Search Results for: supplement

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  Should You Take Fish Oil Supplements?

  August 22, 2023

  Fish oil is one of the most popular supplements, but are they right for everyone? Learn what fish oil supplements do for your health.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Family Health, Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health

  Tagged with: Discovery, PCP

  

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  What Vitamins, Supplements, and Teas Support Lactation?

  July 26, 2023

  Learn about what vitamins promote breast milk production as well as healthy growth for your baby and teas for lactation to support your milk supply.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Women's Health

  Tagged with: Discovery, magee

  

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  What Are the Benefits of Digestive Enzyme Supplements?

  September 6, 2022

  Digestive enzyme supplements are popular for belly pain and bloating. But do they really have benefits? Here's what to expect.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders

  Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

  Tagged with:

  

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• Article - 3 Minute Read

  What You Should Know About Collagen Supplements

  May 7, 2021

  Collagen peptide supplements have been getting a lot of attention lately. Are there real health benefits? And should you add them to your list of supplements?Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Nutrition Services

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition

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  Concussion Care: Do Supplements and Over-the-Counter Pain Relievers Help — Or Hurt?

  March 16, 2018

  Learn which supplements and over-the-counter pain relievers can help or hinder your concussion recovery process from the UPMC Sports Medicine program.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

  Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine

  Tagged with: concussion, concussion 101, concussion recovery, concussion symptoms, concussion treatment, creatine, fish oil, headache, headaches, pain, pain medicine, pain relief, resveratrol, sufrinko, supplements, tumeric, vitamins

  

• Article - 3 Minute Read

  Do Calcium Supplements Harm Your Heart?

  November 30, 2016

  Recent headlines have pointed to concern that calcium supplements may raise your risk of heart disease.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

  Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

  Tagged with: bone health, calcium, calcium supplements, diet, heart attack, Heart Health, Vitamin D

  

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  Is It Asthma or COPD? Telling the Difference Between These Two Conditions

  March 28, 2024

  Asthma and COPD are lung conditions that can cause similar symptoms, but they also have differences. Learn more about how they're alike and different.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Pulmonology

  Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: Discovery

  

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  Foods to Support Immune Health

  March 21, 2024

  No single food can fight infection alone, but eating a healthful diet can boost your immune system. Here's what you need to know about eating for immune health.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Nutrition Services

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition

  Tagged with: Discovery

  

• Article - 5 Minute Read

  Using Nutrition to Fuel Your Body Before, During, and After a Marathon

  March 18, 2024

  running 26.2 miles, plus the weeks and months spent training, requires some high-quality fuel. Here’s what runners should know about fueling their bodies before, during, and after a marathon.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine

  Tagged with: Discovery