Lisa Marshall

Lisa

Marshall

Articles by Lisa Marshall

Meta-analysis contradicts popular belief about fish oil supplements 2

Do fish oil supplements really help the heart? A meta-analysis published in April challenged the common belief. Natural Foods Merchandiser chats with the study's co-author about the research.

Is the 'natural' label harmful to the industry?

Does the "natural" label bring up more questions than answers? Natural products retailers and industry experts weigh in.

Harvard research on red meat is 'terrible science,' says science writer 1

Gary Taubes, author of Why We Get Fat and What to Do About It, examines the flaws in the Harvard School of Public Health's recent meat study and offers his advice on how consumers should apply the study's findings.

Will eating red meat really kill you? 3

New research from the Harvard School of Public Health found a link between eating red meat and risk of early death. Study co-author Qi Sun, MD, explains what this means for consumers.

Folic acid: friend or foe?

Can too much folic acid fortification be harmful?

Does vitamin D have a dark side? 5

When it comes to vitamin D, it's possible to get too much of a good thing, say the authors of a new study. We talked to the study's lead author to get the scoop.

What do supplements really cost? 3

Natural products retailers should be prepared to answer customers' questions about supplement quality and pricing.

Are supplements good or bad for you? Researcher concludes more studies needed

In the wake of controversial findings such as those of the October 2011 Archives of Internal Medicine supplement study, one of that study's authors concludes that more studies are needed to accurately assess supplements.

Iowa Women's Health Study findings on supplements insufficient, says researcher

A controversial Archives of Internal Medicine study concluded many supplements don’t extend life and some may actually boost mortality risk. One researcher points out the study's flaws.

7 natural ways to alleviate sinusitis

While sinusitis sufferers generally reach for Western remedies for their stuffy woes, recent research shows that natural methods of relief may work better in solving sinus problems. Here are seven natural remedies to try.