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Many elderly Koreans have an insufficient vitamin D status
24 December 2012
Over 50% of the Korean population above 49 years have low blood vitamin D concentrations increasing the risk of osteoporosis, says a new study from Korea.
23 February 2010
Supplements of omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins and minerals for prisoners may reduce the number of violent and aggressive episodes in prisoners, according to a new study.
According to findings of a randomized placebo-controlled trial with over 200 Dutch young adult offenders, nutritional supplements containing multivitamins, minerals, omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids were associated with a 34 percent reduction in violent incidents (1). On the other hand, a 14 percent increase in the number of reported incidents in participants in the placebo group were reported.
The prospect of influencing aggression and rule-breaking behavior with nutrients in moderation doses is important enough to warrant further research, the researchers commented. Adequate supplementation may also have beneficial effects on mental health and cognitive functioning.
Oxford University researchers are currently conducting a similar double blind, randomized, controlled trial at three locations and planned to include 1,000 subjects.
24 December 2012
Over 50% of the Korean population above 49 years have low blood vitamin D concentrations increasing the risk of osteoporosis, says a new study from Korea.
5 November 2013
According to a new data analysis from Belgium, a regular and adequate vitamin D supply seems to increase lower limb muscle strength in the elderly.
15 June 2012
Vitamins are essential for good health through every stage of the human lifecycle. The body needs vitamins to grow, to function, to stay healthy, and to prevent the onset of disease.