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Observational studies show vitamin D may benefit cardiovascular, skin and metabolic disorders The Endocrine Society's new scientific statement published online today represents the first comprehensive evaluation of both the basic and clinical evidence related to the non-skeletal effects of vitamin D. The statement addresses current research regarding the associations of vitamin D with immune function, hypertension, stroke, skin conditions and maternal/fetal health. Vitamin D is a...
NORTH BERGEN, N.J., May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Americans increasingly feel more confident about their health when taking a vitamin or supplement. According to The Vitamin Shoppe, Inc. (NYSE: VSI) annual survey, 93 percent of vitamin takers expressed this confidence, up from 71 percent in 2011. Conducted by Wakefield Research on behalf of The Vitamin Shoppe, the survey asked 1,000 U.S. adults about their vitamin and supplement habits to reveal America's view on the topic....
New Research Shows No Significant Differences in Absorption between Tablet and Softgel Capsule Forms of Folic Acid NORTHRIDGE, Calif., May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The bioavailability of folic acid does not significantly differ between delivery in standard tablet or softgel capsule forms, according to research published in this month's Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Folic Acid helps support a women's pregnancy and development of a healthy newborn....
Beta-carotene, selenium and folic acid – taken up to three times their recommended daily allowance, these supplements are probably harmless. But taken at much higher levels as some supplement manufacturers suggest, these three supplements have now been proven to increase the risk of developing a host of cancers. "It's not that these nutrients are toxic – they're essential and we need them, but we need them in a certain balance," says Tim Byers, MD, MPH, professor of epidemiology at the...
NEW YORK, May 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Right now Vitamin D is hot and not just because most of it comes from the sun. Vitamin D was once prescribed to treat deficiency, osteoporosis and rickets, but doctors have increased their recommendations for the supplement to treat or prevent a long list of ills including certain cancers, autism, diabetes, heart disease, MS and many others. Fortunately, Vitamins By Stacy has developed a line of premium products for all health-conscious...
HOLBROOK, N.Y., May 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Beginning May 1st, Vitamin World® kicked off their Spring Campaign "Angels For Mom" in an effort to support Vitamin Angels®. The focus of this campaign is help support pregnant and lactating mothers who so desperately need vitamins and nutrients for themselves and their unborn. A child's potential for good physical health and cognitive development begins before the baby is born. This two month campaign will help Vitamin Angels®...
Having and maintaining healthy joints and bone strength is now easier with JoMo, the leading vegetable based, non-GMO liquid glucosamine from JoMo Nutrition, USA. JoMo Nutrition today announced the addition of 2000IU of vitamin D3 in every daily dose. Vitamin D3 is seen as essential for bone and joint health as well as maintaining a healthy inflammatory response. Athletes, world champions and Olympians use JoMo as part of their daily joint health program. Irvine, CA (PRWEB) May 06, 2012...
LAS VEGAS, May 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Altrient, Inc., a maker of high-performance nutritional supplements, will have plenty of Altrient(TM) C and Altrient(TM) ME(TM) on hand at the upcoming CrossFit Southern California Regional Qualifier at the Pomona Fairplex in Pomona, CA, May 11-13. The CrossFit Regionals are among the most punishing fitness competitions on the planet, and Team Altrient will be ready to help these elite athletes power up for their WODs (Workout of the Day) and...
Pregnant women may have added incentive to bulk up on broccoli and eggs now that a Cornell University study has found increased maternal intake of the nutrient choline could decrease their children's chances of developing hypertension and diabetes later in life. In a study led by Marie Caudill, associate professor of nutritional sciences, and graduate student Xinyin Jiang, a group of third-trimester pregnant women consumed 930 milligrams of choline, more than double the recommended 450...
New research suggests that there could be health hazards associated with consuming excessive amounts of beta-carotene . This antioxidant is a naturally occurring pigment that gives color to foods such as carrots, sweet potatoes and certain greens. It also converts to vitamin A, and foods and supplements are the only sources for this essential nutrient. But scientists at Ohio State University have found that certain molecules that derive from beta-carotene have an opposite effect in the...
