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Probiotic Bacteria: Do They Provide Risks, Benefits...or Both?
Q. I know that probiotics are supposedly healthful, but I heard recently that some people died after taking probiotics. Should I be concerned?
A. Most likely not. Although a recent study does indicate possible risk for some very sick people, there’s no evidence that the average person needs to worry.
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Apples, Onions, Tea Battle Cancer, Heart Disease
Q. I’ve seen quercetin as an ingredient in supplements. Is it important?
A. Several studies have found a link between diets rich in quercetin and a decreased risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer; not so for quercetin supplements.
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Bone Tests for Men, Too
Q. Should men be regularly tested for bone density as women are?
A. It depends. New guidelines recommend that men age 70 and older get tested every two years; younger men should evaluate their risk factors.
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