August 11, 2023

Vitamin D Improves Outcomes Of Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients

A new study finds that supplementation with 25(OH) vitamin D, in an Italian cohort of hospitalized COVID-19 patients that were deficient, resulted in a reduced length of hospital stay compared to those who were not supplemented.
August 11, 2023

U.S. Preventative Services Task Force Recommends Folic Acid Supplement Before & During Pregnancy

The U.S Preventive Services Task Force recommends folic acid supplementation for women planning to or who could become pregnant. These recommendations form the basis of a final recommendation statement published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA).
August 3, 2023

Large Study Shows Link Between Vitamin D And Psoriasis Severity

A person's vitamin D levels could play an important role in psoriasis severity, according to one of the largest studies to date.
August 3, 2023

Green Tea Extract Could Assist In Microbial Dysbiosis In Autistic Children

A new review has analyzed the potential of the polyphenol Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) to address microbial dysbiosis in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
August 3, 2023

Upping Your Intake Of Omega-3s May Help Protect Your Hearing

Researchers report that blood levels of the omega-3 fatty acid docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) were inversely correlated with hearing difficulty in a new population-based cross-sectional study.
August 3, 2023

Olive Oil Could Boost Brain Health

A new study suggests that incorporating olive oil into your diet could help reduce the risk of dying from dementia.
July 28, 2023

Omega-3 Fatty Acids Appear Promising For Maintaining Lung Health

Omega-3 fatty acids, which are abundant in fish and fish oil supplements, appear promising for maintaining lung health, according to new evidence from a large, multi-faceted study in healthy adults supported by the U.S. National Institutes of Health.
July 28, 2023

New Vitamin B12 Guidance For UK Doctors

General Practitioners in the UK are advised to offer patients a blood test for vitamin B12 deficiency if they see one symptom and one risk factor, in new guidance currently under consultation.