MethodsThe WHI program includes 4 clinical trials (2 hormone therapy trials [HT], a dietary modification trial [DM], and a calcium plus vitamin D supplementation trial [CaD]) and an observational study. For the WHI clinical trials, postmenopausal women 50-79 years of age with life expectancy ≥ three years, no personal breast cancer history and no other cancer within 10 years … [Read more...]
Key Vitamins You May Need at Every Age
Have you ever heard the saying, “You are what you eat?” Well, it couldn’t be more accurate when it comes to getting the right vitamins and nutrients for your body. Vitamins are essential for maintaining good health and preventing diseases and play a crucial role in healthy body functions. Yet many of us don’t get enough of them in our diets. In some instances, particularly as … [Read more...]
Effect of Vitamin D and Magnesium Supplementation on Behavior Problems in Children with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
DiscussionIn the present study, supplementation with Vitamin D and magnesium in children with ADHD decreased conduct problems, social problems, and anxiety/shy scores compared with placebo intake, however, did not affect psychosomatic problems scores, significantly. To the best of our knowledge, this study is the first clinical trial to examine the effects of Vitamin D and … [Read more...]
Vitamins & Supplements Market Update – September 2023
Sector Participants Eye an M&A Market Recovery in Near Future The resilience of the U.S. consumer has continued to be tested approaching the close of Q3 as an elevated price environment has challenged discretionary spending across Consumer Products segments. Consumer spending has remained healthy, despite persistent macroeconomic headwinds, with personal consumption … [Read more...]
How Supplements Affect Heart Palpitations
Your heartbeat is a carefully timed phenomenon. Electricity moves in precise choreography to signal contractions from one part of your heart to the next, creating the rhythmic lub-dub-lub-dub that keeps your blood flowing through your body.When even one of those beats fires off off cycle, you can feel heart palpitations. The sensations can feel like your heart pounding, … [Read more...]
Dietary Supplements: What You Need to Know
Many adults and children in the United States take one or more vitamins or other dietary supplements. In addition to vitamins, dietary supplements can contain minerals, herbs or other botanicals, amino acids, enzymes, and many other ingredients. Dietary supplements come in a variety of forms, including tablets, capsules, gummies, and powders as well as drinks and energy bars. … [Read more...]
The 8 Best Vitamins for Lungs, According to a Dietitian
Best vitamin CQuicksilver Scientific Liposomal Vitamin CPrice: $$$Vitamin C functions as a powerful antioxidant, meaning it works to prevent cellular damage. It also has anti-inflammatory and immune-modulating properties, and studies show that having optimal vitamin C levels is essential for healthy lungs (8). Vitamin C deficiency can significantly affect the immune system and … [Read more...]
Definitions of Health Terms: Vitamins
Vitamins help our bodies grow and develop normally. The best way to get enough vitamins is to eat a balanced diet with a variety of foods. Knowing about different vitamins and what they do can help you to make sure you get enough of the vitamins that you need. Find more definitions on Fitness | General Health | Minerals | Nutrition | Vitamins Antioxidants Antioxidants are … [Read more...]
A Simple Guide to Using Your HSA/FSA for Vitamins and Supplements
Which vitamins are HSA and FSA covered? If a vitamin is prescribed to you for a specific medical condition, that vitamin may be eligible for HSA/FSA coverage. However, if you’re buying a vitamin over-the-counter to promote general wellness, it’s unlikely that that vitamin will be covered. Prenatal vitamins can sometimes be an exception to this rule. Here at Care/of our Prenatal … [Read more...]
6 Supplements All Women Trying to Get Pregnant Should Take
You should take a prenatal vitamin before you become pregnant, not just when you find out that you are having a baby. Along with prenatal vitamins, there are additional supplements that may improve your fertility health and help with conception. But it is best to start taking supplements a few months or more before conception, since it may take a few months to get their full … [Read more...]