Vitamins and Supplements (69)
The United States Army is investigating whether certain dietary supplements available until recently at military bases may have played a role in the deaths of two soldiers.
The vitamin industry has long touted antioxidants as a way to improve health, and even prevent disease by filling in gaps in diet, but a new review of studies found no evidence that the nutrition supplements extend life. Worse, the reviewer said that some antioxidants could increase risk for death.
Omega-3 pills have recently been touted as a potential natural alternative to help boost memory and help prevent cognitive for people with dementia and Alzheimer's. But a new study published in Wednesday's Journal of the American Medical Association indicates that Omega-3 pills are not an answer to slowing mental and physical decline in older patients with dementia and Alzheimer's.
L-Carnitine is a natural substance that helps the body turn fat into energy. But did you know L-Carnitine can be important for preventing diseases too?
There are over the counter supplements that when combined with a proper diet and consistent exercise can help expedite fat loss. Three non stimulant supplements of choice that can help increase fat loss include:
Neither vitamin E nor vitamin C supplements reduced the risk of major cardiovascular disease in a large, long-term study of male physicians, according to a study in the November 12, 2008 issue of JAMA.
Contradicting claims of disease prevention, an analysis of previous studies indicates that the antioxidant supplements beta carotene, vitamin A, and vitamin E may increase the risk of death, according to a meta-analysis and review article JAMA
Brain Shrinkage and Thinking Problems Linked to Low Levels of Vitamin B12
Low blood levels of vitamin B12 may cause older people to be more likely to lose brain cells and develop problems with their thinking skills, according to new research published in the September 27, 2011, issue of Neurology®.
A new study gauging the impact of consuming more fish oil showed a marked reduction both in inflammation and, surprisingly, in anxiety among a cohort of healthy young people.