Tag: Nutritional Supplements
USPSTF Recommends Against Beta Carotene, Vitamin E Supplements
No benefit seen for cardiovascular disease, cancer prevention; evidence insufficient for assessing pros and cons of multivitamins
Lutein/Zeaxanthin in AREDS2 May Slow Progression to Late AMD
No increased risk for lung cancer, reduced risk for progression to late AMD seen with lutein/zeaxanthin as replacement for beta-carotene
About 3 g/Day of Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Lower Blood Pressure
Review shows 2 to 3 g/day may be optimal intake associated with both systolic and diastolic blood pressure reductions
Specific Dietary Components in RMDs Moderately Beneficial
Moderate evidence of small effect on disease progression seen for vitamin D, chondroitin, glucosamine for osteoarthritis
Many Infants in WIC Program Not Getting Enough Vitamin D
Only 6 to 12 percent of infants enrolled in the WIC program received supplemental vitamin D during their first year of life
Calcium Supplements, Mortality Tied in Seniors With Aortic Stenosis
Supplemental calcium with or without vitamin D linked to increased all-cause and cardiovascular mortality, aortic valve replacement
Half of Parents Report Giving Their Child Supplements Regularly
Similar proportion of parents report a problem with their child's diet
Amino Acid Supplementation Beneficial After Fracture Fixation
Reduction in postoperative complications for adults receiving conditionally essential amino acid supplementation
Prevalence of Melatonin Supplement Use Increased Over Time
1999-2000 to 2017-2018 saw increase in reported prevalence of melatonin use across sex and age groups
Vitamin D Supplementation Linked to Reduction in Autoimmune Disease
Vitamin D supplementation, with or without omega-3 fatty acids, linked to reduced risk for autoimmune disease
