Tag: Vitamins / Minerals
Study Looks at Impact of Low Vitamin K on Lung Function
Low vitamin K status linked to lower ventilatory capacity, increased odds of COPD, wheezing, asthma
Low Vitamin D Levels Tied to Higher Severity of Psoriasis
Higher proportion of vitamin D deficiency seen among those with more body surface area affected by psoriasis
Exercise Plus Cognitive Training May Aid Seniors With Mild Cognitive Impairment
Vitamin D supplementation not an aid alone or in combination
Incidence of A-Fib Reduced With Vitamin D₃ Supplementation
Risk for atrial fibrillation lower with 1,600 IU/day and 3,200 IU/day vitamin D3 supplementation
Vitamin D Supplementation May Cut Risk of Major Cardiovascular Events
Reduction was not significant overall, but was significant among those taking cardiovascular drugs at baseline
Vitamin D₃ Supplements Not Tied to Lower Cancer Mortality, Overall
However, some benefits seen for daily dosing and in some subgroups
Multivitamin Shows Memory Benefits in Older Adults
Compared with placebo, multivitamin use tied to better immediate recall over three years
Higher Childhood Vitamin D Dose May Cut Risk for Later Psychiatric Problems
1,200-IU dose of vitamin D3 supplementation tied to decreased risk for psychiatric symptoms at ages 6 to 8 years versus 400-IU dosing
Low Vitamin D in Pregnancy Tied to More Behavioral Problems in Children
There is a high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in pregnancy, particularly among Black women
Anti-PD-1 More Effective With Normal Vitamin D Levels in Melanoma
Significantly higher response rate and longer progression-free survival seen for patients with normal vitamin D
