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Reumofan Plus is touted as an all-natural dietary supplement that is administered in the treatment of arthritis, muscle pain, osteoporosis, bone cancer, and other conditions. However, a lab analysis conducted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) confirmed the presence of three undisclosed and potentially dangerous prescription drug ingredients in Reumofan Plus tablets….

In continuing with a recent global trend, several prominent healthcare regulatory agencies have begun to publicly express their concern regarding dietary supplements that contain DMAA. The most recent of which are Australian authorities who have warned consumers of the increased propensity for severe side effects that may coincide with the use of sports supplements…

Earlier this week, officials at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ordered a revision of the labels on Yaz, Yasmin and Beyaz products. Subsequently, the revision is to include an expanded warning section that acknowledges their association with the development of blood clots. Furthermore, these clots have served as a catalyst for litigation…

The majority of dietary supplements, including those of the weight loss and fitness variety, are marketed as shortcuts for those looking to enhance certain aspects of their body. However, recent years have witnessed an exponential increase in the transgressions committed by dietary supplement manufacturers. Of significant concern, is the onslaught of unsubstantiated claims made…

Bodybuilding and weight-loss supplements have once again found themselves at the center of a recent influx of allegations. While their current track-record acknowledges a downward trend in both safety and efficacy, a recent study condemns them for their association with severe, life-threatening complications. Subsequently, a small new study suggests that these products are more…

It has long been assumed that dietary supplements are developed with safe and healthy ingredients. However, they continue to face an increasing amount of scrutiny regarding both their safety and efficacy. Of particular concern, however, is the inclusion of an ingredient known as aristolochic acid (AA). As a common weight-loss supplement ingredient, AA has…

Responsible for a drastic increase of blood pressure within the pulmonary artery, pulmonary atrial hypertension (PAH) is a congenital cardiac condition with fatal implications. While the reason for such an increased spike in pressure remains unknown, this condition is severe in nature. Though uncommon, studies suggest that certain risk factors may increase the rate…

In response to the growing concern of adulterated products within the dietary supplement industry, officials at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have acknowledged that they intend “crack down” on the influx of fraudulent practices committed by manufacturers. In what has already been established as a strict regulatory campaign, the FDA has played…