Tag: Vitamins / Minerals
Gut Bacteria May Convert Choline Into Clot-Enhancing Compound
Significant increase in plasma TMAO levels at one and two months; increase attenuated by aspirin
Vitamin B May Help Mitigate Health Risks From Air Pollution
Small study suggests vitamin B might help, but reducing pollution levels remains the priority
Multivitamin Use Does Not Benefit Cardiovascular Health in Men
No evidence of benefit even in men with poor nutritional status at baseline
No CVD Protection Seen With Monthly High-Dose Vitamin D
But effects of daily or weekly dosing require further study
Bone, Basal Metabolism Link Depends on Vitamin D Level
Findings in postmenopausal women with T2DM; correlations prominent in those with higher 25(OH)D
AAOS: Few Hip Fracture Patients Take Vitamin D Consistently
Correlation for consistent supplementation with increase in physical component of the SF-12 score
AAAAI: Low Vitamin E in Mothers Can Up Asthma Risk in Offspring
Association strongest for the vitamin E isoform α-tocopherol, found in safflower, sunflower oils
Increased Active Vitamin D May Help Optimize Muscle Strength
Findings for serum 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 (1α,25[OH]2D3)
Metformin Use Linked to Less Vitamin B12 Measurement
Metformin users are less likely to receive vitamin B12 testing after adjustment for confounding variables
Vitamin D May Help Reduce Risk of Acute Respiratory Infection
Association seen between vitamin D supplementation and decreased likelihood of respiratory infection
