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…)
Written by Taylor Woosley, Science Writer. Results of the study using data from the COSMOS trial shows that subjects consuming a daily multivitamin supplement had significant improvements in ModRey immediate recall memory scores between baseline and year 1 compared to placebo. (more…)
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Results of the systematic review of 22 studies shows that supplementation with a board range of vitamins and minerals was significantly more effective at reducing hetero-aggressive behavior in adolescents compared to single micronutrient or macronutrient supplementation. (more…)
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. A single high dose of vitamin D3 (80,000 IU) increased subject’s vitamin D status by approximately 60% and significantly reduced the serum levels of proinflammatory cytokines IL-6, IL-8 and TNF-α. (more…)
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. 3 years of daily MVM use led to relative improvements both for memory (P=.04) and for executive function (P=.02) in adults ≥65 years and older. (more…)
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Researchers suggest that to reduce the risk of mortality, it is essential to address vitamin B6 levels. (more…)
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. In subjects with deficient levels of vitamin B12, methylcobalamin (a form of vitamin B12) intake for one year produced significant improvement on neuropathy tests, pain scores, and self-reported quality of life. (more…)
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. A combination of oral supplements with immune-stimulating molecules reduced inflammation of the upper airway tract and improved otitis-media with effusion (OME) in children. (more…)
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Both kiwifruit and vitamin C tablet interventions significantly increased plasma vitamin C levels in study participants; however, only kiwifruit significantly improved subjective vitality. (more…)
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Multiple vitamin mineral (MVM) supplementation for 12 weeks significantly increased zinc and vitamin C levels and improved immune function in older adults. (more…)
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. In this study oral supplementation with Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide (NAM) was associated with significant improvements in inner retinal function for glaucoma patients concurrently taking elevated intraocular pressure (IOP)-lowering medication. (more…)
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study found an association between low average levels of vitamin D and high numbers of COVID-19 cases and mortality rates across 20 European countries. (more…)
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study identifies the metabolic impacts of a highly fortified vitamin beverage on glucose metabolism, metabolic hormones and serum metabolites in adolescents.
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Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Compared to the control group, twelve months of Vitamin D supplementation significantly improved inflammatory and hemostatic markers as well as disease activity in the treatment group of 158 participants with systemic lupus erythematosus. (more…)
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Fluorescent lamp sunbeds emitting 100 and 160 watts safely and significantly increased serum vitamin D levels by 70 – 100% in study participants. (more…)
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Vitamin D deficiency was significantly more prevalent among United States prison inmates who had less sun exposure in maximum security as well as black inmates whose vitamin D levels were compromised by their higher skin levels of melanin.
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Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This perspective study finds that while moderate supplementation of multivitamins during pregnancy offers the greatest risk reduction for autism spectrum disorder in offspring, deficient or excessive supplementation of multivitamins during pregnancy significantly increases the risk. (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In 118 type 2 diabetics, those taking calcium and vitamin D had a 56.7% decrease in LDL (bad) cholesterol. (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. The study suggests vitamin B12 supplementation may be a very effective way for women to avoid B12 deficiency.
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