Tag: Vitamins / Minerals
ESC: Treating Iron Deficiency May Not Aid Heart Failure Patients
Study did not meet primary endpoint for composite of death, heart failure hospitalization, and exercise function
Magnesium Before Premature Birth at 30 to 34 Weeks Has Limited Benefit
No significant difference seen for death or cerebral palsy at 2 years' corrected age for those receiving magnesium, placebo
Study Looks at Impact of Low Vitamin K on Lung Function
Low vitamin K status linked to lower ventilatory capacity, increased odds of COPD, wheezing, asthma
Low Vitamin D Levels Tied to Higher Severity of Psoriasis
Higher proportion of vitamin D deficiency seen among those with more body surface area affected by psoriasis
Exercise Plus Cognitive Training May Aid Seniors With Mild Cognitive Impairment
Vitamin D supplementation not an aid alone or in combination
Incidence of A-Fib Reduced With Vitamin D₃ Supplementation
Risk for atrial fibrillation lower with 1,600 IU/day and 3,200 IU/day vitamin D3 supplementation
Vitamin D Supplementation May Cut Risk of Major Cardiovascular Events
Reduction was not significant overall, but was significant among those taking cardiovascular drugs at baseline
Vitamin D₃ Supplements Not Tied to Lower Cancer Mortality, Overall
However, some benefits seen for daily dosing and in some subgroups
Multivitamin Shows Memory Benefits in Older Adults
Compared with placebo, multivitamin use tied to better immediate recall over three years
Higher Childhood Vitamin D Dose May Cut Risk for Later Psychiatric Problems
1,200-IU dose of vitamin D3 supplementation tied to decreased risk for psychiatric symptoms at ages 6 to 8 years versus 400-IU dosing
