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Vitamin D deficiency may increase obesity risk
24 June 2013
A new study from Spain reports that vitamin D deficiency may increase the chances of becoming obese years later.
07 March 2011
A new US study suggests that higher dietary intakes of the vitamins B1 and B2 may reduce the incidence of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) by about 35 percent.
In the observational study, data from 1,057 women with PMS and 1,968 women without premenstrual syndrome (PMS) were analyzed (1). The results showed that women with the highest average intakes of vitamin B1 (thiamin) and vitamin B2 (riboflavin) from food sources two to four years prior to diagnosis were associated with a 35 percent lower incidence of PMS than women with the lowest average intakes. On the other hand, no benefits were observed with other B vitamins.
The researchers noted that the link between
B vitamins and PMS would be biologically plausible since B vitamins such as thiamine and riboflavin are known to play important roles in the synthesis of various neurotransmitters involved in PMS. While most women experience mild emotional or physical premenstrual symptoms, 8–20 percent of women experience symptoms severe enough to substantially interfere with daily activities and relationships. Beyond the B vitamins, there is also some evidence for the potential of a diet rich in calcium and vitamin D to lower the risk of developing PMS (2).
24 June 2013
A new study from Spain reports that vitamin D deficiency may increase the chances of becoming obese years later.
27 December 2013
A review of data from national dietary surveys shows that in many countries more than 50% of the population have higher intakes of saturated fatty acids and lower intakes of polyunsaturated fatty acids than recommended for preventing coronary heart disease.
8 November 2011
According to a new US study, a low vitamin D status seems not to increase the risk of developing acute exacerbations in patients suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.