Too much vitamin B6, B12 tied to hip fractures
Too much vitamin B6, B12 tied to hip fractures Older women who take supplements with high doses of vitamins B6 and B12 may be more likely than their peers…
Bedtime protein may enhance muscle gains from the gym
Bedtime protein may enhance muscle gains from the gym Drinking a protein (casein) shake before tucking in for the night increases gains in muscle mass and…
Fish oil cuts heart attack risk, vitamin D reduces cancer death
Fish oil cuts heart attack risk, vitamin D reduces cancer death A large U.S. study known as VITAL, conducted in healthy adults, concluded that omega-3…
Potentially harmful drugs found in some supplements
Potentially harmful drugs found in some supplements Potentially harmful pharmaceuticals not listed on product labels were found in more than 700…
Vitamin D supplements may help obese kids lose weight
Vitamin D supplements may help obese kids lose weight Vitamin D supplements may promote weight loss and reduce risk factors for future heart disease in…
Weight effects of plant-estrogens may vary after menopause
Weight effects of plant-estrogens may vary after menopause Plant-derived estrogens, such as those from soy and red clover, might contribute to unwanted weight…
Folic acid linked to healthy brain development in kids
Folic acid linked to healthy brain development in kids Fortification of foods with folic acid, a B vitamin, not only protects developing babies against…
Blood vitamin D levels linked to lower risk of colorectal cancer
Blood vitamin D levels linked to lower risk of colorectal cancer A new study from the American Cancer Society, the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health…
Adequate vitamin D reduces early mortality
Adequate vitamin D reduces early mortality An adequate intake of vitamin D can reduce the risk of premature death in people with cardiovascular disease, a new…
Vitamin D supplements may ease IBS symptoms
Vitamin D supplements may ease IBS symptoms Vitamin D supplements could help to ease painful Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) symptoms, a new study from the…