Tag: Vitamins / Minerals
Maternal Vitamin D Deficiency May Up MS Risk in Offspring
Maternal vitamin D deficiency in early pregnancy linked to nearly two-fold increased MS risk
Lower 25-OH D Tied to Adverse Pathology in Full Prostatectomy
Insufficiency/deficiency of serum 25-OH D linked to increased odds of adverse pathology
Vitamin E Neuroprotective Against Cisplatin Ototoxicity
Placebo group had significant hearing loss at one month at both 2,000 HZ and 8,000 HZ
Maternal B12 Levels Impact Children’s Cardiometabolic Health
Specifically, low folate levels seem tied to BMI, heart rate at age 5 years
Low Vitamin D Linked to Dry Eye Syndromes
Vitamin D may enhance tear film parameters, reduce ocular surface inflammation
Novel Sunscreen Maximizes Vitamin D Production
Solar D enables increased cutaneous vitamin D formation and maintains sun protection
Prenatal Vitamin D Supplements Don’t Reduce Asthma
No evidence of beneficial effect on asthma, chronic wheezing in two studies
Vitamin D Treatment Has No Effect in Prediabetes
Eight weeks of high-dose treatment has no impact on β-cell function, insulin sensitivity, glycemic control
Case Report Describes Scurvy in Infant Consuming Almond Milk
Scurvy resulted after exclusive intake of almond beverages and flour from age 2.5 to 11 months
B12 Deficiency Common in Long-Term Care Residents
Researcher says findings warrant consideration of mandatory B12 screening at admission
