Folic Acid Supplements May Help Prevent Cleft Lip Birth Defect
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. This study found that 400 micrograms per day of folic acid plus a multivitamin taken during pregnancy reduced the risk of infant cleft lip by 40%.
Selenium Supplements May Reduce the Risk of Breast Cancer in Women Genetically at Risk
Written by Susan Sweeny Johnson, PhD, Biochem. DNA breaks decreased significantly after selenium supplementation.
Consume More Essential Fatty Acids and Reduce the Risk of Pneumonia
Written by Susan Sweeny Johnson, Ph.D., Biochem. Increasing consumption of essential fatty acids can lead to many health benefits.
Low Vitamin B-12 Linked to Risk of Dementia
Written by Marcia Egles, MD. Doubling a measure of vitamin B-12 was associated with a 30% slower rate of cognitive decline.
Folic Acid Supplements May Aid in Cancer Treatment
Written by Marcia Egles, MD. After consuming folic acid, 28% of the patients had complete resolution of a precancerous throat ailment, 44% had partial resolution, and 28% had no response. No patients worsened or developed cancer.
Melatonin Supplements May Help Those Who Need to Sleep in the Daytime
Written by Marcia Egles, MD. In a test with 36 adults, those taking melatonin had sleep efficiencies by 6 or 7% more than the control group.
Flaxseed Oil May Lower Blood Pressure
Written by Marcia Egles, MD. Participants who supplemented with flaxseed oil experienced an 8% drop in systolic blood pressure and a 10% drop in diastolic blood pressure.
Folic Acid Lowers Homocysteine Levels in Hemodialysis Patients
Written by Marcia Egles, MD. Study found that folic acid supplementation lowered homocysteine levels in adult hemodialysis patients.
The Compatibility of Antioxidant Supplements with Chemotherapy
Written by Marcia Egles, MD. In a review of 19 studies with 1554 patients checking on the effects of antioxidant nutrients on chemotherapy found no evidence of interference with chemotherapy. Some trials showed better survival in the antioxidant group.
Two Studies Examine Vitamin D Intake and Pancreatic Cancer Incidence
Written by Marcia Egles, MD. Pancreatic cancer rates were 20% less in those who took vitamin D.
