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05/31/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Folic acid supplements can reduce the risk of stroke by 73% in hypertensive patients

Expectant mothers are quite familiar with the importance of ensuring they get enough folic acid to help prevent birth defects like spina bifida, but it turns out that there’s another group who can benefit greatly from this vitamin: adults with hypertension. According to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, […]

05/06/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

More doctors should start taking care of their own health with dietary supplements

When it comes to nutritional supplements, we’re used to hearing about certain groups of people who can benefit greatly, whether it’s athletes, pregnant women, the elderly, or those with certain conditions. However, some experts are lamenting the fact that there has been little in the way of published reports on nutritional supplement use among medical […]

01/31/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Supplement facts: How to read the label on your vitamins

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates the information included on dietary supplement labels, starting from font size all the way to the list of ingredients that are included in the list. If you’ve ever wondered what all the information on vitamin labels mean, check out the detailed explanation for each section below: % Daily Value — Daily […]

12/19/2017 / By Zoey Sky

Nutritional requirements should match your lifestyle: Study finds female athletes need 50 percent more protein than non-active males

Macronutrients are the lifeblood of athletes. However, while carbohydrates and fat give them fuel and energy, protein lets their bodies recover from the rigorous demands of sports and exercise. According to a new study by researchers from the University of Toronto‘s Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education (KPE), the Hospital for Sick Kids and Ajinomoto […]

09/26/2017 / By Jhoanna Robinson

Sexist hurricane? Irma damage has interrupted the production of saw palmetto, an essential nutrient for men’s health

Hurricane Irma is estimated to have severely disrupted saw palmetto berry production, both because the crop itself had been severely damaged and because the damage to infrastructure had caused multiple interruptions in production logistics. Irma made landfall on Sunday, September 10 in the United States in the Florida Keys as a Category 3 hurricane with […]

09/12/2017 / By Michelle Simmons

Blood pressure can be significantly lowered in just one month with magnesium, study finds

A study found that everyday magnesium intake significantly reduces blood pressure in a month, reported the Daily Mail. It stated that taking the recommended dose of 300 milligrams (mg) for males lowered hypertension and boosted the flow of blood. Researchers suggested that people who suffer from, or are at-risk of, high blood pressure should consider taking […]

07/20/2017 / By Rhonda Johansson

Lipoic acid in nutritional supplements found to help prevent multiple sclerosis, study finds

The results of a new pilot study showed the efficacy of lipoic acid in the reduction of whole brain atrophy among patients with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (SPMS) compared with recently approved FDA drug ocrelizumab (brand name Ocrevus). In a randomized, double-blind study, researchers found that a daily dose of 1,200 mg of lipoic acid […]

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