Tag: Nutritional Supplements
Iron Intake May Not Improve Pregnancy Chances
Modest benefits seen from nonheme iron for women at risk for iron deficiency
Nutrient Intake Inadequate in Many Pregnant Women in U.S.
Almost all at risk for excessive sodium consumption
Dietary Supplements May Up Risk for Severe Medical Events
Increased risk seen in association with supplements sold for muscle building, energy, weight loss
Common Supplement Ingredient Could Harm Fetus, FDA Warns
Vinpocetine is a man-made compound used in some products sold as dietary supplements
Habitual Glucosamine Use Linked to Reduced Risk for CVD Events
Risks reduced for total cardiovascular disease events, CVD death, coronary heart disease, and stroke
Prepregnancy Folate Intake Linked to Reduced Risk for GDM
Folate intake before pregnancy tied to 22 percent reduction in developing gestational diabetes
Dietary Supplement Use Not Linked to Mortality Benefits
Excess calcium intake may increase risk for cancer death; link related to supplemental calcium intake
Calcium Intake Tied to Lower Rate of Late AMD
Patients encouraged to continue taking calcium if needed for other indications
AAOS: Supplement Use Low in Patients With Osteoporosis, Hip Fracture
Non-Caucasian minorities less likely to receive proper supplementation
FDA Warns 17 Companies About Illegal Alzheimer Disease Products
The products are often sold on websites and social media and may be ineffective, unsafe
