Tag: Nutritional Supplements
Magnesium Before Premature Birth at 30 to 34 Weeks Has Limited Benefit
No significant difference seen for death or cerebral palsy at 2 years' corrected age for those receiving magnesium, placebo
USPSTF Recommends Folic Acid Supplement Before, During Pregnancy
Grade A recommendation intended to prevent neural tube defects in offspring among people planning to or who could become pregnant
Vitamin D Supplementation May Cut Risk of Major Cardiovascular Events
Reduction was not significant overall, but was significant among those taking cardiovascular drugs at baseline
Most Melatonin Gummies Have Inaccurate Labels
Analysis shows most exceed the declared amount of melatonin and cannabidiol and may expose children to very high doses
Dietary Supplements Rarely Provide Sufficient Doses for Pregnancy
Only one product studied contained target doses for all six nutrients needed during pregnancy, with cost of about $200 per month
Dietary Supplement Use Common in the United States
Use higher for females than males for all except those aged 12 to 24 months; use increased with income and education among adults
Melatonin May Reduce Risk for Intentional Self-Harm in Female Teens
Risk for self-harm reduced after initiation of melatonin, especially among adolescents with depression/anxiety
Vitamin D Supplementation May Cut Dementia Incidence
Any vitamin D supplement exposure was associated with 40 percent lower dementia incidence
USPSTF Recommends Folic Acid to Prevent Neural Tube Defects
Daily supplement of 0.4 to 0.8 mg recommended for people planning to or who could become pregnant
Vitamin D Supplementation Does Not Reduce Asthma Exacerbations
Updated review reveals supplementation does not impact rate of exacerbations requiring systemic corticosteroids
