Vitamin A News and Research

Latest Vitamin A News and Research

Desymmetrization paves way for new bioactive compounds

Many chemical molecules can exist in nature together with their mirror counterparts; like hands, two compounds can be made up of the same atoms in the same overall structure but in opposite orientations, i.e. left-handed and right-handed.

23 Feb 2018

BetterYou named as ‘Most Innovative Brand’ at FGB Awards 2018

Leading the way in the natural health marketplace, BetterYou has been named ‘Most Innovative Brand’ at the Feel-Good Brands Awards 2018.

From BetterYou Ltd 22 Feb 2018

Vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy could protect against childhood obesity

Every parent wants to give their child the best start in life, but what if that consideration needed to happen before the baby was even born?

From BetterYou Ltd 20 Feb 2018

American Heart Association certifies select peanuts with Heart-Check mark

The American Heart Association has certified select peanuts with the Heart-Check mark to make it easy for consumers to identify heart-healthy foods.

15 Feb 2018

Vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy could result in birth of obese children

Vitamin D deficiency in pregnant women could preprogram babies to grow into obese children and adults, according to a Keck School of Medicine of USC-led study.

13 Feb 2018

Chemist finds how to control blood sugar without usual side effects

Chemist Robert Doyle in the College of Arts and Sciences at Syracuse University has figured out how to control glucose levels in the bloodstream without the usual side effects of nausea, vomiting or malaise.

11 Feb 2018

Undernutrition in preschool years linked to hearing loss later in life

Young adults who were undernourished as preschool children were approximately twice as likely to suffer from hearing loss as their better-nourished peers, a new study suggests.

8 Feb 2018

BetterYou supports Mantality initiative to improve men’s mental health and wellbeing

Natural health company BetterYou gave its support to the first ever Mantality retreat in Leeds last month – an initiative which encourages men to speak up about mental health issues and live more complete lives.

From BetterYou Ltd 7 Feb 2018

Vitamin A-enriched cattle fodder is the key to protect against cow's milk allergy

A real milk allergy occurs in about three to five percent of European children and more rarely in adults. The disease is different from lactose intolerance, in which a lack of the enzyme lactase results in the inability to properly break down lactose, a sugar found in milk products.

6 Feb 2018

Scientists discover role of two specific HOX genes in colon cancer development

In breakthrough colon cancer research, scientists at Christiana Care Health System's Center for Translational Cancer Research of the Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research Institute have discovered that over-expression of HOXA4 and HOXA9 genes in colon cancer stem cells promotes cell replication and contributes to the overpopulation of stem cells that drives colon cancer development.

31 Jan 2018

Vitamin D3 could prevent and repair cardiovascular damage, finds study

A new study by researchers at Ohio University found that Vitamin D3 could prevent and restore damage caused by several cardiovascular diseases.

31 Jan 2018

People with IBS symptoms likely to have low levels of vitamin D, study shows

If you’re one of the two in ten people that suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) symptoms such as bloating, stomach cramps and constipation, it’s highly likely that you have low levels of the sunshine vitamin, according to a new study published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

From BetterYou Ltd 31 Jan 2018

Vitamin deficiency prevents proliferation of cancer stem cells

DPI effectively switches off the cancer stem cells, preventing their proliferation. "It's extraordinary; the cells just sit there as if in a state of suspended animation" explains Professor Michael Lisanti, Chair of Translational Medicine and lead investigator.

30 Jan 2018

Patients with IBS could benefit from vitamin D supplements, suggests new research

According to a new study, taking vitamin D supplements can help to relieve the painful symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).

29 Jan 2018

MIND diet shows potential to slow cognitive decline in stroke survivors

A diet created by researchers at Rush University Medical Center may help substantially slow cognitive decline in stroke survivors, according to preliminary research presented on Jan. 25, at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2018 in Los Angeles.

25 Jan 2018

Sublingual supplements better than capsules, says Victoria Health pharmacist

It’s a question many looking to supplement ask – are sprays better than capsules? The answer is ‘yes’ according to Shabir Daya, a pharmacist at Victoria Health who specializes in natural health products.

25 Jan 2018

Fluorescence imaging can track vitamin C in the body

Vitamin C is best known as a nutrient. In high enough doses, however, vitamin C also shows potential against many cancers, according to recent studies. To successfully develop vitamin C (chemically named ascorbic acid) as a medication, it is crucial to probe its concentration in the body, thus ensuring safe and effective doses.

24 Jan 2018

Many Indians put away treating orthopedic problems

While India has witnessed an increase in life expectancy thanks to advances in medical science and technology, what is also increasing is the number of people leading sedentary lifestyles and eating food that is unhealthy.

22 Jan 2018

Women do not receive timely diagnosis for heart disease

A recent study has indicated that women who start menstruating at the age of 11 or earlier, or enter menopause before 47 have a higher risk of heart disease and stroke. Some other factors that were associated with elevated odds of heart problems in later years were miscarriage, stillbirth, undergoing a hysterectomy, and bearing children at a young age.

17 Jan 2018

Bariatric surgery extends lifespan in obese patients, shows study

Obese, middle-age men and women who had bariatric surgery have half the death rate of those who had traditional medical treatment over a 10-year period, reports a study that answers questions about the long-term risk of the surgery.

17 Jan 2018