Supplements, and what the research says

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Dietary supplements are not approved by the Food and Drug Administration for safety or effectiveness before they are sold. Statements about supplements on this Service have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. No supplement shown on this Service is intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Research summaries describe what published studies report. Studies vary in quality, many are small or preliminary, and results in studies may not apply to you. Summaries are generated in part by artificial intelligence and may contain errors.

Supplements can interact with prescription and over-the-counter medications, with each other, and with medical conditions. Some supplements are unsafe during pregnancy or breastfeeding, before surgery, or for children. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking any supplement, especially if you take any medication, are pregnant or nursing, or have a medical condition.

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