calcium

Analysis Finds No Safety Concerns For Calcium Supplements and Heart Health

A new study finds no associations between supplementing with Calcium and increase risks of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Over 6,200 women and men participated in the MESA (Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis) cohort study. Participants ranged in age from 45 years old to 84 years old. Data was collected from over 6 sites within the United States.  …

multiple vitamin

Multivitamins Can Safely Improve Nutrient Supply and Overcome Problems of Inadequacy

A new review paper has found that a multivitamin/minerals supplement taken daily can help fill nutrient deficiencies without any concern for long-term safety issues. Randomized and controlled studies where participants supplemented with at least nine vitamins and 3 minerals at 100% of the RDA (Recommended Dietary Allowance) were reviewed and researchers concluded that long term…

carotenoids

Study Shows 3 Carotenoid Formula Boosts Visual Performance for Non-Impaired Subjects

A new long term trial has concluded that supplementation with lutein, zeaxanthin and meso-zeaxanthin, 3 of the carotenoids, may improve visual performance in subjects who had normal vision at the start of the study.  This trial was called the Central Retinal Enrichment Supplementation Trials (CREST). 105 individuals with an average age of 48 equally split…

cranberries and uti's

Cranberry Beverage Fared Better Than Placebo in Latest Study on UTI’s

A new study found consumption of cranberry juice reduced urinary tract infections (UTI’s) in women with a history of these types of infections.  Due to recent rises in antibiotic resistance, urinary tract infections, which are extremely common, have grown more difficult to treat. Over 350 women participated in this study after having met the eligibility…

Omega-3 reduces hospital stays

Omega-3 May Reduce Heart Patients’ Hospital Stay

A new analysis suggests Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids supplemented beforehand reduced cardiac surgery patients hospital stay over 2 days.  Complications of post operative cardiac complications, like irregular heartbeats, were also reduced with supplementation of Omega-3 essential fatty acids. Data from over 1000 patients participating in 11 randomized controlled trials was reviewed in this meta-analysis.  Although…

Omega-3’s Shows Potential for PTSD

A new study shows individuals suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may benefit from Omega-3 supplementation on a daily basis.  PTSD is known to produce symptoms like a pounding heart which is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD).  Additionally Omega-3’s are effective for psychiatric disorders like depression which also is associated with PTSD. Over…