News tagged with mineral supplements
An estimated one-third of US children and teens take vitamin or mineral supplements
Feb 02, 2009 |
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A large number of U.S. children and teens age 2 to 17 appear to use vitamin and mineral supplements, although most may not need them, according to a report in the February issue of Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine.
Vitamin use is highest in kids who don't need them
Feb 02, 2009 |
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A study by UC Davis researchers published in the February 2009 issue of the Archives of Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine has found that most of the healthy children and teenagers in the United States who are taking daily ...
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Study finds widespread vitamin and mineral use among cancer survivors
Feb 01, 2008 |
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Use of vitamin and mineral supplements among cancer survivors is widespread, despite inconclusive evidence that such use is beneficial, according to a comprehensive review of scientific literature conducted by researchers ...
Too much selenium can increase your cholesterol
Nov 12, 2009 |
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A new study from the University of Warwick has discovered taking too much of the essential mineral selenium in your diet can increase your cholesterol by almost 10%.
Gluten-free diet reduces bone problems in children with celiac disease
Oct 08, 2009 |
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Celiac disease (CD) is an inherited intestinal disorder characterized by life-long intolerance to the ingestion of gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley. Although CD can be diagnosed at any age, it commonly occurs ...
Study strengthens case for daily calcium pill
Aug 27, 2007 |
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A landmark study by University of Western Sydney researchers has found people over 50 who take calcium supplements suffer fewer fractures and enjoy a better quality of life.
Silicon's effect on sunflowers studied
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May 07, 2008 |
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Vibrant, showy sunflowers are revered worldwide for their beauty and versatility. While many varieties of sunflower are grown specifically for their nutritional benefits, ornamental sunflowers have become ...
Heart disease: B-vitamin pills have no effect
Oct 06, 2009 |
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B-vitamin supplements should not be recommended for prevention of heart disease, say scientists. A Cochrane Systematic Review has shown these supplements do not reduce the risk of developing or dying from the disease.
Multivitamins are no magic bullet panacea
Mar 02, 2009 |
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We've been told for years that popping a multivitamin will make us healthier and prolong our lives, but a major study recently found that daily multivitamins don't make a difference in the rate of breast or colon cancer, ...
Supplements are not nutritious
Apr 04, 2008 |
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Selenium supplementation, for example in mineral tablets, might not be that beneficial for the majority of people according to researchers writing in the open access journal Genome Biology. Although this trace element is ...
ADA releases updated position paper on nutrient supplementation
Dec 08, 2009 |
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While supplements can help some people meet their nutrition needs, eating a wide variety of nutrient-rich foods is the best way for most people to obtain the nutrients they need to be healthy and reduce their risk of chronic ...
Rare Scottish mineral may indicate life on Mars
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Dec 10, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- A team of NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) scientists is looking for clues about life on Mars in an earthy clay mineral found only in Aberdeenshire in Scotland.
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