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fromBoston.com
23 hours ago

People are spending hundreds of dollars at IV drip bars in Boston. Are they worth the hype?

IV vitamin infusion clinics are expanding across Massachusetts, charging hundreds of dollars for vitamins and supplements available cheaply in pill form, despite unproven health benefits and concerns about drawing nurses from understaffed medical facilities.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Sea moss is everywhere on TikTok yes it's natural but that doesn't mean it's safe or beneficial for all | Antiviral

Sea moss, an algae-based supplement trending on social media, lacks sufficient human studies to support widespread health claims despite containing various nutrients and showing promise in early-stage research.
fromkffhealthnews.org
6 months ago

FTC has long said products must back up health claims. A MAHA lawsuit would upend that

Don't get Nathan Jones started on xylitol, the active ingredient in his chewing gum, nasal spray, and other products. He'll talk your ear off about its wondrous powers against tooth decay, as well as its potential to fight COVID, heart disease, Alzheimer's you name it. For now, Jones, the founder of Xlear, can't make those claims in his company's advertising. But if the lawsuit his company brought against the Federal Trade Commission succeeds, he'll likely be able to say anything he wants.
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