Vitamins News
Vitamins News
Do Fatty Acids Protect Against Cancer?
Bring on the salmon! A recent study of more than 250,000 people found that higher omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acid levels are associated with a lower risk of developing certain types of cancer.
Vitamin D for Childhood Diabetes: How Can It Help?
When you hear the words “honeymoon phase,” you probably don’t think about diabetes. This common occurrence is a remission period for those diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, and recent research has found a link between high-dose vitamin D2 and extending this phase. Learn more about how this vitamin can help!
Vitamins for Parkinson’s Disease: Can Micronutrients Protect Your Brain?
What do minerals and vitamins have to do with Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s? Here’s what the science says about the micronutrients that may help protect against cognitive decline.
Can Vitamin E Help Prevent Muscle Damage?
Keep your gains going with the help of vitamin E! A recent meta-analysis by Korean researchers found that 500 IU of vitamin E daily can help mitigate the effects of muscle damage and prevent further damage in athletes.
Vitamin D Deficiency and Schizophrenia: Is There a Connection?
Your mental health as an adult may be linked to whether your mom got enough vitamin D when she was pregnant, according to new studies that link vitamin D deficiency to schizophrenia.
Double-Jointed? Metabolism of Folate May Be to Blame
Talk about things you wouldn’t expect to be related: how your body metabolizes the B vitamin folate, and hypermobility spectrum disorders. A new paper from Tulane identifies a potential connection.
Can Vitamins Prevent Dementia?
Need another reason to watch your nutrition? According to two new independent studies, both vitamin D and a form of vitamin B3 may help lower the risk of cognitive decline.
Can Vitamin D Cut Your Cancer Risk?
Here’s a new way to play “D-fense” against the risk for skin cancer. A new study has found a lower incidence of melanoma among people who took the sunshine vitamin (which perhaps should be renamed the “sun protection” vitamin) compared to those who did not.
Vitamin D May Help Seniors Maintain Muscle Mass
Want to be able to pump iron long after your hair has turned the color of steel? Make sure you have sufficient vitamin D levels. A new study found that low levels of the sunshine vitamin increased the risk of muscle strength loss by 78 percent.
More Vitamin K Keeps Broken Bones Away
Can vitamin K1, found in dark, leafy greens, help prevent broken bones? Kale yeah! A new study links high intake of the vitamin to reduced fracture risk in older women.
Thiamine: This Vitamin May Prevent Migraine Headaches
Vitamin B1, or thiamine, may protect against migraines, according to a new study published in Headache: The Journal of Head and Face Pain.
Can Folic Acid Fortified Bread Prevent Birth Defects?
If only preventing birth defects were as easy as sliced bread! Unfortunately, a new paper suggests that proposed dose in folic acid fortified bread won’t be sufficient—and that pregnant women really need their prenatal vitamins.
Vitamin B6 May Help Patients Overcome Anxiety and Depression
Could vitamin B6 help with mood disorders? According to a new placebo-controlled trial, high-dose vitamin B6 intake can reduce anxiety symptoms and may even help with depression.
Is Vitamin E Good for PCOS?
For women with PCOS, vitamin E may help support fertility by encouraging testosterone levels within a healthy range, according to a new study in BMC Women’s Health.
Race & Vitamin D: Breast Cancer Risks to Watch For
Black and Hispanic/Latina women with low vitamin D levels were more likely to develop breast cancer than those with adequate levels, according to the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences.
Vitamin D2 vs D3: Which One Is Better for Your Immune System?
Vitamin D2, the less expensive, plant-based form of the vitamin, was less effective at providing immune support than vitamin D3, according to a new study from the University of Surrey.
Eating Prunes May Lead to Better Bones
Prunes might be able to help keep you moving in more ways than one. According to a recent review published in Advances in Nutrition shows that prunes can help prevent and delay bone loss in older women.
Psoriasis Linked to Low Vitamin E Levels
New data uncovers a stark connection between vitamin E levels and psoriasis.
Oh Baby! Probiotics Help with Morning Sickness
Morning sickness might seem like an inevitable rite of passage for pregnant women, but a new study shows that probiotics can reduce nausea by 16% and vomiting by 33%.
Want to Kick the Common Cold Faster? Think Zinc
Is zinc good for a cold? A new study from more than five universities found that zinc shortens the duration of the common cold by about two days.
Can Omega-3 "Undo" the Damage of Junk Food?
A new study from Ohio State University suggests eating junk food snacks may worsen memory loss. But getting more omega-3 in your diet may help undo some of this damage.
Can Prebiotics Help You Sleep Better?
Can prebiotics help you get good sleep? A study shows that prebiotics may help regulate your circadian rhythm.
You Might Need More Vitamin C Than You Think
A study questions whether the current recommended daily intake of vitamin C is enough—since this RDA is based on research from the 1940s.
Want to Help Prevent Alzheimer’s? Remember to Take Your Vitamin K
Vitamin K may help prevent Alzheimer's, according to a recent study. Read how this nutrient is good for dementia.
Your Brain on Drugs: Worse Without Enough Vitamin D
A new study shows that not having enough Vitamin D can heighten cravings for opioid drugs.
Should Vitamin D Be Called the 'Bedroom Vitamin?'
Not having enough of the sunshine vitamin may lead to male sexual performance issues, concludes research linking vitamin D deficiency to erectile dysfunction.
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