Vitamin and Supplements:
Vitamin C, Vitamin Supplement, Vitamin E, Vitamin D Vitamin K
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While adequate vitamin D levels have an impact on reducing inflammatory activity and fighting infections, supplementation with high doses does not appear to reduce the number of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbations, despite these two conditions being problems with these patients.
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This month, Dr. Oz tells viewers about three new belly fat busting supplements for the New Year that are cutting-edge ways to transform your body through taking supplements that can help fight belly fat without diet or exercise.
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What is the relationship between low vitamin D levels and depression? A new study adds more fuel to the debate.
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Fish oil pill maker challenges Consumer Reports findings on fish oil quality standards of major brands, but the reversal will not be published until February 2012.
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Consumer Reports' findings reveal that not all fish oil pill makers meet quality standards. Furthermore, in a cost comparison analysis of those that do meet quality standards, consumers can spend more than three times the cost between comparable brands for 1000 mg of omega-3.
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According to a Government Accountability Office (GAO) report released on December 15, the number of reported nutritional medicines running short rose to 13 in 2010, an increase from five in 2009. In 2010, among all drugs, the FDA estimated that 178 shortages occurred; to date for 2011, the total number has surpassed that.
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Too much vitamin D in the body could lead to a potentially dangerous heart rhythm known as atrial fibrillation. In an analysis, researchers found patients with high levels of vitamin D were two and a half times more likely to experience the heart rhythm disturbance.
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Multi-vitamin safety has been a contentious issue lately with some recent studies indicating that taking a daily multi-vitamin pill may cause an individual more harm than good. Dr. Oz addresses the issue of multi-vitamin safety with three reasons why your multi-vitamins may not be safe for you.
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A decline or loss of memory and mental abilities is one of the biggest fears people have as they get older. Researchers in a new study report that taking a B vitamin supplement appears to slow mental decline and help memory in people who have mild cognitive impairment (MCI).
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Vitamin E is found in a new study to raise prostate cancer risk 17 percent. In a decade long study, researchers found men taking the supplements were more likely to develop the disease, compared to men given placebo.
