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Increased vitamin D intake may lower blood pressure
24 January 2014
Consumption of dairy products fortified with vitamin D may reduce systolic and diastolic blood pressure in healthy young women, reports a new study from Spain.
06 November 2018
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World Diabetes Day is observed annually on November 14 to raise awareness of the escalating health threat posed by diabetes.
There are close links between diabetes and heart health. In fact, adults with diabetes are two to four times more likely to die from heart disease.
UK-based Hilary Jones, MD, shares his tips for a heart healthy diet that features omega-3s and vitamins C, D and E.
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24 January 2014
Consumption of dairy products fortified with vitamin D may reduce systolic and diastolic blood pressure in healthy young women, reports a new study from Spain.
11 March 2013
According to a new US study a daily supplementation with docosahexaenoic acid in the last half of gestation may reduce the risk of preterm birth and very-low birth weight.
1 February 2013
According to new US research beta-carotene may lower the risk of type-2 diabetes in people with a common genetic variation, while vitamin E (gamma-tocopherol) may increase risk of developing the disease.