Gestational diabetes describes a condition during pregnancy when women experience high blood glucose (sugar) levels. New research suggests that vitamin D combined with omega-3s can support mom and baby, especially among mothers who have gestational diabetes.
In a new policy statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics, the organization calls attention to the importance of key vitamins, minerals and long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids that are essential to support brain development in early life. Read on to learn more.
Like millions of Americans, most doctors themselves do not get enough omega-3s. Don’t just take our word for it, Dr. Michael Roizen, chief wellness officer at the Cleveland Clinic shares his omega-3 index – you’ll be surprised.
This Valentine’s Day, say it with fish, not flowers! On the one day of the year that we think most of our hearts, be sure to talk to a loved one about the importance of omega-3s for heart health.
Vitamin C is best known for its role in collagen formation and is essential to prevent scurvy, the disease of vitamin C deficiency. New research suggests that vitamin C intake and levels in the body may also have implications for the risk of certain chronic diseases, and leading experts recommend higher daily intakes.
Evidence has emerged that genistein intake may have health benefits that span heart disease, cancer, bone and brain health. Read more about the latest science.
A new systematic literature review looked at vitamin D levels in Southern Europe and Eastern Mediterranean populations with data extracted from 107 studies. The results show vitamin D deficiency despite abundant sunshine in the regions. Read more
In 2013, approximately 8.3 percent of the global population was thought to have Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Learn more about the latest science focused on micronutients impacting Type 2 Diabetes.
A new report from Frost & Sullivan suggests that daily supplementation with 10 mg lutein and 2 mg zeaxanthin could save up to €6.2 billion in total medical costs resulting from age-related macular degeneration in Europe. Research suggests that lutein and zeaxanthin are important nutrients that support eye health as we age.
