Vitamins-Minerals and Weight Loss

Multivitamins and Minerals Benefits for Weight and Hunger

Research published in the British Journal of Nutrition shows Multivitamins and Minerals may reduce the appetite in women on a weight reduction program while men saw more obvious reductions in fat mass and body weight. 2 studies were performed.  The first study, a cross sectional survey looked at body composition and Multivitamins and Mineral supplementation. …

Micronutrients and Birth Complicatons

Micronutrient Supplementation During Pregnancy May Reduce Birth Complications

According to scientists in the US, a diet which includes Iron, Folic Acid and Vitamin Supplementation during pregnancy may reduce birth complications. Almost 100,000 women were surveyed to find adverse birth outcomes experienced during pregnancy in this six year study.  The participants were asked to follow four routine supplementation strategies before week 24 in their…

Supplements and COVID

Supplement Route For COVID-19 Especially Valuable For High-Risk Obese, Review Thinks

According to researchers, using Vitamins, Minerals and Fatty Acid Supplements when battling coronavirus, especially for patients who are obese and are more susceptible to the effects of the virus, are important. It is believed that supplementing these nutrients may reduce proinflammatory protein levels as well as side effects in patients with the virus.  Citing many…

Review Explores Mounting Science Linking B Vitamins and Depression

According to research from Australia, B-Vitamin supplementation may improve symptoms of depression. Researchers reviewed a pool of studies showing a link between B Complex and depression.  They then broke those studies down to the 8 Vitamin B types.  They also reviewed the link between Immune System and Depression; the link between Inflammation and Depression and…

Vitamins and COVID-19

Dietary Supplements May Be an Important Weapon for Fighting off Respiratory Conditions including COVID-19

According to a researcher from Oregon State University, supplements that contain Vitamin D and Vitamin C in addition to other micronutrients, sometimes in dosages exceeding the Recommended Daily Allowances, are an effective, low cost and safe way of aiding the body’s Immune System in fighting off acute respiratory tract diseases and even COVID-19.  The findings…

Chromium Picolinate and Diabetes

Review Supports Chromium Picolinate’s Diabetes Benefits

A new review reports Chromium Picolinate when used as a nutritional supplement for Diabetics does have a significantly positive effect on Cholesterol, Insulin and Blood Sugar levels. Researchers reviewed data from 15 studies (14 focused specifically on Type 2 Diabetes) involving almost 1700 participants, 1500 of whom were receiving Chromium Picolinate.  Chromium Picolinate dosages ranged…

Vitamin C and High Blood Pressure

Vitamin C Good For Blood Pressure: Meta-Analysis

A new Meta analysis found supplementation with Vitamin C resulted in significant reductions in blood pressure (3.84 mmHg for systolic blood pressure and 1.48 mmHg for diastolic blood pressure) and individuals with high blood pressure saw even greater results (4.85 mmHg for systolic blood pressure and 1.67 mmHg for diastolic blood pressure) .  Researchers pooled…