May 19, 2021

Study Shows Early Preterm Births Can Be Decreased With DHA Supplementation

Early preterm births may be dramatically decreased with supplements containing docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), an omega-3 fatty acid, with a dose of 1000 mg more effective for pregnant women with low DHA levels.
May 19, 2021

Vitamin B3: A Possible Treatment For Glaucoma?

Researchers have studied the effects of nicotinamide, a form of vitamin B3, on animal and cell models for glaucoma. Their study may be a future neuroprotective therapy in glaucoma in humans. A clinical trial will start later this year.
May 19, 2021

Eating More Fruit And Vegetables Linked To Less Stress

Eating a diet rich in fruit and vegetables is associated with less stress, according to new research from Edith Cowan University in Australia.
April 28, 2021

People With Higher Omega-3 Levels Less Likely To Die Prematurely

A new research paper published in Nature Communications shows that people with higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids lived longer than those with lower levels.
April 28, 2021

Omega-3 Supplements Protect Against Stress

A high daily dose of an omega-3 supplement may help slow the effects of aging by suppressing damage and boosting protection at the cellular level during and after a stressful event, new research suggests.
April 23, 2021

Sunlight Linked With Lower COVID-19 Deaths, Study Shows

Sunnier areas are associated with fewer deaths from Covid-19, an observational study suggests.
April 23, 2021

Multivitamins, Omega-3, Probiotics, Vitamin D May Lessen Risk Of Positive COVID-19 Test

Taking multivitamins, omega-3, probiotics, or vitamin D supplements may lessen the risk of testing positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19 infection, indicates a large population study.
April 15, 2021

Every Adult In Ireland Should Take Vitamin D Supplements, Report Recommends

Every adult in Ireland should start taking vitamin D supplements due to alarming levels of deficiency, a new report from the country’s Joint Committee for Health says. Low levels of vitamin D have also been linked to worse health outcomes in relation to COVID-19, and this is why the issue needs to be addressed urgently, according to the report.