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The recent discovery--from a meta-analysis of 18 randomized controlled trials--that supplemental cholecalciferol (vitamin D) significantly reduces all-cause mortality emphasizes the medical, ethical, and legal implications of promptly... more
In the treatment of photoaged skin, glycolic acid works by removing superficial portions of the epidermis and stimulating dermis regeneration. Vitamins A, C, and E should stimulate collagen production and antioxidants should prevent free... more
The college-aged female bodybuilders in this study consumed nutrient-dense, low-fat foods and participated in strenuous exercise to develop their physiques. Non-competitors maintained consistent energy intake, exercise patterns, and body... more
To determine the prevalence and type of dietary supplement used, reasons for use, and sources of supplement information among Macedonian elite Soldiers. Anonymous self-reported questionnaires containing questions about demographic... more
Dietary diversification has been identified as a sustainable intervention method in developing countries where subclinical vitamin A deficiency exists. Nutrition education is central to all methods of nutrition intervention including... more
The article contains interesting information about the occurrence and discovery of vitamins in nature, diseases caused by vitamins, symptoms caused by vitamin deficiency in the body, deficiency of B1 and C vitamins, beriberi and tsinga... more
The objective of this project was to collect and evaluate data on nutrient intake and status across Europe and to ascertain whether any trends could be identified. Surveys of dietary intake and status were collected from across Europe by... more
In a recent editorial opinion piece in Archives of Internal Medicine entitled "Enough is enough: Stop wasting money on vitamin and mineral supplements1, the journal editorial strongly supports the position that supplement "use is not... more
Background: Early menopause, defined as the cessation of ovarian function before the age of 45 y, affects ∼10% of women and is associated with higher risk of cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, and other conditions. Few modifiable risk... more
Menadione (vitamin K3) is a water-insoluble vitamin and an analogue of vitamin K. Its use an anti-cancer drug is increasing day by day. It produces its anti-tumor effect without causing any harm to the normal cells. Various methods have... more
Parkinson's disease (PD) affects one in every 100 persons above the age of 65 years, making it the second most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer's disease. PD is a disease of the central nervous system that leads to severe... more
Objectives Multidrug-resistant (MDR) superbugs, including Acinetobacter baumannii and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), are a challenge for healthcare professionals. In this study, the synergistic activity of vitamins... more
Suplementos vitamínicos: ¿Un bien necesario o perjudicial para el ser humano? A través de dietas normales y equilibradas, es virtualmente imposible ingerir cantidades necesarias de micronutrientes. Sin embargo, el uso cada vez más... more
Evidence for the usefulness of using vitamin D to treat 'renal bone disease' is now nearly six decades old. In regular clinical practice, however, it is more like three decades, at most, that we have routinely been using vitamin D... more
Introduction: Parental health literacy is an important factor of pediatric health. Although it is thorougly studied in other countries, neither proper definition, nor adequate tool for its measurement exists in Hungarian. Aim: The aim of... more