Archive for the 'Carnitine' Category
Wednesday, August 22nd, 2012
Energy drinks are consumed by 30% to 50% of adolescents and young adults. The manufacturers claim they are safe.
Researchers at the University of Miami, in Florida reviewed the evidence and came to a different conclusion. (more…)
Anxiety (Panic)/Depression, Caffeine, Carnitine, D. ENERGY THERAPIES, Diabetes Mellitus, Epilepsy/Seizures, Ginseng, Guarana, Heart Disease, Yohimbine | Comments Off on Safety of energy drinks
Sunday, May 8th, 2011
Dr. Gayle Nicholas Scott at Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, Virginia, reviewed the evidence on Medscape . (more…)
Angina Pectoris, Carnitine, Heart Disease | Comments Off on Should L-carnitine be taken to treat angina pectoris?
Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010
Prof. Ernst has reviewed the evidence. (more…)
Capsaicin, Carnitine, Magnets, Marijuana (Cannabinoids), Pain-Neuropathic, Prof. Ernst | Comments Off on CAM for neuropathic and neuralgic pain
Tuesday, April 7th, 2009
Researchers from the University of Canterbury, at Christchurch, New Zealand reviewed the evidence supporting the use of nutritional and herbal supplements to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). (more…)
ADHD, Carnitine, Ginkgo, Ginseng, Iron, Magnesium, Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Pine Bark Extract, SAMe, St. John's Wort, Vitamins, Zinc | Comments Off on Treating ADHD with supplements
Monday, July 21st, 2008
Some studies suggest that cancer patients who take antioxidants are more likely to tolerate more full doses of chemotherapy. (more…)
Cancer, Carnitine, N-acetylcysteine, Vitamins | Comments Off on Do antioxidants lower the side effects of chemotherapy?
Monday, May 19th, 2008
A couple of PharmDs from Ohio have published a review of 16 weight loss supplements (and 1 drug) used to help shed excess girth.
I’ll give just the bottom line on each supplement here. (more…)
Carnitine, Chitosan, Chromium, Fiber, Hoodia, Obesity, Tea, White Willow, Yohimbine | Comments Off on Popular weight loss supplements reviewed
Wednesday, May 9th, 2007
Reviewers from the Mayo Clinic are not ready to support any single CAM option, but some warrant further study, in their opinion. (more…)
Acupuncture/ pressure, Aromatherapy, Cancer, Carnitine, Hypnosis, Massage, Mindfulness, Mistletoe, Polarity, Relaxation, Yoga | Comments Off on Complementary therapies for cancer-related fatigue
