Vitamin E and selenium may not lower prostate cancer risk
Vitamin E and selenium may not lower prostate cancer risk The U.S. government has halted a major trial investigating whether vitamin E and selenium prevent…
Alzheimer's disease may not be slowed by B vitamins
Alzheimer's disease may not be slowed by B vitamins High doses of B vitamins failed to slow cognitive decline in people with Alzheimer's disease, say…
Vitamin K may prevent fractures and cancer
Vitamin K may prevent fractures and cancer Vitamin K may not prevent age-related decline in bone mineral density. However, it may protect against…
Low intake of antioxidants linked to eye disease
Low intake of antioxidants linked to eye disease Eating a diet that's high in antioxidants like vitamins E and C may decrease the risk of…
Children's vitamin D recommendation doubled
Children's vitamin D recommendation doubled The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) announced a doubling of the amount of vitamin D it recommends for…
People with liver disease may have low vitamin D levels
People with liver disease may have low vitamin D levels People with chronic liver diseases are at increased risk of developing vitamin D deficiency, say…
Low vitamin D common in people with inflammatory bowel
Low vitamin D common in people with inflammatory bowel New research has found a linked between low blood levels of vitamin D and symptoms…
Isoflavones can help people who are at risk for stroke
Isoflavones can help people who are at risk for stroke Isoflavones, a type of phytochemical found in soybeans, chickpeas, legumes and clovers, can improve…
Vitamin D may prevent multiple sclerosis
Vitamin D may prevent multiple sclerosis New Canadian research is offering hope that some day preventing multiple sclerosis will be as simple as popping a…
High doses of vitamin D can be good for children's bones
High doses of vitamin D can be good for children's bones Giving school children very high doses of vitamin D is safe - and possibly necessary - to support…