prostate cancer — because the supplements aren't working and there's a hint of risk.
Children and teens with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder fared no better on St. John's wort than they did on dummy pills in a government study, another blow for herbal supplements.
One quarter of dietary supplements purchased in a recent sampling contained traces of steroids and 11.5 percent had banned stimulants, according to a study to determine whether supplements sold across the United States are really clean.
The fountain of youth apparently does not yet come in a pill. Widely used DHEA supplements and testosterone patches failed to deliver their touted anti-aging benefits in one of the first rigorous studies to test such claims in older men and women.
When Buying Vitamins, Know What's Worth Paying ForAmericans love vitamins. About half of adults take a daily multivitamin, according to industry data. And according to some theories, the economic downturn has inspired them to fortify themselves by swallowing more.
Political campaign to regulate vitamins as drugs?TV3's Wednesday night screening of Inside New Zealand posed the question "Are Vitamins Killing You". The program viewed more like a propaganda piece, with an intentional political campaign to make Vitamins prescription only drugs.
6 ways to keep your heart healthyThe cardiologist who created The South Beach Diet shares why healthy living is joyful living.
Guide to Osteoporosis Treatments Now Available in SpanishThe Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) has released the Spanish language version of Osteoporosis Treatments that Help Prevent Broken Bones: A Guide for Women After Menopause. The information is available online and in pdf format.
Get ripped safely and legally with HGH SupplementsIf you could shed fat, build lean muscle mass and get ripped safely and naturally, you wouldn't risk the dangers of steroids, would you? Natural human growth hormone enhancement is the answer to getting the body you want and making those hours in the gym pay off.
Mixed Results for Omega-3 and Memory Loss Results from two large studies using the supplement algal DHA, an omega 3 fatty acid, were recently announced. One trial showed no evidence for benefit in the studied population while the other trial showed a positive result on one test of memory and learning.
Tests show many supplements have quality problemsFrom the article: "Lead in ginkgo pills. Arsenic in herbals. Bugs in a baby's colic and teething syrup. Toxic metals and parasites are part of nature, and all of these have been found in "natural" products and dietary supplements in recent years."
4 Steps to Building a healthy youIn my next four newsletters, I will be covering the techniques I have researched, used and taught to people who want to get themselves on the path to being the healthiest they can be.
The claim is that by taking nitric oxide it will help increase blood flow and therefore deliver more oxygen to your muscles. According to the ad and Doctor Louis Ignarro, using nitric oxide will increase blood flow and help you achieve a muscular and toned body.
Soy Protein Used in "Natural" Foods Bathed in Toxic Solvent HexaneVirtually all "protein bars" on the market today are made with soy protein. Many infant formula products are also made with soy protein, and thousands of vegetarian products (veggie burgers, veggie cheese, "natural" food bars, etc.) are made with soy protein.
Should Creative Workers Use Cognitive-Enhancing Drugs?If I drink a cup of coffee, I perk up, stay awake a bit longer, and (seemingly) think a bit faster. We call this tradition. If I take a modafinil (Provigil), I perk up, stay awake longer, and (measurably) think a bit faster. We call this cheating.
Food supplements proving recession-proofNutrition supplements are increasingly seen as a discount means to beat the medical system.
Lutein may protect eyes against long-term computer use: StudyA small study on healthy people, showed improvements in the sensitivity to contrast on a computer screen, after 12 weeks of supplementation with lutein, a carotenoid, found in green leafy vegetables.
US government creates databases for supplement infoIt will get a little easier for consumers to sort out the help or the hype of dietary supplements. The government has created an online Dietary Supplements Labels Database, which will help consumers make informed decisions about supplements.
Give omega-3 to the poor, says UK health groupThe British Nutrition Foundation consistently advocates that consumers can get all the nutrients they need through your diet, until now. They are calling for omega-3 supplements to be made available for the economically disadvantaged, which is a significant change in policy.
Soy food better than tablets for isoflavone dose: StudyThe benefits from eating soy, are better reaped with eating actual food than isolated supplements of soy components according to the findings of a new study.
Study: A third of kids take vitamins - USATODAY.comWhile new research shows that the majority of kids who take vitamin supplements don't need them, --it's the kids who could benefit the most from vitamins (such as kids in fair or poor health with the worst eating habits) — were the least likely to take them.
Many Kids Don't Need the Vitamins They're TakingMONDAY, Feb. 2 (HealthDay News) -- Many healthy U.S. children and teenagers may be popping vitamins and mineral supplements they don't need, researchers report. The experts note that vitamin and mineral supplements are not considered necessary when a person eats a varied diet.
High purity chondroitin can prevent joint degradation: A promising study on 622 osteoarthritis sufferers, showed that taking chondroitin over a two-year period prevented joint degradation in patients with arthritis in their knees.
L-carnitine may boost heart health of diabeticsFindings from a recent study indicate that supplementing diabetic patients with L-carnitine reduces a particularly potent form of LDL cholesterol (the "bad" cholesterol). L-carnitine is a compound that occurs naturally in the body and helps with fat metabolism.
Better Business Bureau issues a warning about acai berry When it comes to nutrition, foods and supplements can be like fashion--suddenly a hot trend emerges.
Secret To Great Sex May Be In Your DietExcerpt: What you eat may help you enjoy sex more. Marrena Lindberg, author of Orgasmic Diet, says a balanced diet -- along with plenty of high-grade fish oil supplements -- can help women reach full satisfaction more easily.
Dangerous drug combos pose risk for elderlyOlder adults in the United States ore popping prescription pills, over-the-counter drugs and dietary supplements in record numbers, and in combinations that could be deadly
Cranberry near match for antibiotic UTI potential Cranberry extract went head-to-head with a common antibiotic used to treat urinary tract infections (UTI) in a study on 137 women. Cranberry extract was just as effective as the antibiotic for preventing recurrence of UTI.
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