Is Turmeric Good For You? Here’s What Science Says
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Alternative Medicine Update
Magnesium
Use of magnesium as a supplement is probably most well known in such laxative preparations as milk of magnesia. In more emergent scenarios, IV magnesium is used in cases of pre-eclampsia and preterm labor.
Zinc
Do we finally have a cure for the common cold? The manufacturers of zinc preparations think so, but the data remain inconsistent.
Flaxseed
High in essential fatty acids, flaxseed—as well as meal and oil derived from it—are touted as effective agents to lower LDL and reduce cardiovascular (CV) risks.
SAMe
Neither a drug nor an herb, SAMe—also known as SAM-e and SAME—is a synthetic version of a naturally occurring coenzyme.
Wolfberries
This unusually named berry is a staple in Chinese herbal medicine and is used for a multitude of health-boosting purposes. Also called goji berry, Chinese wolfberry, and Chinese boxthorn, it belongs to one of two closely…
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