Multi Vitamins and Micronutrient status

Multivitamin Study in Healthy Older Men Stresses Micronutrient Status

A new study shows Multivitamin Supplementation in older adults may provide health benefits seen in mircronutrient biomarkers.  Overall, Multivitamin/Multi Mineral (MV/MM) supplementation prevents declines or improves vitamin status while limiting declines in cellular O2 consumption.  These results have important long term implications for immune and metabolic health in healthy older men. Participants in this single-center,…

Turmeric and Post Exercise

Turmeric May Improve Post-Exercise Recovery in Elite Athletes

A new study found improvements in whole body and leg soreness as well as reductions in inflammation markers after Turmeric supplementation. 24 professional male footballers were divided into groups.  One group consumed 1400 mg of curcumin (35 g of Turmeric) twice daily.  The other group received a placebo.  After a 96 hour rest period, subjective…

Multi Vitamins and Brain Health

Multivitamins May Boost Memory and Slow Cognitive Decline in Older People

A new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found supplementing with a Multivitamin daily may improve memory performance by approximately 3.1 years in older adults compared to a placebo. 3500 participants age 60 and above were randomized to receive either a daily Multivitamin supplement or a placebo.  The study lasted 3 years. …