December 13, 2024

Vitamin C Can Boost Placental Health in Smokers

A new study demonstrates how vitamin C helps offset decreased placental blood flow found in pregnant mothers who smoke.
December 13, 2024

Study Shows Omega-3 Protects Against Heart Failure

People with higher omega-3 levels are significantly less likely to suffer or die from heart failure, according to findings published in the Mayo Clinic Proceedings journal.
December 6, 2024

France Proposes Slashing Maximum Levels of Vitamins and Minerals in Supplements

French regulators are proposing significant changes to permissible levels for vitamins and minerals in food supplements, which could see vitamin C limits slashed by almost 80 percent.
December 6, 2024

High-Dose IV Vitamin C Plus Chemotherapy Found to Double Survival Time in Advanced Pancreatic Cancer

Results from a randomized, phase 2 clinical trial show that adding high-dose, intravenous (IV) vitamin C to chemotherapy doubles the overall survival of patients with late-stage metastatic pancreatic cancer from eight months to 16 months.
December 6, 2024

Air is an Overlooked Source of Nutrients: Evidence Shows We Can Inhale Some Vitamins

When we think of nutrients, we think of things we obtain from our diet. But a careful look at the scientific literature shows there is strong evidence humans can also absorb some nutrients from the air.
November 29, 2024

Vitamin D Supplementation May Reduce Respiratory Infections in Children

New research finds that higher vitamin D supplementation and sufficient serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25-OHD) concentrations are associated with a reduced incidence of respiratory infections among children and adolescents.
November 29, 2024

Omega-3 Shows Potential For Improved Insulin Sensitivity

Omega-3 fish oil may benefit gut health and lipid metabolism in people with type 2 diabetes, according to new research.
November 22, 2024

Omega-3s May Delay Aging by ‘Reprogramming Energy Metabolism’

Supplementation with omega-3s may help maintain energy metabolism to preserve the function of key organs and inhibit pathological age-related changes, all of which may help delay the aging process, according to a new study from China.