Supplement Research Update

Question: I am a 65 years old male in good health. In your opinion is there an age limit on taking herbals, hormone supplements or amino acids? Answer: There is...

Right after I finished medical school I began my internship at a hospital near Philadelphia, PA. The hours were grueling and twice a week I had to work an overnight...

One of my passions as a medical doctor and nutrition expert is to self-experiment with vitamins, herbs, teas, and all sorts of dietary supplements. I learn from these trials and...

Question: Can you explain to me the term "herbal extract." How does one know the potency of an extract and whether it is good or not. Also what does that...

Acne is a condition due to inflammation and the types of foods we eat influence the inflammatory process. In this 10-week study, 45 participants with mild to moderate acne, which...

Many kids with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are given psychostimulant medications. The response rate to these medications is about 70%, and 30% of children either do not respond to...

Fenugreek seed extract for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal disorder in women of reproductive age. It can cause irregular menstrualcycles, excessive body or facial hair, miscarriage and...

Question: Which book do you recommend for the best herbal alternative medicine research? Answer: Research in herbal medicine is changing so quickly that I prefer learning about the latest information...

Question: I have ordered Passion Rx with yohimbe, tongkat ali and LJ100 from you for several years. I wanted to let you know that these three products work quite well....

In an article entitled, "Efficacy and safety of curcumin and its combination with boswellic acid in osteoarthritis: a comparative, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study," investigators tested the benefits and safety of...

I remember several years ago I went through a period of a few weeks where I was eating fish 3 times a week, taking fish oil pills daily, eating fish...

For several decades doctors have recommended aspirin for older adults in order to thin the blood and reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes, and perhaps colon cancer. In...

Question: Can one take supplements every second day rather than daily? I am taking Coenzyme q10 150 mg every day and I am finding it too strong. If I take...

Question: I love your website. I would like to add more fiber to my diet largely through healthy, natural food sources. My doctor mentioned psyllium powder as an option. I...

Aphrodisiac herbs and Viagra, Cialis, or Levitra can be combined when used in lower amounts. Since it takes two or three days for Passion Rx, tongkat ali, and other herbs...