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Complete denture wearers are at increased risk of malnutrition
1 November 2011
According to a new French study, the edentulous elderly have an increased risk of micronutrient deficits and insufficient energy intakes.
30 October 2013
A new review from scientists in Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden suggests an increase of recommended intakes of vitamin D and selenium.
A systematic review of nutrient intakes in northern countries showed that the recommended daily vitamin D intake should be increased from 7.5 to 10 micrograms (mcg) per day for people between 2 and 75 years of age (1). For people over 75 years, the recommended level is 20 mcg. The current levels mean that vitamin D recommendations have jumped 50% since 1996. In July 2012, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) raised the upper safe limit (USL) of vitamin D for adults from 50 mcg a day to 100 mcg. The USL for children aged 1–10 went from 25 mcg a day to 50 mcg a day. Recommended intakes for selenium in adults were elevated from 40 to 50 mcg for men and 50 to 60 mcg for women; for pregnant and lactating women it was set at 50 to 55 mcg.
The researchers commented that their publication of the 5th edition of the Nordic Nutrition Recommendations involved three years of work and more than 100 scientists performing systematic reviews on a host of nutri- ents. Once the Nordic Council of Ministers formally approve the recommendations – expected this fall – they will come into effect in Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden – which each gave input.
1 November 2011
According to a new French study, the edentulous elderly have an increased risk of micronutrient deficits and insufficient energy intakes.
14 November 2017
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.
11 January 2016
A new paper has re-examined data from the large Australian DOMInO (DHA to Optimize Mother and Infant Outcome) study which looked at the effects of an intervention with a supplement containing the marine omega-3 fatty acid docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) on the birth outcomes of 2,399 pregnant women. The intervention enabled cost savings for the hospitals – particularly in terms of shorter hospital stays – equivalent to an average of 92 AUD per singleton pregnancy (equivalent to 60 EUR or 66 USD), which equates on an annual basis to potential annual savings of between 15 to 51 million AUD (10 to 33 million EUR) for the Australian public hospital system.