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Barley Grass

What is barley grass? What are the benefits of taking barley grass? Get the lowdown on barley grass, a popular juicing ingredient.

Orthosilicic Acid

What is orthosilicic acid? What are the benefits of taking orthosilicic acid? Get the lowdown on this supplement and find out where to get it.

Baobab

What is baobab? What are the benefits of baobab? Get the lowdown on this tropical fruit and find out why people use it for health purposes.

Lion's Mane

What is lion's mane? What are the benefits of lion's mane? Get the lowdown on why this medicinal mushroom is used for health purposes.

Agaricus

What is agaricus? Why do people use it? What are the benefits and possible side effects of agaricus? Get the lowdown on this medicinal mushroom.

African Mango for Weight Loss

What is african mango? Why do people use it for weight loss? What are the benefits and possible side effects? Get the lowdown on using this herbal supplement to lose weight.

Pelargonium

What is pelargonium? What are the benefits of using pelargonium?

Chaga

What is chaga? What are the health benefits of chaga? Why do people use it? Where can I find it?

Maqui

What is maqui, also known as maqui berry? What are the benefits? Where can I find it? Get the lowdown on this superfood supplement.

Beta-Glucan

What is beta-glucan? What are the benefits of beta-glucan? Why do people use it? Get the lowdown on this popular supplement.

Banaba

What is banaba? What are the health benefits of banaba? What are the possible side effects and safety concerns?

Caralluma for Weight Loss

What is caralluma? What are the health benefits of caralluma? Can it help with weight loss? What are the possible side effects?

Sea Buckthorn

What is sea buckthorn? What are the benefits of sea buckthorn? Are there any side effects? Where can I buy it?

Weight Loss Supplements

Get the lowdown on 15 popular weight loss supplements, from fucoxanthin, hCG, and white bean extract to green tea, CLA and glucomannan.

Hidden Benefits of Green Tea

You may already know that drinking green tea could help fend off heart disease and cancer (the two leading causes of death in the United States). Now here's a look at three newly discovered health-boosting effects of this antioxidant-rich, low-caffeine brew.

Green Tea Supplements

When it comes to antioxidant-packed green tea, should you pop a supplement instead of putting on the kettle? Learn more about the science behind green tea supplements.

Side Effects of Hoodia

Hoodia gordonii is a herb used for weight loss. What are the side effects and safety concerns of hoodia pills?

Forskolin

A natural remedy used in traditional Chinese medicine, forskolin may help promote weight loss and protect your eye health.

Natural Support for Obesity Prevention

Several alternative therapies have been found to fight obesity, a health-harming condition estimated to affect about one-third of Americans.

L-Carnitine for Weight Loss

Get the lowdown on l-carnitine, a dietary supplement said to help you with weight loss.

Yerba Mate

Known as "the drink of the gods," yerba mate may help promote weight loss and boost heart health—but could also increase your risk of certain types of cancer.

Hoodia Gordonii Review

What is hoodia gordonii? How does it work? What are the side effects? What are the safety concerns about hoodia diet pills?

Glucomannan

What is glucomannan? Does glucomannan help with weight loss and other health concerns? What are the possible side effects of using it? Where can I buy it?

Fucoxanthin

What is fucoxanthin? Why do people use fucoxanthin? Can it help with weight loss? What are the benefits and side effects?

What is Acai?

Find out about acai, a Brazilian berry touted as an all-natural defense against cancer and heart disease and powerful weight loss promoter. What is it? Why do people use acai? What is the science behind this superfruit?

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