‘I couldn’t walk’: GP’s personal story of vitamin B6 toxicity Found in listed medicines, energy drinks, cereals and weight loss shakes, some people are consuming more than 50x the recommended daily intake.
Concerns flagged for ‘alarming’ teen weight loss trend Research prompts calls for GPs to help regulate use of non-prescribed weight-loss products among teens displaying ‘risk-taking behaviour’.
Turmeric supplement warning after fatality: TGA The health watchdog is calling on GPs to be aware of supplements containing the common spice after 18 consumers reported liver injuries.
Could directly providing food to patients help support weight loss? Research suggests it can have overall health benefits. But a GP expert says dietary intervention alone may not be enough for some.
High-risk sports supplements to be regulated as medicines The TGA will regulate supplements formulated to look like medicines with therapeutic claims from 30 November.
Hidden dangers lurk in many sports supplements Experts have warned of undeclared poisons in supplements, especially grey market products from overseas. Is tighter regulation the solution?
Here’s what happened when codeine was made prescription-only Researchers have examined how the 2018 up-scheduling has affected Australia’s use of the traditionally popular painkiller.
Are supplements useful adjuncts in mental health treatment? The largest ever study into mental health and nutrient supplementation has identified what can help – and what doesn’t.
Serious alert issued about dangerous supplement chemical The chemical, found in products known as ‘shredders’, can cause cell damage to organs and even death – and has no known antidote.
What are probiotic supplements – and are they necessary? There has been a lot of discussion emerging about probiotic supplements. Should GPs be advising patients to add them to their diets?