World Vision Int'l in global campaign to reduce child deaths Nov 19, 2009
These include first and foremost, nutrition, and WVI notes that increased breast-feeding and complementary feeding, low cost vitamin and mineral supplements will prevent malnutrition and stunting growth. It notes that malnutrition is the underlying cause in at least 35 percent of all child deaths. (Xinhuanet, China)
Cataract surgery helps AMD patients; steroid improves DME; online eye health forum Nov 2, 2009
Data was obtained from the multicenter, prospective Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS), funded by the National Eye Institute (NEI), which was organized primarily to evaluate the effects of high-dose vitamin and mineral supplements on cataract and AMD. As the American population ages AMD prevalence is expected to rise, and many patients will concurrently develop cataract; both diseases can cause blindness if untreated. "Earlier epidemiology had suggested cataract surgery might worsen AMD, so... (EurekAlert!)
Retailer Shows Off Muscles Amid Nutritional Supplement Boom Oct 27, 2009
And then there are the basic vitamin and mineral supplements, which the company says it is not focusing on because the margin is low. The prospectus didn't give sales percentages for either of these products lines. (Investors Business Daily)
Vitamin pills can cause cancer Oct 19, 2009
Professor Martin Wiseman, medical and scientific adviser for the World Cancer Research Fund, has pointed out that people who regularly take vitamin and mineral supplements instead of eating a balanced diet are at greater risk. Many people think they can reduce their cancer risk by taking supplements, but the evidence does not support this, the Daily Express quoted Wiseman as saying. (India Times, India)
Alchohol Detox Oct 19, 2009
Also ask about vitamin and mineral supplements, especially the B vitamins, to replace those that were depleted due to the alcohol consumption. B5 will aid with the alcohol detox process and B12 could help with the anxiety. (Suite101.com)
Weight-Loss Surgery Brings Risk of Iron Deficiency Oct 6, 2009
All of the women in the study were put on vitamin and mineral supplements after surgery, though not all took iron pills. Those who did were prescribed 18 milligrams per day -- the standard recommended iron intake for women younger than 50. (MEDLINEplus)
Student health-care bought by Aetna Aug 28, 2009
Some new options in the Aetna plan are discounted services for students, such as lowered prices for weight-loss counseling, smoking cessation therapy, and vitamin and mineral supplements. As for the lowered cost, student health insurance fees have declined from $686 to $550 under the plan. (Washington University Student Life, MO)
Antioxidants Pose No Melanoma Threat Aug 19, 2009
Despite earlier study, new report finds no risk from common vitamin and mineral supplements. HealthDay. (MEDLINEplus)
Benefits and Risks of Taking Vitami... Aug 8, 2009
Benefits of Vitamin and Mineral Supplements ... One potential drawback of vitamin and mineral supplements is the cost. (Suite101.com)
Docs, Nurses Use and Recommend Diet Supplements Jul 18, 2009
Another 27 and 32 percent, respectively, took individual vitamin and mineral supplements plus other supplemental compounds thought to benefit cardiovascular, joint, or general health, and cognition, such as green tea, fish oil, glucosamine, flax seed, chondroitin, and echinacea. The findings further suggest a desire for improved education on the use of dietary supplements, as 75 and 79 percent of the doctors and nurses expressed interest in continuing education on these products. (Newsmax)
Problems found in chelation study Jul 3, 2009
The $30 million study, with 1,500 participants at more than 100 sites around the country, is testing high doses of vitamin and mineral supplements and chelation. Though chelation is used for lead poisoning, it has not been proved safe or effective for heart disease. (Boston Globe)
Government probes chelation-heart disease study Jul 1, 2009
It tests high doses of vitamin and mineral supplements and chelation, a treatment used for lead poisoning that has not been proved safe or effective for heart disease. Researchers suspended enrollment last August, when the federal Office of Human Research Protections began a probe into whether the people in the study were being fully informed of risks and adequately protected. (North County Times)
BeefTalk: The curves are getting tight and the options fewer (33) Jun 29, 2009
2 pounds of protein, vitamin and mineral supplements valued at 16. 25 per cow. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
Time to clean out your medicine cabinets May 2, 2009
Accepted medications include all prescription drugs; over the counter medicine; herbal products; vitamin and mineral supplements; and throat lozenges. Residents are asked to cross out their name and address with a permanent marker but the name of medication should remain visible on the label. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
Polo deaths put focus on custom-made medicine May 2, 2009
Compounding pharmacies, thousands of which operate nationwide, have attracted attention with the recent deaths of 21 polo horses that died after being given a poorly mixed batch of vitamin and mineral supplements. By Brian Skoloff, Associated Press WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (USA Today -- News)
• Rare cancer misdiagnosed as harmless bowel condition Apr 9, 2009
Nutritious high-protein diets, vitamin and mineral supplements, antidiarrheal drugs and more can be used in conjunction with the above treatments, primarily as a means to reduce the severity and frequency of diarrhea. The Carcinoid Cancer Foundation Web site has several helpful links as well as information about specialists who are diagnosing and treating carcinoid patients. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• Meat is not a necessary part of a proper diet Apr 2, 2009
Vegetarians should take vitamin and mineral supplements or increase their intake of foods high in calcium, B-12, iron and zinc. It is also vital to have an adequate intake of protein, be it from eggs, dairy, soy, legumes, lentils, nuts, seeds or whole grains. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
New study reports that most kids who take vitamins don't need them Apr 1, 2009
A new study reports that most of the healthy children and teenagers in the United States who take daily vitamin and mineral supplements probably don't need them, while the kids who would benefit from supplements are least likely to get them. Most kids taking daily vitamin supplements already receive adequate nutrition from the foods they eat, and were healthier overall, have health insurance, and come from upper-income families, the researchers report. (Montana Standard, MT)
Super Foods For Complete Nutrition Mar 1, 2009
Vitamin and Mineral Supplements. Supplements, even if natural , are derived synthetically and put into tablet, capsule, or other forms. (Suite101.com)
Study finds vitamins not reaching kids who need them Feb 8, 2009
She noted that vitamin and mineral supplements aren t cheap ... The new study, released Monday in the February issue of Archives of Pediatrics scent Medicine, asked about use of vitamin and mineral supplements in general, not about specific ones including vitamin D.. (Helena Independent Record)
HIV & AIDS Feb 7, 2009
Also, because your nutritional needs are extremely high and you may not digest food well, talk to your doctor about vitamin and mineral supplements. Avoid foods that may put you at risk of infection. (CNN -- Health)
One-third of U.S. kids take vitamins Feb 7, 2009
She noted that vitamin and mineral supplements arent cheap ... The numbersThe new study, released Monday in the February issue of Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, asked about use of vitamin and mineral supplements in general, not about specific ones including vitamin D. It found supplement use was most common among frequent milk drinkers and those with varied diets children who likely are meeting the academys latest recommendations. (MSNBC -- Health)
Many Kids Don't Need the Vitamins They're Taking Feb 7, 2009
The experts note that vitamin and mineral supplements are not considered necessary when a person eats a varied diet ... About a third (34 percent) of young people had used vitamin and mineral supplements in the month before being interviewed ... For its part, the supplements industry views the findings as a "call to action" to get vitamin and mineral supplements to this underserved population, said Duffy MacKay, vice president of scientific and regulatory affairs at the Center for Responsible... (MEDLINEplus)
