Niacin Adds No Benefit for Statin Patients Nov 20, 2009
Taking the B vitamin didn't reverse or stall carotid artery disease ... WEDNESDAY, Nov. 18 (HealthDay News) -- Taking the B vitamin niacin offers no additional benefit to seniors with coronary artery disease who are already prescribed cholesterol-lowering statin drugs, U.S. researchers say. (MEDLINEplus)
Treatment With Folic Acid, Vitamin B12 Associated With Increased Risk of Cancer, Death Nov 19, 2009
Most epidemiological studies have found inverse associations between folate (a B vitamin) intake and risk of colorectal cancer, although such associations have been inconsistent or absent for other cancers, according to background information in the article ... The two randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trials included 6,837 patients with ischemic heart disease who were treated with B vitamins or placebo between 1998 and 2005, and were followed up through December 31, 2007 ... 22, 2008) In... (Science Daily)
Early End to Key Study on Benefits of Niacin, a B Vitamin, in Keeping Arteries Open Was Premature Nov 17, 2009
16, 2009) Heart experts at Johns Hopkins are calling premature the early halt of a study by researchers at Walter Reed Army Medical Center and Washington Hospital Center on the benefits of combining extended-release niacin, a B vitamin, with cholesterol-lowering statin medications to prevent blood vessel narrowing. Cardiovascular atherosclerosis, as it is also known, is believed responsible for one in three deaths in the United States each year. (Science Daily)
Even a small study on Zetia, Vytorin makes a big impact Nov 17, 2009
That's what happened Monday, when doctors formally reported that lowly niacin, a B vitamin, did a significantly better job of shrinking artery plaque than a billion-dollar blockbuster called ezetimibe, the active ingredient in the cholesterol drugs Zetia and Vytorin. "The results are very clear," says lead investigator Allen Taylor of the Medstar Research Institute. (USA Today)
New Study Raises New Questions About Cholesterol Drug Zetia Nov 17, 2009
Taylor said over-the-counter niacin, a B vitamin, "is not considered a useful alternative to prescription niacin. Its safety and efficacy are unknown.". SOURCES: Nov. 15, 2009, press conference with Allen Taylor, M.D., director, Advanced Cardiovascular Imaging and the Lipid/Prevention Clinic, Washington Hospital Center, Washington, D.C.; John J.P. Kastelein, M.D., Ph. (MEDLINEplus)
Not all nuts are created equal Nov 5, 2009
Peanuts (technically a legume) serve up five times the amount of the heart- health-promoting B vitamin folate, compared with other nuts. Pecans are a super source of anti-oxidants, ranking higher than most other nuts. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Health Tip: The Importance of Folic Acid Oct 21, 2009
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says this B vitamin can reduce the risk of major birth defects affecting the spine and brain by as much as 70 percent. Women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant should take 400 micrograms of folic acid daily. (MEDLINEplus)
UK experts back folic acid in bread Oct 21, 2009
Folic acid is a synthetic form of folate, a B vitamin found in a wide variety of foods including liver and green leafy vegetables ... As well as suggestions of a link with colorectal cancer, studies have also shown it may speed up cognitive decline in elderly people with other B vitamin deficiencies. (BBC News -- Health)
Pet dementia: Veterinarian Shawn Messonnier identifies signs and treatments. Oct 8, 2009
In cats, some pets respond to choline supplement CholodinR which contains the B vitamin choline, phosphatidylcholine, methionine, inositol, and various B vitamins. READERS: Ever had a pet with cognitive disorder. (USA Today -- Life)
Pregnancy Tips Oct 8, 2009
Folic acid, a B vitamin, is especially important in early pregnancy. If possible, a month before conception, increase intake to 0. (KERO 23, CA)
Vitamin B pills don't reduce stroke risk Oct 7, 2009
Certain B vitamins, specifically B12, B9 (folic acid) and B6, influence levels of amino acid in the blood called homocysteine ... It has been suggested that giving B vitamin supplements could help regulate levels of homocysteine, thereby reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease and death ... None of the eight trials individually supported the idea that giving B vitamin supplements could prevent cardiovascular disease. (India Times, India)
Top Poisons That Can Harm Pets Sep 30, 2009
In addition, raw eggs contain an enzyme called avidin that decreases the absorption of biotin (a B vitamin), which can lead to skin and coat problems. Feeding your pet raw bones may seem like a natural and healthy option that might occur if your pet lived in the wild. (W-USA News, DC)
Alternative remedies Sep 17, 2009
What it is: Niacin is a B vitamin (also known as nicotinic acid) that occurs naturally in meat, fish, and dairy. It's also available as a capsule. (CNN)
Natural Supplements that Treat Psyc... Sep 1, 2009
A complex vitamin with 100 mg of each B vitamin is essential. Niacin may cause a flushing sensation; ork up to 1 g twice a day or use niacinamide. (Suite101.com)
Probiotics Help Gastric Bypass Patients Lose Weight Jul 21, 2009
In addition, the dietary supplement also helped patients avoid becoming deficient in a crucial B vitamin, according to researchers at Stanford University School of Medicine. Probiotics help maintain a healthy, natural balance of organisms in the intestines, which helps in the digestion of food. (Newsmax)
Scientists Characterizes New Syndrome Of Allergy, Apraxia, Malabsorption Jul 16, 2009
1, 2006) Researchers at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University have found the mechanism by which the B vitamin folate -- a crucially important nutrient -- is absorbed by the intestinal. (May 11, 2007) Skin patch screening test for allergy to fragrances -- second only to nickel as the most common cause of contact dermatitis in the Western world -- may not detect some cases of allergy to a widely. (Science Daily)
Allergies as a Cause of TMJ Disorde... Jul 15, 2009
Even nutritional deficiencies are being considered as a cause of this disorder, especially deficiencies in the B vitamin category. Deformed Dental Arches and TMJD. (Suite101.com)
Probiotics Help Gastric-bypass Patients Lose Weight More Quickly Jul 14, 2009
ScienceDaily (July 13, 2009) New research from the Stanford University School of Medicine and Stanford Hospital & Clinics suggests that the use of a dietary supplement after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery can help obese patients to more quickly lose weight and to avoid deficiency of a critical B vitamin. See also. (Science Daily)
Can your bikini line predict fertility troubles? Jun 29, 2009
Anything that causes the corners of your mouth to crack such as a B vitamin deficiency, which can damage your mouths mucous membranes, or even drooling during sleep creates a warm, moist environment where yeast thrives, according to Amy Derick, M.D., a dermatologist in Barrington, Illinois ... In addition, make sure youre getting enough B vitamins in your diet; you find them in whole grains and lean proteins. (MSNBC -- Health)
How to feed your baby right, even before birth Jun 29, 2009
If a woman has a lot of excess body fat at the time of conception, there is an increased risk of neural tube defects, such as spina bifida, even when she is consuming the recommended amount of folic acid, a B vitamin associated with a lower risk of these defects. Starting a pregnancy at a healthy weight gives the child a better chance of developing normally. (USA Today -- News)
Studies tout benefits of folic acid Jun 2, 2009
Folic acid is an artificial version of folate, a B vitamin found in leafy green vegetables, citrus fruit, and dried beans. Everyone needs regular folate because it's important for healthy cell growth, yet the body doesn't store enough of it. (Boston Globe)
Today in the Kitchen: Why take vitamins and supplements? May 30, 2009
10 mg each B vitamin ... B vitamins 400 mcg folic acid. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Folic Acid Reduces Infant Heart Defects May 14, 2009
Adding B vitamin to grain products cut congenital heart defects in newborns, researchers say. HealthDay. (MEDLINEplus)
ABCs of Nutrition: Pantothenic acid May 13, 2009
Pantothenic acid, a water-soluble B vitamin, is an essential nutrient that helps generate energy from food and plays a role in the synthesis of essential body fats, cholesterol and hormones. It is involved in the synthesis of brain chemicals, including melatonin, which regulates sleep cycles. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Folic acid 'protects baby hearts' May 13, 2009
The fear is that adding folic acid to products like bread could harm some elderly people if they are deficient in other B vitamins ... Folic acid is a synthetic form of folate, a B vitamin found in a wide variety of foods including liver and green leafy vegetables ... Co-fortification with other B vitamins would be another sensible option. (BBC News -- Health)
Ten top superfoods May 1, 2009
A good source of niacin, the B vitamin that is cardio-protective. Slows starch digestion, which may help keep blood sugar levels stable. (iAfrica.com)
Folic Acid Doubles Risk of Prostate Cancer Mar 12, 2009
Folic acid (folate) is a B vitamin found in many vegetables, beans, fruits and whole grains. While evidence of its ability to reduce neural tube defects in infants while taken by the mother before or during pregnancy has been well documented, its effects on other conditions are unclear. (Newsmax)
Folic acid supplements linked to prostate cancer risk Mar 12, 2009
Folic acid is the synthetic form of folate, which is a B vitamin that occurs naturally in leafy greens and other fruits and vegetables. It helps produce and maintain healthy cells and is involved in numerous biological functions. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Eat healthy snacks to stay alert in seminars Mar 5, 2009
Folate, a B vitamin found in orange juice, green vegetables and whole grains, has been shown to improve alertness in adults. Drink up to stay awake. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Vitamin B And Folic Acid May Reduce Risk Of Age-related Vision Loss Mar 4, 2009
"The trial findings reported herein are the strongest evidence to date in support of a possible beneficial effect of folic acid and B vitamin supplements in AMD prevention," the authors write ... Beyond lowering homocysteine levels, potential mechanisms for the effectiveness of B vitamins and folic acid in preventing AMD include antioxidant effects and improved function of blood vessels in the eye, they note ... 22, 2008) In a large clinical trial involving patients with coronary artery disease,... (Science Daily)
B12 cuts birth defect risk, study says Mar 2, 2009
Dr. James Mills of the National Institutes of Health, one of the researchers, said the study showed that vitamin B12 deficiency was a risk factor for neural tube defects independent of folic acid, another B vitamin. Many women now know of the importance of folic acid and there has been a drop in neural tube defects. (Boston Globe)
FOOD: Vitamin B-12 deficiency tied to neural tube birth defects Mar 2, 2009
Doctors have long known that another B vitamin, folic acid, plays a crucial role in preventing birth defects. Because the vitamins appear most crucial in an embryo's first few days and weeks, doctors advise women to begin taking prenatal vitamins before they know they are pregnant, Mills says. (USA Today)
B Vitamins Might Lower Stroke Risk Feb 21, 2009
THURSDAY, Feb. 19 (HealthDay News) -- People with heart disease who take high doses of B vitamins are somewhat less likely to suffer from stroke, especially if they're under 70, a new Canadian study suggests ... The Canadian researchers sought to determine whether high doses of three B vitamins could dampen the risk of stroke by lowering levels of an amino acid known as homocysteine ... In fact, the association doesn't recommend the widespread use of B vitamin supplements to counteract any risk.... (MEDLINEplus)
Sexy foods that put you in the mood Feb 14, 2009
Strawberries are also an excellent source of folic acid, a B vitamin that helps ward off birth defects in women and, according to a University of California, Berkley study, may be tied to high sperm counts in men. This Valentine's Day, try making dark chocolate-dipped strawberries. (CNN -- Health)
