September 30, 2022

Omega-3s Linked To Younger ‘Biological Age’

Data from the scientific literature “overwhelmingly” supports beneficial effects of omega‐3 fatty acids on the length of telomeres, reported to be a marker of biological aging, says a new review.
September 30, 2022

Folic Acid Reduces Cardiovascular Events In Diabetic Patients

Folic acid supplements may lower cardiovascular risks in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus by regulating homocysteine and sortilin levels.
September 23, 2022

B Vitamins Can Potentially Be Used To Treat Advanced Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

Scientists at Duke-NUS Medical School in Singapore have uncovered a mechanism that leads to an advanced form of fatty liver disease — and it turns out that vitamin B12 and folic acid supplements could reverse this process.
September 23, 2022

Daily Multivitamin May Improve Cognition And Protect Against Decline

New research shows that taking a daily supplement may improve cognition in older adults. In the study, researchers estimated that three years of multivitamin supplementation roughly translated to a 60 percent slowing of cognitive decline.
September 14, 2022

Selenium Plus CoQ10 May Protect Telomeres And Reduce Heart Risks

Long-term supplementation of selenium and coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) may preserve telomere length, a marker of ageing, and are associated with a reduction in cardiovascular mortality, says a new study from Scandinavia.
September 14, 2022

Higher Folate Levels During Pregnancy May Lower Risk Of Congenital Heart Disease

A case-control study has found that higher folate levels before or during early pregnancy are associated with a lower risk for congenital heart disease in children.
September 14, 2022

New Meta-Analysis Adds Credence To Positive Blood Pressure Outcomes Associated With Omega-3s

A comprehensive new meta-analysis underpins previous evidence and adds further credence to the positive impact of omega-3 fatty acids on high blood pressure.
September 14, 2022

Report Highlights Billions In Potential Healthcare Savings From Supplements

Dietary supplement regimens may reduce the direct and indirect medical costs associated with specific disease-associated medical conditions, but only $59 billion are currently being captured, potentially leaving $502 billion in additional savings that could be realized, says a new U.S. report.