Tag: Nutritional Supplements
Cocoa Extract Supplementation Does Not Reduce Hypertension Risk
In subgroup analyses, significant reduction in incidence of hypertension seen among those with baseline systolic BP <120 mm Hg
Vitamin D3 Supplementation Reduces Telomere Attrition
Omega 3 fatty acid supplementation not associated with leukocyte telomere length over a four-year period
Fish Oil Supplementation Cuts Measure of Prostate Cancer Progression
Findings seen among men enrolled in one year of active surveillance
USPSTF Recommends Against Vitamin D Supplementation for Fracture, Fall Prevention
Vitamin D supplementation, with or without calcium, offers no benefit for preventing falls or fractures in community-dwelling seniors
Current Prenatal Multivitamin, Mineral Labels Are Misleading
Authors say inaccuracies have the potential to harm pregnant persons and fetuses
Prenatal Vitamin D Supplementation Increases Bone Density in Children
Supplementation with cholecalciferol during pregnancy linked to increased bone mineral content, bone mineral density, lean mass in offspring
Recommendations Issued for Managing Chronic Constipation
Six strong recommendations developed, including initial management of dietary modifications and ensuring adequate fluid, fiber intake
Link Between n-3 LCPUFA, Eczema Varies by Maternal COX1 Genotype
Risk for AD was lower in the n-3 LCPUFA versus placebo group among mothers with the TT genotype
Lower Potassium Threshold After CABG Safe for A-Fib Prevention
In addition to no difference in patient outcomes with lower threshold, the authors say relaxed potassium control is cost-saving
Fish Oil Supplements Counteract Genetic Predisposition to High Cholesterol
Findings seen for total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and triglycerides
