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- Vitamin D deficiency is corrleated with all-cause, cardiovascular, cancer, and respiratory mortality
- Vitamin D supplementation decreases blood pressure in black American adults
- Ginkgo biloba extract may reduce cognitive decline in healthy aging adults
- Prenatal folic acid supplement intake and risk of autism in children
- Omega-3 may help reduce the risk of cardiac death during dialysis
- Lycopene intake is related to decreased heart disease risk
- Lutein supplementation improves visual performance at night
- Resistance training combined with adequate nutrition reduces muscle wasting in older adults
- A meta-analysis of coenzyme Q10 supplementation and congestive heart failure
- Maternal vitamin D is linked with birth weight in new born babies
- Omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil improve vascular function in smokers
- Carotenoids linked to lower rate of prostate cancer
- Low-Glycemic diets high in protein are best for weight maintenance
- Type 1 diabetes may be linked to vitamin D deficiency
- Coenzyme Q10 supplementation improves muscle health in adults with statin-related myopathy
- Low serum vitamin D levels may increase the risk of diabetes in obese adults
- Low levels of vitamin B6 and coenzyme Q10 may be related to an increased risk of coronary artery disease
- A healthy lifestyle is associated with a longer lifespan free of cardiovascular disease
- High protein diets versus low protein diets: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
- Adequate vitamin D during pregnancy improves a baby's score on development tests
- Sleep deprivation may increase food intake and promote obesity
- Treatment of knee osteoarthritis with glucosamine reduces the incidence of total knee replacement
- A daily multivitamin-mineral supplement may reduce cancer risk in middle aged and older men
- Probiotics lessen the severity of upper respiratory infections in college students
- Low-glycemic food has a positive effect on brain function after a meal
- Grape polyphenols may reduce blood pressure and improve vascular function in men with metabolic syndrome
- Poor vitamin D status negatively affects lung function in asthmatic children
- Nutrient and energy intakes and their associations with lower BMI in US adults
- US diets are too high in sodium and deficient in potassium
- Magnesium intake is associated with lower colorectal tumor risk
- Benefits of nutritional supplement combination still evident a decade after trial completion
- Low vitamin D levels are associated with fraility and all-cause mortality in older adults
- Omega-3 fatty acid intakes are below recommendations in most children
- New research provides additional evidence that supports the health benefits of green tea
- Grape seed and green tea extracts may play a role in the digestion of carbohydrates
- Moderate fructose consumption improves blood glucose control in diabetics
- Fiber and all-cause mortality
- Risk of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and weight gain is decreased with higher intake of whole-grains
- Soy consumption after breast cancer diagnosis
- Vitamin D and calcium taken together reduce mortality in older adults
- High beta-carotene levels are associated with a reduced risk of colorectal cancer in postmenopausal women
- B vitamin supplementation and cardiovascular health
- Folic acid during pregnancy
- Higher folate intake among young adults is associated with lower risk of hypertension later in life
- Skipping breakfast increases the risk of type 2 diabetes in men
- Probiotics reduce the incidence of diarrhea during antibiotic therapy
- Resveratrol improves inflammatory status in adults at high risk for cardiovascular disease
- Junk food may increase the risk of depression
- Soy isoflavones and hot flashes
- Optimal vitamin D levels in adults with metabolic syndrome is associated with reduced mortality rates
- Omega-3 fatty acids significantly delay blindness in patients with retinitis pigmentosa
- Nutrient levels linked to memory, thinking, and brain volume
- Magnesium Supplementation and Blood Pressure
- Higher plasma vitamin C concentrations predict lower risk of stroke
- Omega-3 fatty acids and cardiovascular disease in women
- Higher intakes of magnesium are associated with reduction in stroke risk
- Long-chain n-3 fatty acids from fish oil improve arterial flexibility
- Supplementation with calcium and vitamin D decreases central obesity in overweight adults during weight loss
- Fish-oil supplementation augments the benefits of strength training in elderly women
- Increased flavonoid intake decreases risk of death from cardiovascular disease in US adults
- The diet of typical Americans is rarely in line with new federal dietary guidelines and MyPlate icon
- Dietary supplements and fortified meal replacements help ensure nutritional adequacy during diets
- High Dietary antioxidant intakes may reduce risk of stroke in women
- Poor sleep habits may decrease glucose sensitivity
- Multivitamin supplementation and its effect on improvements in mood and stress
- Vitamin B and the treatment of mild cognitive impairment
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- Poor Vitamin D status is associated with chronic pain in the elderly
- The anti-inflammatory activity of curcumin
- Pre- and postfortification intake of folate and risk of colorectal cancer
- A new curcumin-phophatidylcholine complex, is a safe and effective treatment for osteoarthritis patients
- Increasing serum vitamin D levels could significantly reduce world-wide mortality rates
- Vitamin D supplements may be necessary for children
- Typical American diet still falls short of recommended nutrient intakes
- Soy protein may help reduce blood pressure
- Multivitamin/Mineral supplementation may improve aspects of brain function in healthy children
- Curcumin bioavailability is increased with new phospholipid formulation
- Multivitamin use lowers risk of certain pregnancy complications
- Higher vitamin C intakes are linked to lower risk of hypertension
- Increased fiber intake associated with reduced breast cancer risk
- Meta-analysis shows that omega-3 fatty acids reduce arterial stiffness
- Consumption of added sugars still exceeds recommended limits, but is decreasing
- Weight loss improves vitamin D status in overweight postmenopausal women
- Higher intakes of omega-3 fatty acids are better to prevent death from heart disease
- Few adults meet American Heart Association definition of optimal heart health
- Long-term magnesium intake reduces the risk of gallstone disease
- Energy expenditure is reduced by sleep deprivation - A possible link to obesity
- Glycemic load is a better predictor of glycemic response than carbohydrate content alone
- A survey of dietary supplement use among Cardiologists, dermatologists and orthopedists
- Low vitamin D levels linked to prediabetes and prehypertension
- Vitamin D levels linked to a reduced risk of colorectal cancer
- Fish oil reduces muscle loss from chemotherapy
- Omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil reduce incidence of age-related macular degeneration
- Dietary zinc reduces risk of death from prostate cancer
- Vegan diets short on omega-3 and vitamin B12 may increase cardiovascular risk
- Inulin intake improves glucose and lipid metabolism and reduces insulin resistance
- Higher dietary fiber intake reduces risk of death in older adults
- Weight loss reduces risk of colorectal cancer
- Multivitamins may improve cognitive function and reduce fatigue during extended multi-tasking
- Magnesium reduces risk of sudden cardiac death in women
- Oral magnesium supplementation may reduce risk of type 2 diabetes
- Antioxidant supplementation may improve fertility in men
- Multivitamins may lower preeclampsia risk
- Supplemental vitamins during breast cancer treatment may reduce mortality risk
- Multivitamin supplementation can have positive effects on body weight
- Healthy eating patterns increase survival rates in older adults
- Body mass index (BMI) correlates with risk of all-cause mortality
- Compound from olive fruit shows heart health potential
- Meal replacements better than standard diets for weight loss in diabetics
- Low-glycemic diets during pregnancy improve health outcomes in obese women and their infants
- High glycemic load diets increase risk of age-related hearing loss
- High protein, low-glycemic diets better at maintaining weight loss than low-protein, high-glycemic diets
- Low circulating vitamin D levels may increase heart disease risk
- IOM Report on vitamin D disappointing, not unexpected
- Long-term multivitamin use in women reduces the risk of heart attack
- High fish and vegetable intake reduces risk of breast cancer
- New diabetes projections paint sobering picture of the future
- Regular exercise reduces risk of the common cold
- High B vitamin levels associated with reduced risk of colorectal cancer
- Maternal vitamin B12 levels influence cognitive development in children
- Poor magnesium status may be related to metabolic syndrome
- Calcium and vitamin D enhance heart health benefits of weight loss
- Pregnancy complications may be related to low vitamin D levels
- Vitamin D may prevent tooth loss
- Periodontal disease during pregnancy may be related to vitamin D status
- Testing is necessary for diagnosis and treatment of vitamin D deficiency
- High fiber intake reduces risk of heart disease
- Increased magnesium intake linked to lower risk of type 2 diabetes
- Vitamin D may reduce risk of colorectal cancer
- Vitamin D status and risk of Parkinson’s disease
- Probiotic supplements & dietary counseling in pregnancy may reduce risk of future metabolic syndrome
- Dietary supplements & meal replacements help prevent nutrient deficiencies during weight loss
- Osteoarthritis symptoms improve with regular walking and glucosamine sulfate supplementation
- Low vitamin B6 status correlates with increased oxidative stress
- Review of omega-3 fatty acids and heart disease risk
- Vitamin D deficiencies widespread among pregnant women, infants despite prenatal vitamins
- Vitamin D levels linked to healthy lung function
- Low vitamin D may explain some end-stage renal disease in African Americans
- Quercetin reduces blood pressure in adults with hypertension
- Omega-3 fatty acid intake and the incidence of macular degeneration
- Daily supplement use and brain function in healthy children
- Total U.S. vitamin C deficiencies declining, but still a problem for some groups
- Multivitamin use before pregnancy reduces risk of preterm births
- Resveratrol may help protect against Alzheimer's
- Melatonin improves sleep quality and morning alertness in insomnia patients
- Vitamin D levels linked to healthy lung function
- Vitamin D deficiency widespread among pregnant women and infants despite prenatal vitamins
- Adequate vitamin D in pregnancy lowers children's risk of osteoporosis
- Coenzyme Q10 supplementation and potential benefits in male fertility
- Dietary supplements are safest way to increase vitamin D levels
- Nutrients affect skin-aging appearance among middle-aged women
- Prenatal multivitamin supplementation decreases low birth weight risk