Polypharmacy is a huge problem in U.S. health care and is compounded by the increasing use of supplements and herbal medications.
Telomeres shorten with age, oxidative stress, and psychological stress until critical shortening leads to cell senescence and cell death.
Acupuncture improved symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis, but it is expensive.
A majority of participants in both study groups showed no reliable change on any measure.
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 50 randomized controlled trials did not find that vitamin and antioxidant supplements reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Numerous subgroup analyses similarly found no benefit from daily supplementation, but also no adverse effects.
