Written by Susan Sweeny Johnson, PhD, Biochem. 93 patients with congestive heart failure, who supplemented with 2000 IU of Vitamin D per day for 9 months, had decreased inflammation but there was no effect on heart function or longevity.
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%.
Written by Susan Sweeny Johnson, PhD, Biochem. DNA breaks decreased significantly after selenium supplementation.
Written by Susan Sweeny Johnson, Ph.D., Biochem. Increasing consumption of essential fatty acids can lead to many health benefits.
Written by Marcia Egles, MD. Doubling a measure of vitamin B-12 was associated with a 30% slower rate of cognitive decline.
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.
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.
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.
Written by Marcia Egles, MD. Study found that folic acid supplementation lowered homocysteine levels in adult hemodialysis patients.
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.
