Dietary supplements — vitamins, minerals, botanicals and probiotics — are more popular than ever. More than three-quarters of Americans take at least one, according to the Food and Drug Administration. Are any of them worth it? The research is mixed. Some vitamins, including multivitamins, have been shown to be beneficial in large, randomized clinical trials. Others […]
I’ve always prided myself on having strong and vibrant hair, skin, and nails. They were my crowning glory until I hit my 40s and started noticing unwelcome changes. Suddenly, I was experiencing increased hair loss during my wash and condition routine, battling frizz like never before, and dealing with weaker nails and less radiant skin. […]
Many people claim zinc supplements can prevent colds, shorten their duration or reduce the severity of symptoms. But the evidence remains inconclusive. With cold and flu season in full swing, many people are searching for home remedies to fend off viruses or to treat symptoms like a stuffy nose, cough and sore throat. Claims like […]
Our team has spent years expertly selecting vitamins by studying the market, reading hundreds of customer reviews and understanding which essential vitamins our bodies need. Every supplement will have melatonin, but they may also contain ingredients you’d rather avoid. Always take note of the dosage of melatonin in your supplement and don’t exceed 10 mg. […]
Ever since longtime antivaccine activist, supporter of “natural health” quackery, and fear mongered about food ingredients Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suspended his quixotic Presidential campaign and bent the knee to Donald Trump in exchange for a high-ranking health-related position in the Trump administration, should Trump win, I’ve been trying to warn my readers what it […]
Welcome to the Beauty Brains, a show where real cosmetic chemists answer your beauty product questions and give you an insider’s look at the cosmetic industry. Hosts: Perry Romanowski. On today’s show we’re going to answer questions about… Whether beauty supplements can make hair & skin look better What exactly is skin pH And whether […]
On this episode of the Beauty Brains we answer a number of beauty product questions and talk about big companies and the brands they own. Beauty Questions On today’s episode we answer your questions about Color cosmetics for protection from the sun? Is it ok to apply baking soda to your skin? What’s up with […]