New FDA initiative seeks to boost clinicians’ dietary supplements knowledge
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Alicia Lasek (f3)
Jun 03, 2022
Educational supports for healthcare providers include a continuing education program on the benefits and risks of dietary supplements.
Vitamins C and E linked to 32 percent lower risk of Parkinson’s in large study
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 11, 2021
Investigators looked for a link between dietary antioxidants and Parkinson’s risk in more than 41,000 adults in a long-term Swedish public health study.
Higher vitamin D dose may not equal greater bone health benefits in older adults
By
Alicia Lasek
Dec 09, 2020
A new investigation revealed that 1,000 IU/day of vitamin D supplements were no better at preventing falls in seniors than a lower dose of 200 IU/day. Higher doses were also linked to serious falls and...
Daily dose of vitamin C may help prevent muscle loss
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Alicia Lasek
Aug 31, 2020
Consuming vitamin C at recommended amounts may help prevent some of the muscle loss that occurs with age, researchers say.
Clinical Briefs for Tuesday, February 18
By
Alicia Lasek
Feb 17, 2020
Vitamin C may shorten ventilation in critically ill patients … Physical activity reduces a host of health risks, finds review of studies … Older adults in LTC discontinuing aspirin during the end of...
Clinical Briefs for Thursday, September 12
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Alicia Lasek
Sep 11, 2019
Eyes could be windows to Alzheimer’s disease risk … FDA OKs glucagon rescue pen for severe hypos in diabetes … Boosting vitamin K may help stabilize warfarin patients … Evidence lacking for...
Low levels of vitamins and antioxidants linked to frailty in adults over age 50
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Alicia Lasek
Aug 22, 2019
Results of a large new study tie frailty to low vitamin and antioxidant levels, suggesting a possible route to early intervention.
Mobility limitations and disability linked to low levels of vitamin K
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 13, 2019
Vitamin K levels may play a role in keeping older adults mobile and physically able, say nutrition researchers at Tufts University.
Brain drain: Supplements have no effect on brain health, could be harmful
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 11, 2019
Popping a pill doesn’t work; dietary supplements have no effect on brain health, cognitive decline, dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, declares a sweeping new report.
Study: Dietary supplements linked to higher mortality risk in older women
Oct 12, 2011
Going against conventional wisdom, a new study suggests that multivitamins and some other supplements actually increase the odds of mortality.