Calcium supplementation, pregnancy-induced hypertension, and preeclampsia
Pregnancy-induced hypertension and preeclampsia are important ca…
Category: Nutrition Research Newsletter
Carnitine and choline supplementation – Nutritional Supplements
Carnitine is essential for fatty acid translocation and muscle function a…
Fermented milk as treatment for hypertension? – Cardiovascular Disease
Hypertension is one of the primary risk factors for cardiovascular…
Nutritional intake found to impact skin condition – Nutrition in Skin Care
During the past decade, functional foods claims have been on t…
Breast-feeding reduces symptoms of pain in neonates – Nutrition During Infancy
Newborn infants routinely undergo invasive and painful pro…
Typical eating and physical activity habits of University students
Eating and physical activity habits are usually established early in l…
Toxicity of high-dose niacin
High-dose niacin (nicotinic acid) is of recognized value in the treatment of elevated blood cholesterol leve…
Vitamin E as a treatment for hand dermatitis
Dermatitis on the palms of the hands can be very difficult to treat. Some patients’ symptoms…
Niacin toxicity
High doses of niacin can be toxic to the liver. Most cases of niacin-induced hepatitis occur after weeks or months of nia…
Skim milk or whole milk: effect on blood lipids
Because of its saturated fat content, whole milk would be expected to have a cholesterol-…