Tag: Nutritional Supplements
FDA: Biotin Supplements Could Affect Results of Medical Tests
Agency particularly concerned about biotin interference causing a falsely low result for troponin
Marine Omega-3 Supplements May Lower CVD Risk
Updated meta-analysis shows lower risks for MI, CHD death, total CHD, CVD death, total CVD
Some Nutritional Supplements May Aid Mental Health Conditions
Nutrient supplements had good safety profiles, no known contraindications with psychiatric medications
n-3 PUFAs Do Not Lower Risk for Early Preterm Delivery
Maternal supplementation with n-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids did not lower risk
Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids Have Little, No Impact on Diabetes
Review indicates little to no effect on newly diagnosed diabetes, measures of glucose metabolism
Certain Dietary Supplements Tied to Dysphagia, Choking in Seniors
Most reports of swallowing complications involve multivitamins or calcium supplements
AHA: Prescription Omega-3 Fatty Acids Effectively Lower Triglycerides
4 g daily EPA+DHA or EPA only effective and safe for use as monotherapy or in combination
Most Supplements Offer Little Protection Against Heart Disease
Most had no significant effect on mortality, cardiovascular disease outcomes
Iron Intake May Not Improve Pregnancy Chances
Modest benefits seen from nonheme iron for women at risk for iron deficiency
Nutrient Intake Inadequate in Many Pregnant Women in U.S.
Almost all at risk for excessive sodium consumption
