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Coenzyme Q10 may improve sperm quality
21 January 2013
Coenzyme Q10 supplementation may improve the morphology and motility of sperm in infertile men, says a new study from the Iran.
18 February 2015
According to a new review a vitamin C supplementation before, during and after operation may reduce the risk of developing a complex regional pain syndrome.
The systematic review included data of 13 studies investigating a potential effect of vitamin C supplementation before, during and after operation (perioperative) on postoperative pain and the development of complex regional pain syndrome I (CRPS I) in patients undergoing surgical procedures (1). The data analysis showed that there is moderate level evidence supporting the use of a 2 g preoperative dose of vitamin C as an adjunct for reducing postoperative morphine consumption, and a high level evidence supporting perioperative vitamin C supplementation of 1 g per day for 50 days for CRPS I prevention after extremity surgery.
The scientists noted that the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons recommends the use of vitamin C to prevent complex regional pain syndrome for patients with distal radius fractures (2). Postoperative pain can contribute to increased risk for complications and lengthened hospital stays. Additional studies are necessary to increase the level of evidence to determine the overall effectiveness and optimum dosage of vitamin C.
21 January 2013
Coenzyme Q10 supplementation may improve the morphology and motility of sperm in infertile men, says a new study from the Iran.
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.
16 August 2013