Tag: Nutritional Supplements
USPSTF Recommends Against Vitamin D Supplementation for Fracture, Fall Prevention
Vitamin D supplementation, with or without calcium, offers no benefit for preventing falls or fractures in community-dwelling seniors
Current Prenatal Multivitamin, Mineral Labels Are Misleading
Authors say inaccuracies have the potential to harm pregnant persons and fetuses
Prenatal Vitamin D Supplementation Increases Bone Density in Children
Supplementation with cholecalciferol during pregnancy linked to increased bone mineral content, bone mineral density, lean mass in offspring
Recommendations Issued for Managing Chronic Constipation
Six strong recommendations developed, including initial management of dietary modifications and ensuring adequate fluid, fiber intake
Link Between n-3 LCPUFA, Eczema Varies by Maternal COX1 Genotype
Risk for AD was lower in the n-3 LCPUFA versus placebo group among mothers with the TT genotype
Lower Potassium Threshold After CABG Safe for A-Fib Prevention
In addition to no difference in patient outcomes with lower threshold, the authors say relaxed potassium control is cost-saving
Fish Oil Supplements Counteract Genetic Predisposition to High Cholesterol
Findings seen for total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and triglycerides
Micronutrient Supplementation Slows Geographic Atrophy Progression
In eyes with noncentral GA, proximity-based progression toward central macula was slower with randomization to antioxidants
Adherence to Mediterranean Diet, Omega-3 Fatty Acids Beneficial in Acne
Reduction seen in inflammatory and noninflammatory lesions, improvement seen in overall quality of life with EPA/DHA
Multivitamin Use Not Linked to Mortality Benefit in U.S. Adults
No association seen for multivitamin use with lower all-cause mortality risk in first or second halves of follow-up
