Supplements

According to a new study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, six widely used dietary supplements promoted for improving heart health were not effective at lowering “bad” cholesterol. These supplements included fish oil, turmeric, garlic, and cinnamon.Six widely used dietary supplements promoted for improving heart health – including brands of fish oil, garlic, cinnamon, and turmeric – were not effective at lowering “bad” cholesterol more than placebo after 28 days of use.However, a common,…

The study found that high doses of vitamin C were beneficial in inflammatory conditions.An Oregon State University study has demonstrated that vitamin supplements can benefit cystic fibrosis patients.According to research conducted by Oregon State University, cystic fibrosis patients who supplement their diets with vitamin C also benefit more from vitamin E, another antioxidant, which reduces damaging inflammation.The results, which were published in the journal Nutrients, are important since cystic fibrosis affects more…

High-fiber food choices include bananas, whole wheat bread, apples, and broccoli.The human gut evolved to thrive on fermentable fibers, not burgers.It might be daunting for customers to choose from the vast selection of dietary fiber supplements in the pharmacy or supermarket aisle. They also offer a variety of health claims without being subject to FDA approval or review. How then can you determine which supplement is effective and best for you?According to a detailed analysis of the gut microbes of research participants…

The study also found that a child’s bone density benefited long-term from taking the vitamin D supplement throughout pregnancy.Prenatal vitamin D supplementation may reduce the risk of eczema in newborns.According to a recent study by doctors at the University of Southampton, using vitamin D supplements during pregnancy might significantly lower the likelihood that newborns up to a year old will develop atopic <span class="glossaryLink" aria-describedby="tt" data-cmtooltip="<div…

Getting enough vitamin D is a simple step that could help millions of people reduce their risk of heart disease.A simple step could help millions of people reduce their risk of heart disease, according to new research: make sure to get enough vitamin D. The new research elucidates linkages between skin pigmentation, vitamin D, and indicators of cardiovascular health. Combined with evidence from previous research, the new study suggests vitamin D deficiency could contribute to the high rate of heart disease among African…

Using oxytocin, the “love hormone,” is unlikely to be a magic treatment for repairing marriages.New study finds that oxytocin supplements are unlikely to mend your marriage.According to a University of Essex study, using the “love hormone” is unlikely to be a magic treatment for repairing marriages. The research, conducted in partnership with Cardiff University, found that therapy improves men’s ability to read emotions better than oxytocin dosage, which is naturally produced and plays a key function in regulating…

A new study finds that vitamin D supplementation may alleviate depressive symptoms in adults with depression.Vitamin D supplementation may alleviate depressive symptoms in adults with depression, according to an extensive meta-analysis. Conducted by an international team of scientists, the meta-analysis included dozens of research studies from around the world. It has been published in the journal Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition.Depressive symptoms cause a significant global disease burden. The therapeutic…

A new study finds that vitamin D3 supplements (2000 IU/day) do not reduce total, non-vertebral, or hip fractures, nor was any effect seen on major osteoporotic fractures, wrist fractures, or pelvic fractures.Vitamin D supplements are widely prescribed and used to benefit bone health. However, definitive data on whether these supplements actually reduce bone fractures in the general population have been inconsistent.To improve scientific understanding of this subject, a team of scientists from Brigham and Women’s Hospital…

Image: Shutterstock (Shutterstock)An extra dose of vitamin D probably won’t make the average person’s bones any stronger. New research from a large-scale, placebo-controlled, and randomized clinical trial out Wednesday has found no evidence that taking vitamin D supplements reduces the risk of bone fractures in healthy older adults.The study comes from researchers at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, an affiliate of Harvard Medical School in Massachusetts. The team looked through data from an existing research project:…

Warning letters from the Food and Drug Administration aren’t enough to push potentially dangerous weight loss supplements off the market, according to a new analysis published in JAMA. Dietary supplements fall into a regulatory grey area in the United States. They don’t have to be reviewed or approved by the FDA before going on the market, but the agency is still responsible for overseeing the supplements that are sold in the country. To be classified as dietary supplements, these products have to be things like…