Vitamins News
Vitamins News
Should Vitamin D Be Called the 'Bedroom Vitamin?'
Not having enough of the sunshine vitamin may lead to male sexual performance issues, concludes research linking vitamin D deficiency to erectile dysfunction.
Your Brain on Drugs: Worse Without Enough Vitamin D
A new study shows that not having enough Vitamin D can heighten cravings for opioid drugs.
Want to Help Prevent Alzheimer’s? Remember to Take Your Vitamin K
Vitamin K may help prevent Alzheimer's, according to a recent study. Read how this nutrient is good for dementia.
You Might Need More Vitamin C Than You Think
A study questions whether the current recommended daily intake of vitamin C is enough—since this RDA is based on research from the 1940s.
Can Prebiotics Help You Sleep Better?
Can prebiotics help you get good sleep? A study shows that prebiotics may help regulate your circadian rhythm.
Can Omega-3 "Undo" the Damage of Junk Food?
A new study from Ohio State University suggests eating junk food snacks may worsen memory loss. But getting more omega-3 in your diet may help undo some of this damage.
Want to Kick the Common Cold Faster? Think Zinc
Is zinc good for a cold? A new study from more than five universities found that zinc shortens the duration of the common cold by about two days.
Oh Baby! Probiotics Help with Morning Sickness
Morning sickness might seem like an inevitable rite of passage for pregnant women, but a new study shows that probiotics can reduce nausea by 16% and vomiting by 33%.
Psoriasis Linked to Low Vitamin E Levels
New data uncovers a stark connection between vitamin E levels and psoriasis.
Eating Prunes May Lead to Better Bones
Prunes might be able to help keep you moving in more ways than one. According to a recent review published in Advances in Nutrition shows that prunes can help prevent and delay bone loss in older women.
Vitamin D2 vs D3: Which One Is Better for Your Immune System?
Vitamin D2, the less expensive, plant-based form of the vitamin, was less effective at providing immune support than vitamin D3, according to a new study from the University of Surrey.
Race & Vitamin D: Breast Cancer Risks to Watch For
Black and Hispanic/Latina women with low vitamin D levels were more likely to develop breast cancer than those with adequate levels, according to the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences.
Is Vitamin E Good for PCOS?
For women with PCOS, vitamin E may help support fertility by encouraging testosterone levels within a healthy range, according to a new study in BMC Women’s Health.
Vitamin B6 May Help Patients Overcome Anxiety and Depression
Could vitamin B6 help with mood disorders? According to a new placebo-controlled trial, high-dose vitamin B6 intake can reduce anxiety symptoms and may even help with depression.
Can Folic Acid Fortified Bread Prevent Birth Defects?
If only preventing birth defects were as easy as sliced bread! Unfortunately, a new paper suggests that proposed dose in folic acid fortified bread won’t be sufficient—and that pregnant women really need their prenatal vitamins.
Thiamine: This Vitamin May Prevent Migraine Headaches
Vitamin B1, or thiamine, may protect against migraines, according to a new study published in Headache: The Journal of Head and Face Pain.
More Vitamin K Keeps Broken Bones Away
Can vitamin K1, found in dark, leafy greens, help prevent broken bones? Kale yeah! A new study links high intake of the vitamin to reduced fracture risk in older women.
Vitamin D May Help Seniors Maintain Muscle Mass
Want to be able to pump iron long after your hair has turned the color of steel? Make sure you have sufficient vitamin D levels. A new study found that low levels of the sunshine vitamin increased the risk of muscle strength loss by 78 percent.
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