Zinc is an essential mineral that plays a vital role in immune function, wound healing, hormone balance, and even skin health. While it’s found in foods like meat, shellfish, and legumes, many people ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am taking terazosin and finasteride for my enlarged prostate. A friend has suggested taking zinc supplements and eating pumpkin seeds for additional zinc intake. Is there any proof ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am having trouble finding a reliable recommendation for the daily supplement zinc. I purchased 50-mg pills, but I think this may be too much. I am 74 and female, and I would like to ...

Dear K.O.: There are some theoretical reasons, based on animal studies and benchtop research, as to why zinc might reduce the size of the prostate and even reduce the risk of prostate cancer. However, ...

Vitamin C, a.k.a. L-ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin that you need to get from food and supplements, according to ...

We asked experts which supplements have real benefits. By Katie Mogg While perusing the supplement aisle, you’ll likely pass bottles of pills and gummies claiming to boost your immune system. And if ...

Can vitamin C and zinc help you fight off COVID-19?No, not even at high doses, according to the first randomized clinical trial to test the two supplements under medical supervision.Despite the ...