Tag: Nutritional Supplements
Nutrient-Laden Snacks Can Meaningfully Cut Cholesterol
Consumption of a suite of ready-to-eat bioactive foods tied to 8.8 percent drop in LDL cholesterol in four weeks
Vitamin D Supplementation Could Reduce Migraine Headache Attacks
Vitamin D supplementation had no obvious effect on attack duration or headache severity
Marine ω−3 FAs May Up Risk for Depression in Older Adults
Small increase in risk for depression or clinically relevant depressive symptoms but no difference in mood scores seen with long-term use
Many Believe Dietary Supplements Cut Risk for Cancer Recurrence
Among adults diagnosed with breast, prostate, or colorectal cancer, 40 percent report using dietary supplements
Impact of Dietary Interventions Inconsistent in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Dietary interventions combined with omega-3 supplementation may provide additional benefit
Vitamin D Supplementation No Aid to Muscle Health
Review finds no beneficial effects on muscle function, strength, or mass
Vitamin D Does Not Impact Kidney Outcomes in Prediabetes
Secondary analysis of randomized trial shows no difference in progression of KDIGO risk scores with daily vitamin D versus placebo
Omega-3 Fatty Acids Tied to Better Cardiovascular Outcomes
Cardiovascular risk reduction more prominent with EPA monotherapy versus EPA + DHA therapy
Higher-Dose DHA in Pregnancy Tied to Fewer Early Preterm Births
Rate of early preterm births lower with 1,000 mg versus 200 mg per day; greater effect seen for women with low DHA status at baseline
ACC: Fish Oil Does Not Improve Outcomes for Those at High CV Risk
Patients with the highest levels of EPA had similar rates of major adverse cardiovascular events as patients taking placebo
