Maternal vitamin D status may affect preeclampsia: Study
New research suggests preeclampsia-related gene expression in the placenta may correlate with vitamin D status during pregnancy.
Archives for November 12, 2020
Just drink when you’re thirsty? Think again
A new paper suggests that measuring proper hydration in the body is far more complex than might be assumed. Multiple tests might need to be done to get an accurate measurement, the authors claimed.
Paper cautions industry over inappropriate use of supplements
A newly published paper cautions that many consumers are using supplements to try to increase longevity warning that there is "no evidence" that people with a healthy diet can gain extra benefits from supplements.
Supplement route for COVID-19 especially valuable for high-risk obese, review thinks
Researchers have made a case for the use of vitamin, mineral and fatty acid supplements in the battle against the coronavirus, particularly in obese patients, who may be more susceptible to the virus’ effects.
Lumen announces UK launch of metabolism tracker to aid personalised nutrition
Health tech firm Lumen announces the UK launch of its personalised nutrition device that enables the fine-tuning of nutritional intake via real-time metabolic tracking.
Yakult’s synbiotic drink improves bowel movement and alters short-term gut microbiota in elderly Korean women
Consumption of Yakult’s synbiotic drink MPR03 daily for three weeks could improve bowel movement and alter the intestinal microbial composition in elderly Korean women.