Abraham, G. E. Nutritional factors in the etiology of the premenstrual tension syndromes. J.Reprod.Med. 1983;28(7):446-464. View abstract.Adler, L. A., Peselow, E., Duncan, E., Rosenthal, M., and Angrist, B. Vitamin E in tardive dyskinesia: time course of effect after placebo substitution. Psychopharmacol.Bull. 1993;29(3):371-374. View abstract.Adler, L. A., Peselow, E., … [Read more...]

What are Minerals?Minerals are essential nutrients that your body needs to keep healthy and function normally. They are considered essential as they can’t be made by the body, and so we have to get them from our diet. They are usually found in foods such as dairy products, nuts, greens, and meats. Minerals include calcium, magnesium, selenium, manganese, copper and many more, … [Read more...]

Abba, K., Sudarsanam, T. D., Grobler, L., and Volmink, J. Nutritional supplements for people being treated for active tuberculosis. Cochrane.Database.Syst.Rev. 2008;(4):CD006086. View abstract.Achiron, A., Barak, Y., Miron, S., Izhak, Y., Faibel, M., and Edelstein, S. Alfacalcidol treatment in multiple sclerosis. Clin.Neuropharmacol. 2003;26(2):53. View abstract.Acott, P. D., … [Read more...]

Best zinc supplementMaryRuth’s Organic Kids Ionic ZincPrice range: $$Form: liquidDosage: 3 pumps per dayActive ingredients: zinc sulfateRecommended ages: 4-13 yearsThis organic supplement from MaryRuth’s provides 5.5 mg of zinc sulfate in each serving.Zinc is an essential mineral that plays a vital role in brain health. A zinc deficiency may affect other nutrients that help … [Read more...]

This is a fact sheet intended for health professionals. For a general overview, see our consumer fact sheet.Introduction Interest in dietary supplement ingredients that might enhance immune function and reduce the risk of infectious diseases is high, especially after the emergence of COVID-19. The immune system defends the body from pathogens that cause disease and is comprised … [Read more...]

ReviewMethodsThe terms ‘vitamins’, ‘diabetes’, ‘insulin sensitivity’, ‘immunity’, ‘antioxidants’, and ‘type 2 diabetes’ were searched for in a database like ‘PubMed’. Only results pertaining to the English language were shown. If there was more than one published report from a similar study, the latest one was used. Only review articles that also had original data were taken … [Read more...]

Pre-Workouts with StimulantsPre-workout supplements can be very stimulating to the skin and follicles which sets the stage for inflammation (remember, acne bacteria love "drama" in the pores). Therefore, it is best to avoid pre-workouts with artificial stimulates or ingredients that make the skin "tingle", such as niacin and beta-alanine.Something else to consider is that many … [Read more...]

Recent research suggests that calcium supplements may, in fact, cause some health problems. However, the evidence is mixed.They may increase risk of heart diseasePerhaps the most controversial suggestion about calcium supplements is that they may increase the risk of some types of heart disease, including heart attack and stroke.A 2021 analysis of 13 clinical trials found that … [Read more...]

DiscussionThe results of the present study indicated that the proportion of children with vitamin D deficiency in ADHD group was significantly larger than that of the normal children. In addition, the mean value of serum vitamin D level in the cases group (19.11±10.10) was significantly lower than in the control (healthy) group (28.67±13.76). This finding is consistent with the … [Read more...]

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