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Month: December 2019

Does Too Much Vitamin C Cause Side Effects?
Wellness

Does Too Much Vitamin C Cause Side Effects?

Vitamin C is a very important nutrient that's abundant in many fruits and vegetables. Getting enough of this vitamin is especially important for maintaining a healthy immune system. It also plays an important role in wound healing, keeping your bones strong, and enhancing brain function. Interestingly, some claim that vitamin C supplements provide benefits beyond those that can be obtained from the vitamin C found in food. However, many supplements contain extremely high amounts of the vitamin, which can cause undesirable side effects in some cases. This article explores the overall safety of vitamin C, whether it's possible to consume too much, and the potential adverse effects of taking large doses. Vitamin C is Water-Soluble and Not Stored in Your Body Vitamin C is a w...
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Turkey foils drug smuggling bid at Istanbul Airport

More than one and a half tons of illegal drugs destined for the U.S. were seized at the Istanbul Airport on Dec. 13, according to security sources. The 1.745 tons of drugs -- with an estimated 70 million Turkish Lira ($12 million) market value -- shipped from Indonesia were detected by a sniffer dog at the airport. It was the record amount of illicit drug ever seized at any Turkish airport. Following the inspection, the drugs were revealed to be kratom, a herbal substance of Southeast Asian origin which was made of the leaves of an indigenous tree. Subject to numerous health warnings, kratom has been banned in most of the countries in the world and is known being highly addictive and linked to numerous deaths. Read more at Hurriyet Daily News.
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Making Stringed Musical Instruments Helps People In Recovery In Area Hard Hit By Opioid Crisis

The Culture of Recovery program is helping the town of Hindman, Ky., rebuild its identity on the backbone of its musical heritage. News on the epidemic is also on the rise of kratom abuse. NPR: Appalachian Musical Tradition Helps People Recovering From Drug AddictionPeople have been playing music together in the small Appalachian town of Hindman, Ky., since it was founded in the late 1800s. Nashville Tennessean: Kratom Abuse On The Rise At Addiction Treatment Centers, Expert SaysThere's not much solid data about how widespread the use of a psychoactive plant called kratom is in the U.S. But if what Dr. Marvin Seppala is seeing in addiction treatment centers all over the country is any indication, use of kratom isn't just on the rise; it's becoming normalized. (Robinson, 12/7) This...