expert opinion
What insights can be expected from micronutrient supplementation studies?
Evidence of the efficacy of multiple micronutrient supplementation has been established with randomized controlled trials.
Evidence of the efficacy of multiple micronutrient supplementation has been established with randomized controlled trials.
Staple food fortification can be used to increase the micronutrient content of foods or to replace nutrients lost in food processing.
Very long chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids have come to the attention of scientists and health professionals over the last couple of decades due to their role in heart health.
One in every seven people worldwide suffer from chronic hunger. Yet the vast amount of people who suffer from “hidden hunger” are often neglected.
A recently published study puts forward the hypothesis that older women who take dietary supplements have a higher risk of death.
Inadequate intakes of micro- and macronutrients in early life have been shown to affect lifelong health, increasing the risk of developing obesity, cardiovascular disease, chronic lung disease, and behavioral and cognitive problems.
Micronutrient needs are ideally met by consuming foods that provide a well-balanced, nutrient-dense diet. However, many individuals have diets that are low in one or more micronutrients.
Vitamin E supplementation to reduce prostate cancer risk has been controversial, especially among smokers.
Results from randomized controlled trials and observational studies investigating the association between homocysteine and cardiovascular disease have been inconsistent so far.
At a recent conference 13 experts from different areas, including basic science, medicine and epidemiology, came together to define the term ‘evidence-based nutrition’ as it relates to the substantiation of health claims.