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Over 15M Americans take these 6 supplements – even though they can cause liver damage

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Over 15M Americans take these 6 supplements - even though they can cause liver damage

This news can be difficult to process. A new study from the University of Michigan estimates that 15.6 million American adults regularly take herbal and dietary supplements that could be toxic to their livers. The six supplements are turmeric, green tea, ashwagandha, black cohosh, garcinia cambogia and red yeast rice. Over 80,000 herbal medicines and … Read more

New research shows why you should add honey to your yogurt

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Honey yogurt

Studies show that honey increases the survival of probiotics in yogurt, confirming the beneficial Mediterranean eating habits, although it has no significant health effects in already healthy individuals. New research from the University of Illinois shows that honey increases the survival of probiotic bacteria in yogurt during digestion, supporting gut health without affecting bowel frequency … Read more