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According to a new US study, increased intakes of vitamin E may accelerate the return of blood vessel function back to a healthier state, reversing some of the damage caused by smoking.
According to a new US study, the addition of lutein plus zeaxanthin and omega-3 fatty acids to a supplement that has been proven protective in progression to advanced age-related macular degeneration (AMD) may not significantly further reduce this risk in AMD patients. However, lutein and zeaxanthin may play a role in additionally lowering the risk of AMD progression in patients with low intakes of these carotenoids.
The UK National Osteoporosis Society has developed new clinical guidelines for the management of vitamin D deficiency due to a lack of national recommendations on the indications for vitamin D measurements and conflicting guidelines from various organizations.
A daily supplementation with lutein may improve visual performance and help with tasks such as driving at night, suggests a study from China.
A new review says that vitamin D deficiency and insufficiency are prevalent in the Chinese population in almost all age groups and areas.