Tag: Nutritional Supplements
Omega-3 Fatty Acids Not Found to Up Risk of Heart Disease
No significant association with fatal, nonfatal coronary heart disease, major vascular events
Folic Acid Lessens Autism Risk for Fetal Anti-Epileptic Exposure
For children exposed to antiepileptic drugs in utero, risk may be mitigated by folic acid supplementation
Probiotics, Chewing Gum Found Ineffective for Pharyngitis
Neither reduces severity of sore throat or difficulty swallowing in first three days of use
Chronic Dosing of Apricot Kernel Extract May Lead to Hypoxia
Self-prescription of kernel extract reported for five years; cyanide toxicity confirmed in blood analysis
Supplement Deemed Effective, Cost-Saving in Wet AMD
Patients taking supplements would need fewer anti-VEGF therapies, researchers conclude
FDA: Potential Contamination in Some Liquid Pharma Products
Concerns over possible bacterial contamination that could cause severe infections in vulnerable patients
Intervention May Cut Muscle Loss From RT for Head & Neck Cancer
Resistance training and nutrition intervention may offset loss of muscle mass secondary to side effects
No Effect of B Vitamin on Fracture Risk in Women at High CV Risk
No reduction in fracture risk or impact on change in markers of bone turnover for women at high CV risk
More Americans Using High-Doses of Vitamin D Supplementation
Study finds more people are taking doses higher than recommended daily allowance
Riboflavin Shows Positive Effect for Migraine in Adults
Data from five clinical trials show consistent positive therapeutic effect in adults
