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Patients undergone bariatric surgery may need to pay closer attention to nutritional intake

Patients who have had bariatric surgery may need to take dietary supplements and pay closer attention to their nutritional intake, a UT Southwestern Medical Center study suggests.

31 Jan 2014

Look to heart shaped foods to protect heart

The crumbs from the Christmas cookies are gone and black-eyed peas, eaten on New Year to bring luck, are a distant memory. Declared American Heart Month with Valentine's Day smack dab in the middle, February is here. What to eat to keep your heart healthy?

31 Jan 2014

Study outlines agenda to help direct future caffeine dependence research

"I'm a zombie without my morning coffee." "My blood type is Diet Coke." "Caffeine isn't a drug, it's a vitamin." Most people make jokes like these about needing a daily boost from their favorite caffeinated beverage-whether first thing in the morning or to prevent the after-lunch slump.

29 Jan 2014

Women with vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy may be at risk of developing severe preeclampsia

Women who are deficient in vitamin D in the first 26 weeks of their pregnancy may be at risk of developing severe preeclampsia, a potentially life-threatening disorder diagnosed by an increase in blood pressure and protein in the urine, according to research by the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health.

28 Jan 2014

Study shows taking vitamin D2 supplements may result in higher muscle damage in athletes

Power athletes and others looking for an edge to improve their performance should avoid taking vitamin D2.

28 Jan 2014

5WPR adds the Salerno Center to its roster of health, wellness and nutrition clients

5W Public Relations, one of the 25 largest independent public relations agencies in the U.S., today announced the addition of The Salerno Center to its diverse roster of health, wellness and nutrition clients.

27 Jan 2014

Study examines existing evidence related to health benefits of vitamin D

A new study concludes that evidence is lacking for substantial health benefits of vitamin D – and that results of several multimillion-dollar trials currently underway are unlikely to alter this view.

24 Jan 2014

Omega-3 fatty acids especially DHA may have even wider range of biological impacts, shows study

A study of the metabolic effects of omega-3 fatty acids, especially DHA, concludes that these compounds may have an even wider range of biological impacts than previously considered, and suggests they could be of significant value in the prevention of fatty liver disease.

24 Jan 2014

Researchers test role of dietary supplement use in college students

Habits acquired during young adulthood are crucial in fostering lifelong health. Unfortunately, some college students fall into nutrient-deficient diets that leave them at risk for developing chronic disease later in life.

24 Jan 2014

Bread can now become daily sources of vitamin D when baked with Lallemand's baker's yeast

Lallemand is pleased to announce that the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has issued a positive opinion on the use of Vitamin D2 rich baker's yeast (Saccharomyces Cerevisiae) in yeast-leavened bread, rolls, fine bakery wares and food supplements.

22 Jan 2014

Adding quinoa to gluten-free diet of patients with celiac disease is well-tolerated

Adding quinoa to the gluten-free diet of patients with celiac disease is well-tolerated, and does not exacerbate the condition, according to new research published in The American Journal of Gastroenterology. Dr. Victor F. Zevallos, from the Department of Gastroenterology, King's College London, United Kingdom, evaluated the in-vivo effects of consuming quinoa in adult celiac patients. Quinoa, a highly nutritious grain, is traditionally recommended as part of a gluten-free diet.

22 Jan 2014

Role of folate in development, progression of breast cancer highly controversial

Folic acid supplements at levels consumed by breast cancer patients and survivors in North America promoted the growth of existing breast cancer in rats, new research found.

21 Jan 2014

It Works! Global announces launch of first chewable dietary supplement

It Works! Global, a wellness products and lifestyle company, announced the launch of Greens Chew, a dietary supplement for antioxidant and prebiotic support.

21 Jan 2014

Patients with MS could stave off disease symptoms by increasing vitamin D intake

For patients in the early stages of multiple sclerosis (MS), low levels of vitamin D were found to strongly predict disease severity and hasten its progression, according to a new study led by Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) investigators in collaboration with Bayer HealthCare.

20 Jan 2014

Vitamin D deficiency may lead to stiffening of blood vessels

UV-B radiation in sunlight is the most important factor for the production of vitamin D, and that is why many people suffer from low levels of vitamin D during the winter months.

20 Jan 2014

Study shows high-fiber diet reduces risk of colon problems

Scientists have more reasons for you to eat fiber and not abuse antibiotics.

17 Jan 2014

Vitamin D may be adjunct for patients with fibromyalgia syndrome, say researchers

Patients with fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) typically have widespread chronic pain and fatigue. For those with low vitamin D levels, vitamin D supplements can reduce pain and may be a cost-effective alternative or adjunct to other treatment, say researchers in the January 2014 issue of PAIN-.

17 Jan 2014

Higher vitamin D levels linked with better cognition and less depression in PD patients

A new study exploring vitamin D levels in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) opens up the possibility of a new avenue of early intervention that may delay or prevent the onset of cognitive impairment and depression. The findings are published in the Journal of Parkinson's Disease.

16 Jan 2014

New way to improve lipid profiles in patients undergoing hemodialysis may prevent heart attack

Researchers at Wayne State University have discovered a potential way to improve the lipid profiles in patients undergoing hemodialysis that may prevent cardiovascular disease common in these patients.

16 Jan 2014

Cord blood vitamin D linked to pediatric RTI risk

South Korean researchers say that encouraging pregnant women to spend more time outdoors or to increase their vitamin D supplementation may reduce the number of respiratory tract infections in their infants.

13 Jan 2014

Vitamin C News and Research

Latest Vitamin C News and Research

Patients undergone bariatric surgery may need to pay closer attention to nutritional intake

Look to heart shaped foods to protect heart

Study outlines agenda to help direct future caffeine dependence research

Women with vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy may be at risk of developing severe preeclampsia

Study shows taking vitamin D2 supplements may result in higher muscle damage in athletes

5WPR adds the Salerno Center to its roster of health, wellness and nutrition clients

Study examines existing evidence related to health benefits of vitamin D

Omega-3 fatty acids especially DHA may have even wider range of biological impacts, shows study

Researchers test role of dietary supplement use in college students

Bread can now become daily sources of vitamin D when baked with Lallemand's baker's yeast

Adding quinoa to gluten-free diet of patients with celiac disease is well-tolerated

Role of folate in development, progression of breast cancer highly controversial

It Works! Global announces launch of first chewable dietary supplement

Patients with MS could stave off disease symptoms by increasing vitamin D intake

Vitamin D deficiency may lead to stiffening of blood vessels

Study shows high-fiber diet reduces risk of colon problems

Vitamin D may be adjunct for patients with fibromyalgia syndrome, say researchers

Higher vitamin D levels linked with better cognition and less depression in PD patients

New way to improve lipid profiles in patients undergoing hemodialysis may prevent heart attack

Cord blood vitamin D linked to pediatric RTI risk

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