Vitamin Health News

Studies show vitamin D may benefit cardiovascular, skin and metabolic disorders

Administrator — Sat, 19 May 2012 08:17:46 +0000

The Endocrine Society's new scientific statement published online today represents the first comprehensive evaluation of both the basic and clinical evidence related to the non-skeletal effects of vitamin D. The statement addresses current research regarding the associations of vitamin D with immune function, hypertension, stroke, skin conditions and maternal/fetal health.

Vitamin D non-skeletal health benefits unclear

Administrator — Fri, 18 May 2012 19:08:56 +0000

Taking vitamin D supplements for bone health is fine but using it to prevent and treat other diseases doesn't have clear evidence, a panel of medical experts says.

Vitamin Shoppe: US supplement user confidence soars to 93% as usage increases

Administrator — Fri, 18 May 2012 15:21:22 +0000

Survey data indicated that 93% of vitamin users are more confident about their health when taking dietary supplements, a 21% increase from 2011. The survey, conducted by Wakefield Research on behalf of The Vitamin Shoppe, also found that 72% of respondents report taking a multivitamin supplement on a regular basis.

GMO: Unproven harm, unconfirmed benefit.

Administrator — Fri, 18 May 2012 14:00:00 +0000

It is impossible to stop the development of science, and as humanity grows it needs more food. Yet the production of transgenes continues to evoke legitimate concern, which can be eliminated only by providing convincing evidence that they are not harmful.

Fukushima probe must clarify whether TEPCO tried to run.

Administrator — Fri, 18 May 2012 14:00:00 +0000

Did Tokyo Electric Power Co. ask government officials to allow all company workers to evacuate the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant at a critical stage of last year’s accident, or didn’t it? That question must be answered before the government resumes operations at nuclear plants.

METI boss fired for nuclear crisis regrets underestimating tsunami threat.

Administrator — Fri, 18 May 2012 14:00:00 +0000

The man who was the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's top official when the Fukushima disaster unfolded said he regretted underestimating the tsunami danger when METI was reviewing earthquake-resistance guidelines for nuclear plants before the crisis.

Breeding wheat to grow where other plants can’t.

Administrator — Fri, 18 May 2012 14:00:00 +0000

We need to nearly double the amount of food we grow by mid-century if 9 billion people are going to have enough to eat. Feeding the world will mean redefining what is "arable" land.

Cassava a ‘rambo root’ that can fight climate change in Africa.

Administrator — Fri, 18 May 2012 14:00:00 +0000

Drought, poor soil and erratic rainy seasons are problems that affect African farmers daily. But scientists are hoping to change that, with the help of cassava roots that seem able to withstand climate change.

Coffee buzz: Java drinkers live longer, big study finds; regular and decaf are equally good.

Administrator — Fri, 18 May 2012 14:00:00 +0000

One of life's simple pleasures just got a little sweeter. After years of waffling research on coffee and health, even some fear that java might raise the risk of heart disease, a big study finds the opposite: Coffee drinkers are a little more likely to live longer.

Fructose makes rats dumber.

Administrator — Fri, 18 May 2012 14:00:00 +0000

Rats fed fructose-laced drinking water for six weeks performed more slowly in a maze-navigating task, UCLA researchers have found. They think the effect is due to changes in the way the brain responds to insulin as a result of exposure to fructose.

PMS Supplements are Revolutionized with the New Period Vitamin Release

Administrator — Fri, 18 May 2012 07:07:48 +0000

Period Vitamin provides a new alternative to PMS supplements on the market with the release of their second version of Period Vitamin.Chicago, IL (PRWEB) May 18, 2012 PMS supplements are on the rise in popularity and Period Vitamin provides a new alternative to the standard medicinal, over-the-counter options for women. By providing options to women, Period Vitamin has changed the views of PMS ...

Experts Call for Clinical Trials to Test Non-Skeletal Benefits of Vitamin D

Administrator — Fri, 18 May 2012 04:34:16 +0000

Sugar may make you stupid — talk about adding insult to injury.