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WebJan 23, 2024 FDA warns consumers not to purchase or use Neptune’s Fix or any tianeptine product due to serious risks. Jan 4, 2024 FDA Issues Warning About Certain Tejocote …

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Omega-3 fatty acids: Dietary supplements for brain health …

WebOmega-3 fatty acids are important for brain health. They help build brain cells and maintain brain function throughout your life. Two important fatty …

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OPSS Scorecard: Check your dietary supplement

WebSUPPLEMENT SCORE. 4 or more is okay. Less than 4 is a “no-go.”. It’s also a “no-go” if it contains any ingredients on the Prohibited List. Use the button below to check. 0. If you …

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Omega-7 supplements

WebWith regard to supplemental omega-7, a limited amount of research using isolated cells and animals suggests that an external source of palmitoleic acid (by mouth …

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DoDI 6130.06: Use of Dietary Supplements in the DoD

WebOn 9 March 2022, Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 6130.06: Use of Dietary Supplements in the DoD was signed. The DoDI provides guidelines to establish an …

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SEMAGLUTIDE: USES AND SAFETY

WebSemaglutide is a drug used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity. This prescription medication works by increasing insulin levels in the body, which decreases …

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Huperzine A: Dietary supplements for brain health

WebHuperzine A is commonly listed as “ Huperzia serrata extract,” “HupA,” or “Chinese club moss” on dietary supplement product labels. It is often marketed for brain …

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TRAIN THE TRAINER

WebYou can email us at [email protected] to request a Train the Trainer session. How can I access the OPSS Health Professional Module? The OPSS Team is working on a …

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HIGH-RISK SUPPLEMENTS: WHAT ARE THEY

WebHigh-risk dietary supplements are those that may present serious health risks. Many have been found to contain undeclared drug ingredients, steroids, steroid …

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SYNEPHRINE IN DIETARY SUPPLEMENT PRODUCTS

WebBitter orange (Citrus aurantium) is a small tree that bears fruit sometimes used in small amounts in food as a flavorant and often used in pre-workout and weight …

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Ashwagandha in dietary supplement products

WebAshwagandha (Withania somnifera) is a small shrub that grows in parts of India, the Middle East, and Africa. It is used as an ingredient in many different kinds of …

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DMHA (octodrine) in dietary supplement products

WebDMHA (also known as octodrine, dimethylhexylamine, and other names) is a central nervous system stimulant developed in the 1950s for use as an inhalant to treat …

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Energy drinks and teens

WebEnergy drinks can actually pose health risks to adolescents, yet approximately 30% of teens consume them on a regular basis. The risks include …

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NOOTROPICS: DRUGS VS DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS FOR BRAIN …

WebDietary supplements for brain health marketed as “natural” or “herbal” nootropics might include ingredients such as ashwagandha, Bacopa monnieri , Ginkgo …

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TONGKAT ALI: USES AND SAFETY IN DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS

WebTongkat ali ( Eurycoma longifolia ), also known as long jack, is an herbal plant that grows in Malaysia and other parts of Southeast Asia. It has been used …

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APPLE CIDER VINEGAR IN DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS

WebApple cider vinegar (ACV) is a type of vinegar made from the fermented juice of apples. It can contain a variety of vitamins, minerals, and acids. As a food, it is …

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Energy drinks and energy shots: What’s the problem

WebEnergy drinks have been associated with unwanted side effects such as headache, jitteriness, stomach upset, trouble sleeping, and chest pain, all of which can …

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