Eating choline-rich foods during pregnancy may boost baby’s brain
Eating choline-rich foods during pregnancy may boost baby’s brain When expectant mothers consume sufficient amounts of a B-like vitamin called choline…
Vitamin D, calcium supplements may not lower fracture risk
Vitamin D, calcium supplements may not lower fracture risk Older adults who take vitamin D and calcium are no less likely to break their hips or other bones…
Many non-dairy “milks” lack iodine
Many non-dairy “milks” lack iodine In a new study, researchers from the University of Surrey examined the iodine content of 47 milk alternative beverages…
Folic acid during pregnancy may cut autism risk from pesticides
Folic acid during pregnancy may cut autism risk from pesticides Children whose mothers took folic acid supplements early in their pregnancies were less likely…
Not all supplements equal for muscle building
Not all supplements equal for muscle building If you want to optimize muscle growth after weight training, don’t take branched-chain amino acids (BCAA)…
Mineral water is calorie-free calcium source
Mineral water is calorie-free calcium source Instead of drinking milk or taking supplements to get adequate amounts of calcium, calcium-rich mineral water is…
Many Americans take too much vitamin D
Many Americans take too much vitamin D Nearly one in five U.S. adults are taking a vitamin D supplement, and a growing number are taking excessively high…
Lower sodium diet might not lower blood pressure
Lower sodium diet might not lower blood pressure A new study that followed more than 2,600 men and women for 16 years found that consuming less sodium…
Vitamin D deficiency linked to muscle injuries
Vitamin D deficiency linked to muscle injuries More than half of college football athletes participating in the NFL Scouting Combine had inadequate levels of…
Antioxidant supplements don't lower dementia risk
Antioxidant supplements don't lower dementia risk Older men who take vitamin E and selenium supplements have the same risk of dementia as people who don't…