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洋車前子殼補充劑不應該被使用的幾個原因包括： 消化問題：洋車前子殼富含纖維，吸水後在消化道形成凝膠狀物質。對某些人來說，如果未能足夠飲水或過量攝取，可能會導致腹脹、氣體或腹部不適。 過敏反應：儘管罕見，有些人可能對洋車前子殼過敏。過敏反應從輕微的癢或皮疹到更嚴重的呼吸困難或過敏性休克不等。 ...

唔應該服用聚悦木槲榔補充劑的原因有幾個： 效果問題：雖然聚悦木槲榔廣泛用於前列腺健康和其他情況，但科學證據支持其有效性的結果並不一致。有些研究顯示有益效果，而其他研究則未顯示與安慰劑相比有顯著的好處。 副作用：雖然一般認為對大多數人來說安全，但聚悦木槲榔可能會引起一些副作用，如噁心、頭暈、頭...

長壽木，通常被稱為東革阿里，在近年因其聲稱的健康益處而受到關注，從增加睾酮水平到增強性慾和提高運動表現等範圍廣泛。然而，雖然東革阿里有其支持者，但在決定將其納入健康方案之前，有一些重要的理由需要謹慎行事。 缺乏監管和質量控制 圍繞東革阿里的主要擔憂之一是食品補充劑行業缺乏嚴格的監管和質量控制。...

5-羥色氨酸（5-HTP）是一種化合物，天然地由身體中的色氨酸生成。它也作為膳食補充劑，從一種非洲植物名為格里福尼亞（Griffonia simplicifolia）的種子中提取。 人們服用5-HTP補充劑有幾個原因： 抑鬱症：5-HTP可能有助於增加大腦中的血清素水平，潛在地改善抑鬱症狀...

Alpha-GPC，全名為α-磷脂酰膽鹼，是一種天然存在於人體內的化合物，以其在促進大腦功能方面的潛力而聞名。它是膽鹼的前體，這意味著它可以在體內轉化為膽鹼，進而影響到神經傳遞和腦部健康。 Alpha-GPC的功效 增強認知功能： 研究顯示，Alpha-GPC能夠增加腦部中的乙酰膽鹼水平，...

Chronic inflammation increases your risk of health problems such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease. But research shows these supplements may help reduce inflammation.

Why do we need vitamins? While many dietary recommendations are beneficial to both men and women, women's bodies have different vitamin needs. Vit...

Supplements are all the rage.
A 2022 survey showed that 75% of people take some form of nutritional supplements. Of these consumers, 52% said they take specialty supplements such as omega-3s, probiotics or fiber.
Several factors have contributed to the popularity of supplements, vitamins and minerals, including the pandemic and the convenience of purchasing through online retailers.
Still, supplements are not without their critics. The industry is not regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Also, you may be wondering whether you need dietary supplements if you eat a balanced diet.
Here's what's said about when adding vitamins, minerals, and supplements to your diet is beneficial, and which supplements you should choose.

Collagen is the body's main protein found in skin, tendons, ligaments and other connective tissues.
28 types of collagen have been identified, of which types I, II, and III are the most abundant in the human body, accounting for 80-90% of the total collagen.
Types I and III are found primarily in the skin and bones, while type II is found primarily in joints.
Your body naturally produces collagen, but there are supplements on the market that can help improve skin elasticity, promote joint health, build muscle, burn fat, and more.

In a 2012 National Health Survey, nearly 12% of U.S. children used complementary therapies, such as supplements and herbal remedies. Supplements that promote weight loss and increase strength are popular with teenagers. Products sold as supplements, especially those used for weight loss and strength-building, often contain potentially harmful ingredients, such as prescription drug ingredients and controlled substances. Additionally, many supplements have not been tested in children. Side effects may differ from those in adults because children's bodies are still in the maturation process. Here are 10 things you need to know about supplements for children and teens.