Supplements are the safest, easiest way to boost vitamin D levels, says Harvard Heart Letter, which is spreading the word about the vitamin’s multifaceted benefits: It is good for the heart and overall health, not just bones.
Dietitians Say Supplements Can Fill Health Gaps
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More than 80 percent of registered dietitians consider most Americans have gaps in their diets that can be filled with vitamins and other dietary supplements.
Multivitamin Supplements May Play Role in Preventing Miscarriage Associated with Drinking
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Results of a new study may be good news for millions of women who drink moderately during early pregnancy and their risk of miscarriage. Researchers associated with the Alcohol Research Group (ARG), a program of the Public Health Institute (PHI) and at School of Public Health at the University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley), have found that multivitamin supplements may play a protective role against miscarriages attributed to early pregnancy alcohol consumption.
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Multivitamins May Cut Food Allergy In Children
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Writing in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, scientists from the world famous Karolinska Institute report that multivitamin supplements had no effect on the incidence of asthma, allergic rhinitis, eczema, or atopic sensitization in 2,423 eight-year olds. However, when the scientists limited their analysis to children who started supplementation before the age of four, a 39 per cent decrease in the risk of sensitisation to food allergens.
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Vitamin D Supplements Show Anti-Diabetes Potential
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New study from New Zealand reports that supplements of the sunshine vitamin may improve insulin resistance and sensitivity, both of which are risk factors for diabetes.
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Antioxidant OPCs May Boost Memory: Animal Study
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A new study from Japan and Korea show that supplements of oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPCs) improved memory in animals with age-related cognitive decline. Read more here.