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Omega-3 fatty acids can benefit patients with rheumatoid arthritis
5 April 2012
According to a new review from the UK, increased intakes of marine omega-3 fatty acids can reduce joint swelling and pain in rheumatoid arthritis patients.
14 January 2015
A new study from Japan reports that an insufficient vitamin D supply increases the risk for developing depressive symptoms among apparently healthy workers.
The observational study measured the blood vitamin D concentrations and depressive symptoms in 1786 workers (9% women), aged 19–69 years (1). The study results showed that 92% of the participants had a suboptimal vitamin D status (a 25(OH)D concentration below 30 micrograms/liter). The chance of developing depressive symptoms was significantly lower in workers with higher blood 25(OH)D concentrations, after adjustment for leisure-time physical activity and shift work – factors closely related to photo-initiated vitamin D production.
The researchers commented that accumulating evidence suggests a protective role of vitamin D against mood disorders, although epidemiologic studies are scarce in working populations. Low vitamin D levels have also been associated with depressive symptoms in earlier observational studies. However, the effect of vitamin D supplementation as an antidepressant remains uncertain (2). Vitamin D supplementation may be effective for reducing depressive symptoms in patients with clinically significant depression.
5 April 2012
According to a new review from the UK, increased intakes of marine omega-3 fatty acids can reduce joint swelling and pain in rheumatoid arthritis patients.
1 October 2012
Studies enjoy great popularity among journalists. They cannot be argued against, because they are objective.
1 May 2009
“Every micronutrient unfolds a specific effect in the human organism. These effects are complex, sometimes dose-dependent and can vary from one type of tissue or organ to another;