Supplements

Nature's antibiotic or bleeding hazard: What garlic lovers must know

Garlic is considered one of the healthiest and most thoroughly researched foods in the kitchen, but in large amounts or as a concentrated supplement, it may affect blood clotting.

OCTOBER 4, 2026|ByDR. ITAY GAL

G-Slim supplement found to contain banned substance.

Unauthorized weight loss supplement containing banned ingredient leads to hospitalization

Laboratory tests conducted by the ministry found that the product contains the active ingredient sibutramine, a pharmaceutical substance banned in Israel and multiple other countries.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2026|ByDANYA SAPERSTEIN

What you must know about taking magnesium

Considering taking a magnesium supplement? A mix of several types is usually a marketing gimmick. Dr. Maya Rosman explains what is important to check before starting to take one.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2026|ByDR. MAYA ROSMAN

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.

AUGUST 24, 2026|ByDR. ITAY GAL