Vitamin D may extend life in older adults
Vitamin D may extend life in older adults A new study by researchers at the University of Colorado shows vitamin D plays a vital role in reducing the risk of…
Food is better than supplements for heart disease prevention
Food is better than supplements for heart disease prevention People who want to stave off heart disease and type 2 diabetes may do better by choosing…
Many young Canadians are low in vitamin C
Many young Canadians are low in vitamin C As many as one in seven young Canadian adults may be vitamin C deficient, which could place them at increased risk…
Antioxidant vitamin takers less likely felled by heart disease
Antioxidant vitamin takers less likely felled by heart disease People who take a multivitamin and vitamin E nearly every day for 10 years seem to have a…
Omega-3 fatty acids may help treat heart disease
Omega-3 fatty acids may help treat heart disease Omega-3 fatty acids found in coldwater fish not only prevent heart disease - they may even help treat it,…
Vitamin D may not boost calcium absorption in children
Vitamin D may not boost calcium absorption in children Although increased intake of vitamin D may boost calcium absorption in adults, there appears to be no…
Omega-3 may help with weight management
Omega-3 may help with weight management New findings reported in the British Journal of Nutrition indicate that overweight and obese people have lower blood…
Fibre may compromise calcium in people with diabetes
Fibre may compromise calcium in people with diabetes High-fibre diets may slightly reduce calcium levels in adults with type 2 diabetes, according to a…
Vegetables and fruits linked to sperm quality
Vegetables and fruits linked to sperm quality Antioxidants, found mainly in fruits and vegetables, may improve sperm concentration and mobility, say…
Adults with limited sun exposure need more vitamin D
Adults with limited sun exposure need more vitamin D The U.S. Skin Cancer Foundation has revised its vitamin D recommendations for adults who have limited…