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One teaspoon of baking soda contains about 1,200 mg of sodium, nearly the full daily recommended allotment given by the American Heart Association for people with high blood pressure.

Recent data suggests that 57% of Americans over 20 take at least one dietary supplement, with multivitamins, vitamin D, and omega-3 fatty acids being the most popular choices.

A prospective intervention study found that 98.3% of acne patients showed an omega-3 fatty acid deficiency at baseline, with improvements in skin appearance reported after 16 weeks of supplementation.

Protein supplementation can help older adults maintain muscle mass, improve mobility, and reduce fall risk when dietary intake is insufficient.

Chronic daily ingestion of preformed vitamin A above the recommended intake but below the tolerable upper intake may still be harmful, especially to the musculoskeletal system.

An estimated 5% of U.S. adults have consumed at least one potentially hepatotoxic herbal supplement in the past month, raising concerns about liver health risks associated with unregulated botanical products.