Vitamins
Big vitamin is coming for your kids. But do children really need supplements?
When it comes to nutrition, vitamins can sometimes feel like a simple fix. But are they necessary? And what are the risks?
- Lauren Ironmonger
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‘I thought I was going to die’: Perth mum’s near-fatal reaction sparks immune supplement warning
Kerry Smith thought she was doing the right thing when, feeling the early signs of a cold, she took a popular supplement she’d used before.
- Andrew Du
Hydration trackers and electrolytes: How much water do we really need?
The market for hydration products and electrolyte supplements and sports drinks is growing. But nutrition and exercise experts say there are limits to their effectiveness, and potential for harm.
- Lauren Ironmonger
Vitamins to be removed from shelves over poisoning concerns
Customers will need advice from a pharmacist to purchase some supplements after patients reported severe and often permanent health effects.
- Angus Thomson
How a vitamin in beer and Vegemite could prevent our most common cancer
Scientists have found vitamin B3 may significantly reduce risk of non-melanoma skin cancers. The building body of international evidence has its roots in Australian research.
- Angus Dalton
Libido supplements for women are on the rise. But do they work?
In an era of sex positivity, a flagging libido can be seen as a deficiency. But is it possible for women to enhance desire by taking a simple vitamin? And do they even want to?
- Lauren Ironmonger
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The vitamin epidemic
We’ve become a nation of pill poppers. How did we become so convinced about vitamins? And what can they do for us and to us?
Can you achieve your ‘best self’ with supplements?
The promise that we can optimise ourselves through supplementation is tantalising. Is it too good to be true?
- Sarah Berry
These are the most popular vitamins in Australia. Here’s what the experts say
Along with the perception they are “natural”, the lighter regulation of vitamins and supplements creates a false sense of security among consumers. How do our most commonly purchased vitamins stack up?
- Sarah Berry