Hip Fracture Risk in Vegan Women May Be Reduced By Vitamin D and Calcium Supplementation
A recent study suggests that women who follow a vegan diet and take vitamin D and calcium supplements may reduce their risk of hip fractures.
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Those Skipping Breakfast Found to Have Poorer Diet Quality
Read nowA new study has found that adults who don’t eat breakfast tend to have significantly poorer diet quality and don’t meet recommended intakes for several key nutrients.
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Diet and Supplement Combinations Linked to Health Improvements
According to a new study, following a long-term healthy diet and taking multivitamin and mineral supplements or fish oil supplements may help reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseaseRead now -
Higher Dietary Intake of Calcium and Magnesium Associated With Reduced Migraine Occurrence
Read nowAccording to a new study, higher dietary intake of calcium and magnesium may help reduce migraine occurrence.
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Calcium May Help Decrease Risk of Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Read nowAge-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of vision loss and blindness in people aged 65 and older. A new study investigated the link between AMD and calcium and found that eating a calcium-rich diet or taking calcium supplements...
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Survey Finds Majority of Young Adults Have Micronutrient Deficiencies
Read nowA recent survey suggests that many men and women, particularly those in the childbearing years between the ages of 20 and 29, may have potassium, zinc, and calcium deficiencies. Participants in the survey included 3,238 people between the ages of...
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Vitamin Deficiencies May be Responsible for Increased Fractures in Children
Read nowA recent study suggests that deficiencies in vitamin D, vitamin K, and calcium may be to blame for a recent increase in low-energy bone fractures in children. These fractures occur in otherwise healthy children and have health care professionals baffled....
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Study Finds No Association Between Calcium, Heart Disease
Read nowSome research suggests that excessive calcium intake may be associated with a higher risk of a cardiovascular event. However, a recent study suggests that there are “no compelling associations” between taking calcium supplements and a higher risk of cardiovascular disease...
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Soluble Corn Fiber May Boost Calcium Absorption in Postmenopausal Women
Read nowIn mature adults, bone breakdown occurs more quickly than bone formation, making calcium particularly important as people get older. A recent study suggests that taking a daily soluble corn fiber supplement may help boost calcium retention in postmenopausal women by...
