Multivitamins are a combination of many different vitamins, dietary minerals, and other nutritional elements that are normally found in foods, and serve as a dietary supplement. According to a recent study, consistent use of multivitamins may help decrease deficiency of...
A 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...
High glucose levels after a meal can impair glycemic control and contribute to the development of pre-diabetes and diabetes. A recent study suggests that a supplement derived from white mulberry, white bean, and green coffee may help reduce glucose and...
Amino acids supplements are primarily taken for workouts, but they may also help with brain function. A recent study suggests that taking a supplement containing L-theanine, beta-alanine, and theacrine may help increase brain alertness. Participants in the study included 24...
Development of diabetes is closely related to a person’s diet. A recent study suggests that a multivitamin, vitamin D, and omega-3 supplement combination may reduce the risk of developing diabetes. Participants in the study included 1,018 people who were given...
Autism spectrum disorder affects people’s social interactions, ability to communicate, and their behavior. Some research has found evidence that it develops in the womb. A recent study suggests that taking multivitamins during early pregnancy may be associated with a lower...
Debate still exists regarding the efficacy of multivitamin/mineral supplements. A recent large-scale study has determined that multivitamins and mineral supplements help fill in the gaps of nutrient shortfalls in people’s diets. Participants in the study included 10,698 people who completed...
Doctors recommend that pregnant women take a supplement containing iron and folic acid because they typically do not get enough from food alone. Now a recent study suggests that pregnant women may want to consider taking a supplement containing more...
A recent study suggests that eating a lot of vitamin and mineral-rich foods in early adulthood may slow the biological process of aging, as measured by leukocyte telomere length. Telomeres are the protective “cap” on the end of chromosomes that...
