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Topic- Supplements
Emotional wellbeing linked to women's gut health
A recent study linked bacteria in our gut to positive emotions like happiness and hopefulness and healthier emotion management skills. "The gut contains trillions of microorganisms collectively known as the gut microbiome. Many studies have shown that disturbance in the gut microbiome can affect the gut-brain axis and lead to various health problems, including anxiety, depression, and even neurological disorders," said coauthor Yang-Yu Liu, PhD, an associate scientist in the Brigham and Women's Hospital's Channing Division of Network Medicine and an associate professor of Medicine at the Harvard Medical School.
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Unapproved drugs in brain-boosting supplements can harm health
Supplements that claim to improve mental focus and memory may contain unapproved pharmaceuticals and in potentially dangerous combinations and doses, according to a recent study. These supplements are sometimes called "nootropics," "smart drugs" or "cognitive enhancers." Organizations can consider making this information available to constituents and including in educational programming.
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Some brain health supplements contain possibly harmful drug
Some so-called "brain-boosting" supplements contain piracetam, a drug that is not approved in the US and is potentially harmful in unregulated doses, researchers say. Organizations should be aware of the products and might consider educating their constituents about unproven benefits and possible harms.
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