Vitamin B12 helps protect against brain shrinkage
Vitamin B12 helps protect against brain shrinkage Having higher vitamin B12 levels may protect against brain shrinkage and cognitive decline in older…
Vitamin D linked to type 2 diabetes in men
Vitamin D linked to type 2 diabetes in men People with lower levels of vitamin D in their blood may be at greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes,…
Vitamin and mineral supplements can harm or help
Vitamin and mineral supplements can harm or help Taking a vitamin and mineral supplement can improve a person's nutritional status, however many…
B vitamin supplementation may not improve heart health
B vitamin supplementation may not improve heart health Reducing blood levels of the amino acid homocysteine with folic acid and other B vitamins fails…
Arsenic in drinking water linked to type 2 diabetes
Arsenic in drinking water linked to type 2 diabetes Low levels of arsenic from ground water may increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, say U.S.…
Vitamin D reduces risk of hip fracture in women
Vitamin D reduces risk of hip fracture in women Older women with higher blood levels of vitamin D are less likely to suffer hip fractures, according to…
Vitamin D increases life expectancy
Vitamin D increases life expectancy In comparison to those with higher levels of the "sunshine vitamin", adults with low blood levels of vitamin D…
Vitamin C may lower type 2 diabetes risk
Vitamin C may lower type 2 diabetes risk A diet high in vitamin C may help lower a person's risk of developing type 2 diabetes, say researchers from…
Potassium-rich foods lower blood pressure
Potassium-rich foods lower blood pressure Boosting levels of potassium in your diet may lower high blood pressure or prevent you from developing high blood…
Nutrition counselling and supplements fight high cholesterol and weight gain
Nutrition counselling and supplements fight high cholesterol and weight gain Participating in nutrition counselling and taking supplements - such as red…