4 articles, reviewed by our pharmacist. All advice
Magnesium supplements: which type, and what the evidence says
Citrate, chloride and lactate forms absorb better than magnesium oxide. The evidence for cramps and sleep, who runs low, and which medicines to space it from.
Should you take a probiotic with antibiotics?
Some probiotic strains may reduce antibiotic-associated diarrhoea, but not every product has been studied. Timing, choosing a strain and who should avoid them.
Supplements that can interact with your medicines
St John's wort with antidepressants and the pill, vitamin K with some blood thinners, minerals with some antibiotics: supplement interactions and staying safe.
Vitamin D on the Gold Coast: do you still need a supplement?
Most Gold Coast locals get enough vitamin D from everyday sun. Who still runs low, how to balance sun and skin cancer risk, testing, and supplement doses.
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