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Source: DACH-LIGA homocystein (german, austrian and swiss homocysteine society): consensus paper on the rational clinical use of homocysteine, folic acid and B-vitamins in cardiovascular and thrombotic diseases: guidelines and recommendations. About half of all deaths are due to cardiovascular disease and its complications. The economic burden on society and the healthcare system from cardiovascular disability, complications, [...] Bookmark to:
      Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of severe irreversible vision loss in older Americans. An estimated 1.75 million individuals in the United States have advanced AMD (ie, geographic atrophy and neovascular AMD), which accounts for most cases of severe vision loss. An additional 7.3 million persons have early AMD, which is usually associated [...] Bookmark to:
Adequate nutrient intakes are required for the immune system to function efficiently. A good multivitamin can enhance the immune system by supporting the body’s natural defenses on both a structural and cellular level. A recent article published in the British Journal of Nutrition summarizes the roles of select vitamins and trace elements in immune function. Adequate [...] Bookmark to:
A double-blind study recently published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition showed a significant positive correlation between supplemental zinc during pregnancy and infant growth throughout the first year of life. It has been suggested that maternal zinc intake influences growth in utero and in the first stages of growth after birth. In a recent study, [...] Bookmark to:
A meta-analysis published in the most recent issue of The Lancet concluded that supplementing with the B vitamin folic acid can reduce stroke risk by at least 18 percent. Researchers analyzed eight randomized trials involving folic acid and stroke . Participants supplementing with folic acid lowered their risk of stroke by an average of 18 percent [...] Bookmark to:
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