Tag: Nutritional Supplements
Prenatal n-3 LCPUFAs Don’t Cut IgE-Linked Disease in Children
No reduction in disease at age 6 years; protective effect suggested on D. farinae sensitization
Too Much Folate in Pregnancy Tied to Increased Autism Risk
Mothers with very high blood levels of folate at delivery twice as likely to have a child with autism
Too Much Folate in Pregnancy Tied to Raised Autism Risk
Mothers with very high blood levels of folate at delivery twice as likely to have a child with autism
Probiotic Supplements Beneficial in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Beneficial effects seen on Disease Activity Score of 28 joints, insulin levels, HOMA-B, hs-CRP
Certain Nutraceuticals May Augment Antidepressant Effects
Data support adjunctive use of SAMe, methylfolate, omega-3, and vitamin D
Dietary Polyphenols Don’t Provide Much CV Benefit in Metabolic Sx
Findings from review assessing supplementation in metabolic syndrome patients
Sport-Banned Oxilofrine Found in Diet Supplements
FDA has warned makers of 8 products containing oxilofrine, or methylsynephrine
Number of Seniors Mixing Medications, Supplements Rising
Many do not tell their doctors, putting them at risk for dangerous drug interactions
Red Ginseng, Vitamin C May Increase Immune Cell Activity
In experimental study, supplements enhance T, NK cell activation, suppress viral replication
Iron Supplement in Infancy May Benefit Motor Development
Improved gross motor test scores at age 9 months
