Vitamin C supplements tied to men's kidney stones
Vitamin C supplements tied to men's kidney stones Men who take vitamin C supplements are at higher-than-average risk of developing kidney stones, a new study…
High doses of folic acid not linked to cancer risk
High doses of folic acid not linked to cancer risk According to a new analysis, people taking high doses of the B vitamin folic acid are not at an increased…
Amount of caffeine in diet supplements varies greatly
Amount of caffeine in diet supplements varies greatly The amount of caffeine in diet supplements varies widely, and product labels are often inaccurate or…
Mild vitamin B12 deficiency linked to accelerated cognitive decline
Mild vitamin B12 deficiency linked to accelerated cognitive decline Being mildly vitamin B12 deficient could be an indication that some older adults are at a…
Vitamin D tied to women's cognitive performance
Vitamin D tied to women's cognitive performance Two new studies show that vitamin D may be a vital nutrient for the cognitive health of women as they age.…
Analysis: omega-3 fatty acids still matter
Analysis: omega-3 fatty acids still matter Hundreds of clinical trials have been done on the possible benefits of omega-3 fatty acids for the prevention of…
Iron, omega-3s have different effects on kids' brains
Iron, omega-3s have different effects on kids' brains For children with low stores of two brain-power nutrients, supplements may have different, and complex,…
No link found between calcium intake and heart risk
No link found between calcium intake and heart risk Researchers at the Institute for Aging Research (IFAR) at Hebrew SeniorLife, an affiliate of Harvard…
Daily multivitamin use doesn’t ward off heart attack, stroke
Daily multivitamin use doesn’t ward off heart attack, stroke According to a large, well-controlled study that included nearly 15,000 middle aged and older…
Do you need a multivitamin?
Do you need a multivitamin? While a daily multivitamin hasn't been proven to guard against chronic disease in well-nourished individuals, there are good…