Vitamin B News and Research

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Penn State researchers develop new method for creating cyclopropanes

Chemical structures called cyclopropanes can increase the potency and fine-tune the properties of many drugs, but traditional methods to create this structure only work with certain molecules and require highly reactive-;potentially explosive-;ingredients. Now, a team of researchers from Penn State has identified and demonstrated a safe, efficient and practical way to create cyclopropanes on a wide variety of molecules using a previously undescribed chemical process.

4 Aug 2023

Vitamin B-related amino acids may increase dementia risk from air pollution

Higher levels of vitamin B-related amino acids may be linked to the risk of dementia associated with a certain type of air pollutants called particulate matter, according to a study published in the July 19, 2023, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

19 Jul 2023

Dairy milk is a key source of important nutrients, but has environmental trade-offs

Along with all global sectors, the dairy industry is working to reduce its environmental impact as we look toward a shared 2050 net zero future.

26 Jun 2023

Green Mediterranean diet reshapes DNA methylation, boosts metabolism

Study explores the effects of a green-MED diet enriched in polyphenols and reduced in red/processed meat on the methylome and transcriptome levels. It aims to uncover the molecular mechanisms underlying the observed metabolic improvements.

30 May 2023

Keto vs. low-fat diets: which is more sustainable in the long term?

Researchers investigated whether commercial weight loss diets meet nutrient requirements.

24 May 2023

Gut check: Our microbiome's vitamin factory could redefine personal health

Research highlights the crucial role of vitamins in metabolic and regulatory processes. It explores the microbial contribution of essential vitamins, such as vitamin K and B-group vitamins, in the gastrointestinal tract, emphasizing their impact on human health and the gut microbiome.

23 May 2023

Malnutrition looms over Japan's 'Cinderella weight' women: Study warns of health risks

Study aimed to determine the nutritional status of young women at "Cinderella weight" in Japan. The results showed that underweight women had lower handgrip strength, cholesterol levels, and lymphocyte count and were prone to malnutrition due to low dietary diversity and deficiencies in various vitamins and minerals.

9 May 2023

New scientific statement assesses and scores the heart healthiness of popular dietary patterns

Many popular dietary patterns score high for heart-health; however, a few contradict the American Heart Association's dietary guidance and did not rank as heart-healthy, according to a new scientific statement published today in the Association's flagship, peer-reviewed journal Circulation.

27 Apr 2023

What are the nutritional outcomes of removing meat or poultry from healthy dietary patterns?

Researchers modeled the effects of removing a meat/poultry serving in healthy dietary patterns.

18 Apr 2023

The relationship between nutrient intake and time in bed in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy

Researchers evaluated the association between the time in bed and difficulty sleeping with nutrient intake during the second trimester and the third trimester of gestation.

28 Feb 2023

Elevated plasma methylmalonic acid predicts increased risk of cardiovascular events

A recent study from UiB shows that elevated plasma methylmalonic acid predicts increased risk of acute myocardial infarction and mortality in patients with suspected or verified coronary heart disease.

3 Feb 2023

A simple method to prepare carbon isotope-labeled versions of drugs and diagnostics

Dr. Benjamin Rotstein and collaborators unveil an operationally simple method to prepare carbon isotope-labeled versions of drugs and diagnostics.

22 Nov 2022

Low meal frequency is suggested to decrease Alzheimer’s disease risk

Researchers evaluated the associations between low meal frequency (LMF) and Alzheimer’s disease (AD).

24 Oct 2022

High-dose supplementation of Vitamin B6 decreases anxiety

Researchers reported that vitamin B6 supplementation reduced anxiety.

25 Jul 2022

Dietary influences on long COVID in children

A new study discusses possible mechanisms of long COVID in children and how they might relate to their dietary intake of important vitamins and elements.

13 Apr 2022

Clinical trial report endorses nitazoxanide as a safe drug for moderately ill COVID-19 patients

Researchers tested the safety and efficacy of 600 mg oral dose of nitazoxanide in mild or moderately ill COVID-19 patients.

3 Mar 2022

Scientists shine new light on the complexity of vitamin B12 diseases

A team of researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and collaborating institutions has shed new light into the complexity of vitamin B12 diseases.

10 Jan 2022

UC cosmetic scientist receives grant to explore skin permeation of chemical agents

A researcher at the University of Cincinnati is looking at ways to make products such as anti-aging and skin lightening creams, lotions, and gels more effective.

2 Sep 2021

Study confirms that higher level of maternal folate increases the child’s birthweight

Imagine that you are going to conduct research on how different factors affect a child in the womb. Bad habits such as smoking, drinking alcohol or poor eating habits are factors that may affect the child.

18 Mar 2021

Study offers new clues to the pathogenesis of glaucoma

In the search for new ways to treat the incurable eye disease glaucoma, researchers at Karolinska Institutet and St. Erik Eye Hospital in Sweden have discovered more clues as to its pathogenesis.

15 Dec 2020

Vitamin B News and Research

Latest Vitamin B News and Research

Penn State researchers develop new method for creating cyclopropanes

Vitamin B-related amino acids may increase dementia risk from air pollution

Dairy milk is a key source of important nutrients, but has environmental trade-offs

Green Mediterranean diet reshapes DNA methylation, boosts metabolism

Keto vs. low-fat diets: which is more sustainable in the long term?

Gut check: Our microbiome's vitamin factory could redefine personal health

Malnutrition looms over Japan's 'Cinderella weight' women: Study warns of health risks

New scientific statement assesses and scores the heart healthiness of popular dietary patterns

What are the nutritional outcomes of removing meat or poultry from healthy dietary patterns?

The relationship between nutrient intake and time in bed in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy

Elevated plasma methylmalonic acid predicts increased risk of cardiovascular events

A simple method to prepare carbon isotope-labeled versions of drugs and diagnostics

Low meal frequency is suggested to decrease Alzheimer’s disease risk

High-dose supplementation of Vitamin B6 decreases anxiety

Dietary influences on long COVID in children

Clinical trial report endorses nitazoxanide as a safe drug for moderately ill COVID-19 patients

Scientists shine new light on the complexity of vitamin B12 diseases

UC cosmetic scientist receives grant to explore skin permeation of chemical agents

Study confirms that higher level of maternal folate increases the child’s birthweight

Study offers new clues to the pathogenesis of glaucoma

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Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

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Vitamin B News and Research

Latest Vitamin B News and Research

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