The Association Between Vitamin C Levels and Mortality Due to Alzheimer’s Disease
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest an inverse association between vitamin C levels and mortality due to Alzheimer’s Disease. (more…)
Vitamin D Status Is Significantly Associated with The Presence of Dental Cavities
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Regression analysis revealed that individuals with severe deficiency in vitamin D [< 25 nmol/ L] were 2.2 times more likely to have untreated dental cavities (P<0.05). (more…)
B-Vitamin Protective Against Mortality Risk in Angina Patients Treated with Calcium Channel Blockers
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. In patients not treated with B vitamins, after adjusting for all covariates, researchers found a significant risk in all-cause mortality [model 3: HR-1.54, P < 0.041] and CVD mortality [model 3: HR-1.69, P < 0.041]. (more…)
Vitamin D Deficiency Significantly Associated with Body Fat and Muscle Mass in Women
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Women who were vitamin D adequate had significantly higher BMI-adjusted muscle mass index [SMIBMI] compared to those who were vitamin D inadequate (P = 0.039). (more…)
High Dose Vitamin C Ameliorates Incidence of Pulmonary Complications Post-Cardiac Surgery
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. The incidence of PPC was 36.7% overall and was significantly lower in the intervention group versus the control group (13.3% versus 60.0%, P<0.001). (more…)
The Effect of Vitamin D Deficiency and Exposure to Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals on Sleep Duration in Adults
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals has a variable association with sleep duration, and vitamin D deficiency may affect this interaction. (more…)
The Association of Vitamin D Supplementation with the Rate of Epigenetic Aging
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that vitamin D supplementation in deficient individuals is associated with slower epigenetic aging. (more…)
Supplementation with Folic Acid, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B6 Associated with Reduced Risk of Stroke
Written by Taylor Woosley, Science Writer. Findings of a meta-analysis of 14 RCTs including 76,664 subjects and 2720 cases of stroke shows that supplementation of ≤0.8 mg/d folic acid combined with ≤0.4 mg/d vitamin B12 and ≤10 mg/d vitamin B6 resulted in a 39% reduced risk of stroke. (more…)
Co-Supplementation of Vitamin D and Probiotics Significantly Improved Hormonal, Inflammatory & Oxidative Stress Markers in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Written by Taylor Woosley, Science Writer. 12-week intervention of 50,000 IU vitamin D every 2 weeks plus 8 x 109 CFU/day probiotic significantly reduced total testosterone (p<0.001), hirsutism (p<0.001), hs-CRP (p<0.001) and MDA levels (p=0.001) and significantly increased TAC (p<0.001) and GSH levels (p=0.02) compared to placebo. (more…)
Food Insecurity Linked to High Rates of Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Written by Taylor Woosley, Science Writer. Subjects experiencing food insecurity had a nearly twofold likelihood of inadequate intake of B12 (p = 0.001) compared to those who were food secure. (more…)
Adequate Maternal Iron and Vitamin D Status in the Second Trimester Associated with Reduced Depressive Symptoms in the Third Trimester
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Higher maternal hepcidin (p = 0.005), serum ferritin (p = 0.048) and 25(OH)D3 (p = 0.001) concentrations during the second trimester were significantly associated with lower depression symptom scores during the third trimester. (more…)
Vitamin D Deficiency Associated with Increased Stroke Severity in Acute Ischemic Stroke Patients
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Multivariable analysis findings show that lower serum Vitamin D levels were associated with an increased risk of stroke severity (p < 0.001) and poor functional outcomes. (more…)
Vitamin D Deficiency Associated with Increased Risk of Preterm Birth in Pregnant Black Women
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Women with vitamin D deficiency were 2.80 times as likely to have a PTB compared to women with sufficient vitamin D levels (p ≤ 0.01). (more…)
The Intake of Vitamin B6 and Folate and the Risk of Migraine in Adults
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that B6 and folate consumption may lower the risk of migraine in adults. (more…)
Factors Associated with Inadequate Vitamin D Levels in Older Chinese Adults
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that vitamin D insufficiency is more likely in women, ethnic minorities, residents of temperate latitudes and urban areas, and those with obesity or anemia. (more…)
Vitamin B12 Supplementation in Diabetic Neuropathy
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that supplementation with vitamin B12 in patients with diabetic neuropathy and low b12 levels improves pain, quality of life, and results of neurophysiologic testing. (more…)
Serum Vitamin D Levels Demonstrates Causal Association with Psychiatric Disorders
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Results demonstrate that ASD, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder are potential independent risk factors for decreased 25OHD levels. (more…)
Association of Vitamin D3 Levels with Cognitive Impairment and Sleep Quality in Older Adults
Written By Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that normal cognitive function is positively associated with sufficient vitamin D3 levels and good sleep quality. (more…)
Vitamin E Supplementation Reduces Serum ALT and AST Levels in Subjects with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Findings of this systematic review and meta-analysis of 12 RCTs including 1229 participants with NAFLD shows that vitamin E supplementation consistently reduced serum levels of ALT and AST in both pediatric and adult subjects. (more…)
The Association of Vitamin D Deficiency and Impaired Sensitivity to Thyroid Hormones in Adults
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that vitamin D deficiency is associated with impaired thyroid hormone sensitivity in euthyroid adults. (more…)
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