April 26, 2024

Research Suggests Probiotics Plus Vitamin D Supplements May Benefit People With Schizophrenia

New research published in Neuropsychopharmacology Reports indicates that taking probiotics plus vitamin D supplements may improve cognitive function in people with schizophrenia.
April 26, 2024

Vitamin D Reduces Menstrual Pain and Medication Use

Vitamin D supplementation may decrease pain intensity in patients with painful menstrual cramps, according to a new systematic review and meta-analysis.
April 18, 2024

Prenatal Folic Acid Supplementation Linked to Lower Risk of Birth Defects

Supplementing with folic acid during pregnancy could lead to a reduced risk of birth defects, say researchers in China.
April 18, 2024

Higher Vitamin D Levels Linked to Lower Risk of Bowel Resection in Inflammatory Bowel Disease

An increased serum level of 25-hydroxyvitamin D is independently associated with a lower risk for bowel resection in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a study published in the International Journal of Surgery.
April 11, 2024

Omega-3 Could Help Achieve Desirable Levels of Blood Sugar Among Diabetics

Daily intake of 0.4 grams of omega-3 could help more than 95 percent of diabetics achieve desirable blood sugar levels, according to a Chinese study.
April 11, 2024

Omega-3 Levels Linked to Prevalence of Frailty in Older Adults

Consuming more oily fish or fish oil supplements may help prevent frailty in older adults in Western populations, according to new research.
April 4, 2024

Vitamin D Shows Promise in Targeting Aging’s Biological Mechanisms

In a recent review article published in Nutrients, researchers summarized what is currently known about the potential effect of vitamin D on modulating some hallmarks of aging and age-related diseases.
March 29, 2024

Exercise Can Be More Effective Treatment For Depression Than Antidepressants

A study analyzing over 14,000 people has found exercise could be more beneficial than antidepressants alone for the treatment of clinical depression.