30 Mar 2016
Increasing evidence demonstrates that risk factors for chronic diseases are established during childhood and adolescence, but the relationship between the development of diseases and adolescent development is poorly understood. Adolescence is a crucial period in life and involves multiple physiological and psychological changes that affect nutritional needs and habits.
01 Jul 2014
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is an essential component of the human diet that contributes to the protection of cell constituents from oxidative damage, normal collagen formation and the normal function of bones, skin, blood vessels, the nervous and the immune system.
15 Jun 2014
14 May 2014
A new study from the Netherlands suggests that adequate intakes of beta-carotene, lutein and the vitamins A, C and E may reduce the risk of developing colorectal cancer not only due to their antioxidant properties.
12 May 2014
A new US study reports that low blood vitamin D concentrations seem to be related to an increased chance of developing prostate cancer.
09 May 2014
According to a new review from China, cancer patients who have high blood vitamin D concentrations when they are diagnosed tend to have better survival rates and remain in remission longer.
27 Mar 2012
According to a new literature review, supplements containing antioxidants have no significant effect in reducing mortality of healthy individuals and patients.
15 Mar 2012
High levels of the amino acid homocysteine in the bloodstream have been linked to an increased risk of stroke and heart attack.
15 Oct 2009
Results from intervention trials suggest that there is no evidence to support the use of homocysteine-lowering B vitamins to prevent cardiovascular events, according to a new review.
28 Jan 2009
New study adds further support for cutting sodium and boosting potassium intakes.
