Tag: Vitamins / Minerals
Magnesium Depletion Linked to Increased Overactive Bladder Risk
Association was particularly pronounced in women, nonsmokers, middle-aged adults, and those with obesity
Omega-3 PUFA Intake May Be Protective Against Myopia
Axial length longest in lowest versus highest quartile of ω-3 PUFA intake; corresponding trend seen in cycloplegic spherical equivalent refraction
Low Vitamin D Levels Up Risk for COVID-19 Hospitalization
Only a weak association seen for infection risk
Vitamin D3 Supplementation Reduces Telomere Attrition
Omega 3 fatty acid supplementation not associated with leukocyte telomere length over a four-year period
Measles Outbreak Leads to Dangerous Vitamin A Toxicity
Metal Mixtures During Pregnancy May Lower Midlife Hypertension Risk
Doubling of vitamin B12 associated with lower systolic and diastolic blood pressure
Micronutrient Deficiencies Seen in More Than 45 Percent With Type 2 Diabetes
Pooled prevalence higher for women than men; vitamin D was most prevalent micronutrient deficiency
Fish Oil Supplementation Cuts Measure of Prostate Cancer Progression
Findings seen among men enrolled in one year of active surveillance
Current Prenatal Multivitamin, Mineral Labels Are Misleading
Authors say inaccuracies have the potential to harm pregnant persons and fetuses
Guidelines Developed for Treatment of Restless Legs Syndrome
Three good practice statements include regularly testing serum iron studies, which can influence decision to use oral or IV iron treatment
