Supplements
Are mushroom supplements really magic or a waste of cash?
Love them or hate them, could mushrooms be the key to good health. Stacey Morrison focuses on functional fungi in the latest episode of Healthy or Hoax. Audio
How blackcurrants can stave off dementia and strokes
If you're a berry grower in New Zealand, some research into blackcurrants will have you feeling the future is very rosy. A study collaboration between Auckland and Otago universities has found that… Audio
Supplements: 'Natural' does not always mean safe - professor
A toxicology professor says consumers are easily hoodwinked by marketing for natural health supplements, which he believes should be subjected to toxicology testing before sale.
Experts are warning… Audio
How fruit and veg may reduce risk of cognitive decline
A new study that followed 80,000 middle-aged people for more than 20 years has found that those who consumed the most flavonoids significantly reduce the risk of experiencing early signs of cognitive… Audio
'Insufficient evidence' support herbal, dietary supplements
New Zealanders spend tens of millions of dollars every year on over-the-counter herbal and dietary supplements in an attempt to lose weight, but the first global review of complementary medicines for… Audio
Could consuming more mushrooms reduce cancer risk?
A meta-analysis of 17 observational studies has found that higher mushroom consumption is associated with a lower risk of cancer. Along with being rich in fibre, vitamins and minerals, mushrooms are a… Audio
Collagen: Can pins or pills improve your health
Stacey Morrison find out the best way to increase our collagen and keep our skin looking healthy and radiant.
Are vitamin manufacturers unfairly marketing to older people?
According to new research, almost 75 percent of healthy Australians aged over 70 years use complementary medicines, either daily or occasionally. But how necessary are these supplementary medicines… Audio
Ditch the supplements and sci-fi holograms
Science commentator Siouxsie Wiles joins Kathryn to talk about a review of major trials that shows healthy adults don't need to take calcium and vitamin D supplements. We're also one step closer to… Audio
Personalised supplements, health disruptor or sales tactic?
Advocates for science based health care are sounding warnings about tailored health supplement subscription services in New Zealand, saying they're not worth the money. It follows the launch of two… Audio
Hidden Steroids
A new study by the University of Otago has found one in 20 sports supplements contain anabolic steroids, and many don't declare it on their labels. Research leader Professor Alison Heather from Otago… Audio
Regulations too strict say natural health businesses
Small natural health businesses say new regulations which will regulate the natural health industry are heavy handed and will hurt them the most. The Natural Health and Supplementary Products bill… Audio
Nine out of 10 elite NZ athletes found to use supplements- some with steriods - research
Nine in 10 elite New Zealand athletes admit to using supplements - and some of those products contain steriods. Audio
Concern over schools' elite sports teams supplement use
Graeme Steel is the Chief Executive of Drug Free Sport NZ. He is increasingly concerned by the normalisation of the use of so called sporting supplement products by sporty teenagers. A joint survey… Audio