Tag: Vitamins / Minerals
Minerals Not Linked to Multiple Sclerosis Risk in Women
Associations null when women with highest versus lowest intake in quintiles, deciles compared
Vitamins, Carotenoids Associated With Lower Risk for Cataract
However, strongest evidence comes from cohort studies, not randomized controlled trials
Prenatal High-Dose Vitamin D Not Linked to Asthma at Age 6
No significant difference seen in asthma diagnoses for children in high-dose vitamin D, placebo groups
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
