Vitamins D & E show brain benefits

Eating food rich in vitamin E may reduce the risk of developing dementia, while insufficient levels of vitamin D may increase the risk of cognitive decline, say two new studies.

 

Osteoporosis Canada calls for big vitamin D rise

Adults under the age of 50 should be taking up to 1,000 International Units of vitamin D should, according to new guidelines from Osteoporosis Canada.

 

Vitamin D levels linked to Parkinson's disease risk

Greater levels of vitamin D have been linked to a lower risk of Parkinson's disease in a study in Finland where low sunlight leads to a chronic lack of the nutrient, researchers said Monday.

 

High-dose B6 may improve arthritis measures

A daily dose of vitamin B6 at the current upper tolerable levels may reduce levels of inflammatory compounds in people suffering from rheumatoid arthritis, says a new study.

 

Fish oil may cut breast cancer risk

Postmenopausal women who take fish oil supplements for at least 10 years may be at less risk of developing breast cancer, according to the results of a recent report in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research.

 

Fish oil vs. breast cancer

Women who take fish oil supplements have a lower risk of developing the most common type of breast cancer, new research suggests.

 

Vitamin E cuts Alzheimer's risk

A Swedish study has revealed that high levels of several vitamin E components in the blood are associated with a decreased risk for Alzheimer's disease (AD) in advanced age.

 

Antioxidants may boost heart health and metabolism

Long-term supplementation with antioxidants may beneficially effect sugar and fat metabolism, and boost heart health by increasing the flexibility of arteries, says a new study.

 

Creatine at low doses promotes resistance to fatigue, study

Low dose supplementation of creatine could help combat fatigue, according to the results of a new study.

 

Resveratrol may boost eye health: Study

The vascular benefits of resveratrol – a compound found in red wine, blueberries and peanuts – may extend to reducing the risk of blindness for diabetics and seniors, says a new study.

 

Pine bark extract may ease hayfever symptoms: Study

Daily supplements of an extract from the bark of the French maritime pine may ease symptoms of hay fever, says a new study.

 

Resveratrol’s heart health benefits pinpointed?

Resveratrol – a compound in red wine - may be influencing both blood vessel function and the function of fat cells, say new studies which may help explain its heart health benefits.

 

Science builds for calcium’s bone and heart benefits

Low calcium intakes may increase the risk of osteoporosis and high blood pressure (hypertension), says a new study with Italian postmenopausal women.

 

Calcium, Vitamin D Supplements OK for Arteries

Moderate doses of calcium and vitamin D supplements don't raise women's coronary artery calcium (CAC) levels, a new study finds.

 

B-Vitamins Cut Lung Cancer Risk, Study Finds

A major European study involving Newcastle University has found a

link between the levels of B-vitamins in the blood and lung cancer.

 

Your vitamin D deficiency may be genetic

Lack of sunshine and an unvaried diet can contribute to vitamin D deficiency, but according to new research, so can genetics.

 

Omega-3 may protect against hearing loss: Study

Increased intakes of omega-3 fatty acids, and the fish that provide them, may reduce the risk of age-related hearing loss, says a new study from the University of Sydney.

 

Vitamin K may reduce risk of type-2 diabetes

Increased intakes of vitamin K may reduce the risk of developing type-2 diabetes, says a new study with almost 40,000 Dutch men and women.

 

Vitamin B3 Controls Important Life Processes by Changing Shape in Response to Oxygen Level

Scientists have obtained the first images of a common molecular signal, vitamin B3, which plays a role in making some bacteria potent and some men impotent.

 

Supplements and herbal remedies may ease migraines

People who suffer from frequent migraines are often drawn to herbal remedies and vitamin or mineral supplements, and understandably so. The headaches themselves can be debilitating, and the prescription drugs sometimes used to prevent them -- including certain antidepressants, beta blockers and calcium channel blockers -- don't always work and often cause side effects.

 

Blood pressure decrease linked to fish oil

A study by a research team from Denmark has suggested overweight teenagers could reduce their blood pressure by taking fish oil supplements.

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