Tag: Nutritional Supplements
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
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
