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,…
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. …
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. …
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…
A new study found a healthy diet in combination with a specific set of supplements significantly lowered the risk of developing Cardiovascular Disease. Almost 70,000 participants participated in this epidemiological study. Participants were all 45 years and above and were a part of the 45 and Up Study which had a ten-year follow up period.…
A new observational study has found supplementing with Multi Vitamin, Omega-3, Probiotic or Vitamin D supplements may reduce the risk of testing positive for COVID-19 for women but not so for men. An analysis of over 440,000 users of a COVID-19 Symptom Study app found that women who were taking Probiotics saw a 14% reduction…
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…
New research suggests giving teenagers nutritional supplements may improve their in school behavior. Almost 200 youth between the ages of 13 and 16 were given a multivitamin/mineral tablet and an Omega 3 supplement daily for over 12 weeks. Changes in blood levels of Omega-3 and the vitamins and minerals, which were low at baseline, were…
A new study finds supplementing with a Multi Vitamin during pregnancy may lower the risk of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) in children. However, researchers caution that because the study was not able to establish a cause and effect relationship, further study is needed before changes are made to healthcare practices and policies. Researchers analyzed data…
According to new research supplementing daily with B vitamins significantly increases energy and overall mood in mentally demanding situations, reduces subjective stress and improves general mental health. Two clinical trials studying B vitamins supplementation have been completed and are the first trials ever to use neuroimagaing to examine the effects of vitamins supplementation. Researchers mapped…