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September 5, 2016

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More Than Just Eyes and Skin: Vitamin A Affects the Heart

Apr. 28, 2016 — Vitamin A is important for heart development in embryos, but whether it has a role in maintaining heart health is unclear. A new study finds that the heart is able to respond to vitamin A and the ... read more

Adherence to Nutrition Recommendations, Use of Supplements Essential for Vegans

Mar. 22, 2016 — Vegans adhere to nutrition recommendations in varying degrees, according to a new Finnish study. Some vegans who participated in a new study followed ... read more

Eating Green Leafy Vegetables Keeps Mental Abilities Sharp

Mar. 30, 2015 — Something as easy as adding more spinach, kale, collards and mustard greens to your diet could help slow cognitive decline, according to new research. The study also examined the nutrients ... read more

Previously Unknown Effect of Vitamin A Identified

Feb. 24, 2015 — A previously unknown effect of vitamin A in human embryonic development has been identified by researchers, indicating that vitamin A affects the formation of blood ... read more

High Prevalence of Vitamin D Deficiency Across the Board in Neuromuscular Disease

Oct. 31, 2014 — More credence has been added to a growing awareness of the high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in neuromuscular disease by newly presented ... read more

Low Vitamin D May Not Be a Culprit in Menopause Symptoms

Apr. 16, 2014 — No significant connection between vitamin D levels and menopause symptoms has been made from the results of a research project on the topic. The authors analyzed the relationship between the blood ... read more

Can Vitamin A Turn Back the Clock on Breast Cancer?

Mar. 31, 2014 — A derivative of vitamin A, known as retinoic acid, found abundantly in sweet potato and carrots, helps turn pre-cancer cells back to normal healthy breast cells, which may help explain why some ... read more

Long-Term Daily Multivitamin Supplement Use Decreases Cataract Risk in Men, Study Finds

Feb. 20, 2014 — Long-term daily multivitamin supplement use may lower cataract risk in men, according to a study of nearly 15,000 male physicians. Half took a common ... read more

Long-Term Use of Common Heartburn and Ulcer Medications Linked to Vitamin B12 Deficiency

Dec. 10, 2013 — Long-term use of commonly prescribed heartburn and ulcer medications is linked to a higher risk of vitamin B12 deficiency, according to a new ... read more

Fish Oil Doesn't Seem to Help Age-Related Macular Degeneration

May 13, 2013 — A large-scale study of age-related macular degeneration suggests fish oil supplements containing omega-3 fatty acids do not alter the progression of age-related macular ... read more

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Parathyroid Hormone as Important as Vitamin D to Assess Vitamin's Role in Diabetes

May 29, 2014 — Research on vitamin D in diabetes should focus on patients with both low vitamin D and increased PTH. It is well known that, in response to low vitamin D levels, the body increases secretion of ... read more

Retinoic Acid Gradient Visualized for the First Time in an Embryo

Apr. 7, 2013 — In a ground-breaking study, researchers report a new technique that allows them to visualize the distribution of retinoic acid in a live zebrafish embryo, in real-time. This technique enabled them to ... read more

Eating Bright-Colored Fruits and Vegetables May Prevent or Delay Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Jan. 29, 2013 — New research suggests that increased consumption of foods containing colorful carotenoids, particularly beta-carotene and lutein, may prevent or delay the onset of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis ... read more

Vitamin C and Beta-Carotene Might Protect Against Dementia

Sep. 11, 2012 — Researchers in Germany have discovered that the serum-concentration of the antioxidants vitamin C and beta-carotene are significantly lower in patients with mild dementia than in control persons. It ... read more

Eating Fish, Chicken, Nuts May Lower Risk of Alzheimer's Disease

May 2, 2012 — A new study suggests that eating foods that contain omega-3 fatty acids, such as fish, chicken, salad dressing and nuts, may be associated with lower blood levels of a protein related to ... read more

Potential 'Dark Side' to Diets High in Beta-Carotene

May 1, 2012 — New research suggests that there could be health hazards associated with consuming excessive amounts of ... read more

Vitamin A Supplements for Children Could Save 600,000 Lives a Year, Experts Predict

Aug. 25, 2011 — Children in low and middle income countries should be given vitamin A supplements to prevent death and illness, a new study ... read more

Advances in Research Into Alzheimer's Disease

July 9, 2011 — Advancing age is a major risk factor for Alzheimer's disease and is associated with build- up of the peptide amyloid beta in the brain. New research shows that removal of amyloid beta from the ... read more

Vitamin A, Beta Carotene Pregnancy Supplements Do Not Appear to Reduce Maternal, Infant Death Risk

May 17, 2011 — Although some evidence suggests that prevention of vitamin A deficiency among women in developing countries may improve maternal and infant survival, pregnant women in rural Bangladesh who received ... read more

Vitamin D Deficiency in Pneumonia Patients Associated With Increased Mortality

May 10, 2011 — A new study reveals that adult patients admitted to the hospital with pneumonia are more likely to die if they have vitamin D ... read more

Vitamin A Derivative Can Inhibit Early Forms of Breast Cancer, Researchers Show

Apr. 5, 2011 — A nutrient found in carrots and sweet potatoes may prove key to fighting breast cancer at early stages, according to a new ... read more

Vitamin D Deficiency in Cirrhosis

Mar. 15, 2011 — A research team from Denmark examined the vitamin D status in patients with alcoholic cirrhosis compared to those with primary biliary cirrhosis. They found that vitamin D deficiency in cirrhosis ... read more

Vitamin E May Increase or Decrease the Risk of Pneumonia, Depending on Smoking and Exercise

Feb. 17, 2011 — Depending on the level of smoking and leisure time exercise, vitamin E supplementation may decrease or increase, or may have no effect, on the risk of pneumonia, according to a study by researchers ... read more

Vitamin E May Increase the Life Expectancy of Males Who Have High Dietary Vitamin C Intake and Smoke Less Than a Pack Per Day

Jan. 20, 2011 — Depending on the level of smoking and dietary vitamin C intake, vitamin E supplementation may extend the life-span of restricted groups of men, according to a new study. Several large randomized ... read more