Tag: Vitamins / Minerals
Prenatal Vitamin Intake in Early Pregnancy May Cut Autism Risk
ASD risk down for children whose mothers took prenatal vitamins during first month of pregnancy
Low Vitamin D Tied to High Blood Glucose Levels in Women
Serum 25(OH)D level <30 ng/mL positively associated with blood glucose level ≥100 mg/dL
Bone Health in Older Adults Not Improved by High-Dose Vitamin D
25(OH)D concentration increases with supplements, but no difference in BMD changes among three doses
Vitamin D Supplementation Can Help Cut COPD Exacerbations
Review shows supplementation only effective for baseline vitamin D levels <25 nmol/L
Low Vitamin D Tied to Risk for Renal Hyperfiltration in Healthy Adults
Severe deficiency linked to increased prevalence of RHF in population with normal renal function
Vit C for Pregnant Smokers May Improve Newborn Lung Function
Newborn lung function improved as measured by forced expiratory flow at three months of age
Routine Supplements to Prevent Chronic Disease Not Advised
Micronutrient supplements may be warranted for specific nutritional needs or deficiencies
Vitamin D Levels Linked to Cardiorespiratory Fitness
Individuals in top quartile of vitamin D levels have significantly higher CRF than those in lowest quartile
Review: Vitamin D Does Not Appear to Prevent Fractures, Falls
In pooled analyses, no clinically relevant between-group difference in bone mineral density at any site
Low Vitamin D Levels Tied to Interstitial Lung Disease
Findings include both high-attenuation areas, interstitial lung abnormalities on scans
