Food supplements

Want to lose weight? This supplement won't do the job for you

L-carnitine is marketed as a natural fat burner, but evidence for weight loss is limited. Its breakdown in the gut may also produce a substance linked to increased heart risk.

|ByDR. ITAY GAL
Weight loss
Zinc supplements. Not for everyday use

The mineral meant to strengthen the body: When does the popular supplement do the exact opposite?

Zinc has become one of the most sought-after supplements in Israel, mainly around colds, coughs and transition seasons. But prolonged intake in high doses can create problems.

|ByDR. ITAY GAL
Calcium supplements

How much calcium should you take in supplements? This is the answer | Dr. Maya Rosman

Why is it recommended to prefer calcium from food, how do high doses affect blood vessels, and how to correctly calculate daily intake to protect bones without taking risks?

|ByDR. MAYA ROSMAN
Kim Kardashian takes 35 dietary supplements a day. Is it even healthy?

Kim Kardashian takes 35 dietary supplements a day. Is it even healthy?

Nutrition and health experts warn: Excess vitamins and minerals can burden the body, impair the absorption of essential components, and even cause side effects.

|ByWALLA! HEALTH

Eat your greens

Highly valued for their nutrients, green, leafy vegetables are delicious and easy to prepare.

OCTOBER 26, 2011ByFAYE LEVY
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