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Vitamin D Experts' ?Call to Action? Urges Major RDA Increase to ... - Pro...

Vitamin D Experts' ?Call to Action? Urges Major RDA Increase to ...
ProHealth, CA - 9 hours ago
by University of California - Riverside Anthony Norman, PhD - whose discoveries shape what is known today about vitamin D ? has joined a group of 18 experts ...

Sweet Potato Soufflé - New York Times

Sweet Potato Soufflé
New York Times, United States - 5 hours ago
... Dietary fiber: 6.4g; Sugars: 19.7g; Protein 7.7g; Vitamin A 5% recommended daily allowance (RDA); Vitamin C 44% RDA; Calcium 5% RDA; Iron 5% RDA. ...
Yammering for yams San Jose Mercury News
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Vitamins don?t prevent disease - Daily Comet

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Vitamins don?t prevent disease
Daily Comet, LA - Nov 19, 2008
Antioxidant vitamins, such as vitamins A, C and E, have repeatedly been shown to be ineffective in preventing cancer, heart disease and stroke. ...
Study: Vitamins E and C Fail to Prevent Cancer in Men New York Times
(Update 1) Prostate Cancer Not Prevented With Vitamin C, E SmartAboutHealth
(Update) Vitamin Supplements Won?t Help Prevent Prostate Cancer dBTechno
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Vitamin D Deficit Could Lead to Heart Woes - Washington Post

Vitamin D Deficit Could Lead to Heart Woes
Washington Post, United States - Nov 20, 2008
20 (HealthDay News) -- The lack of sunshine during winter may diminish vitamin D levels in the body and harm cardiovascular health, US researchers say. ...

As winter sets in, vitamin C vanishes - Times of India

As winter sets in, vitamin C vanishes
Times of India, India - 5 hours ago
NEW DELHI: If vitamin C supplements are your staple every winter, you may have to consider switching to natural alternatives like amla this year. ...

From vitamin C to fish oil, we sample the supplements - Times Online

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From vitamin C to fish oil, we sample the supplements
Times Online, UK - 4 hours ago
The same number did not know enough about safe levels, and almost one in ten believed that it was safe to take as many vitamin and mineral tablets as they ...

Drug price regulator may revise vitamin prices this week - Business Standard

Drug price regulator may revise vitamin prices this week
Business Standard, India - 9 hours ago
The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA), the price regulator for drugs, may announce a price increase for vitamins within a week to resume ...

Colorectal Cancer and Vitamin D - Cancer Monthly

Cancer Monthly

Colorectal Cancer and Vitamin D
Cancer Monthly, NC - 13 hours ago
Patients receiving chemotherapy for colorectal cancer are likely to have severe vitamin D deficiency and may need high-dose vitamin D supplements to bring ...

Vitamin D Deficiency: Is Your Family At Risk? - North American Press Syndicate

Vitamin D Deficiency: Is Your Family At Risk?
North American Press Syndicate, NY - 13 hours ago
(NAPSI)-According to some experts, nearly 50 percent of Americans have less than optimal blood levels of vitamin D. Is your family getting enough of this ...

Vitamin E won't prevent rheumatoid arthritis: study - Reuters

Vitamin E won't prevent rheumatoid arthritis: study
Reuters - Nov 20, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Taking vitamin E supplements does not reduce a woman's risk of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), an analysis of data from the Women's ...


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VITAMINS BAN ON HORIZON - CALL CONGRESS NOW! BREAKING NEWS
The American people are once again, about to be denied the right to care for our bodies the way we want and not managed by the big pharmaceutical companies.
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Researchers mull efficacy of vitamin C in cancer treatment July, 2006
The government nutrition researcher has published new evidence that suggests vitamin C can work like chemotherapy - only better
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Vitamin C treatment shows cancer promise July, 2006
As Sandy Kellar battles ovarian cancer, she’s noticing an unusual vitality in herself that she doesn’t see in others with the disease
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Women, Calcium & Vitamin D July, 2006
Doctors recommend women over the age of 65 get a bone density test from their doctor. Doctors say you can keep standing tall through the years with a healthy dose of Vitamin D, Calcium and weight bearing exercises
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Where’s the beef? Lean red meat is on the grill July, 2006
Don’t pass up a hamburger this summer. Chef Richard Chamberlain shares recipes for tasty, healthy beef dishes. Try them at your backyard barbecue
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Researchers make vitamin E offshoot a potent cancer killer July, 2006
The substance kills cancer cells by causing them to undergo a natural process known as programmed cell death, or apoptosis. Until now, no one knew how the agent caused this to happen.
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New Test for Vitamin B-12 Deficiency July, 2006
n inability to properly absorb vitamin B-12 causes pernicious anemia, leading to fatigue and neurological problems
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Get an "A" in vitamin D June, 2006
...researchers have shown that vitamin D may play a role on lowering risk of colon and other cancers as well as immune-related diseases.
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Suggested vitamin D level needs to be increased June, 2006
...evidence has been accumulating to suggest that the 400 IU now recommended for adults isn't enough for optimum health
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Vitamin E linked to stillbirths June, 2006
The Department of Health advises women take only vitamin D and folic acid during pregnancy. However, earlier research has suggested that vitamin E, particularly taken with vitamin C, can help protect against miscarriage and pre-eclampsia
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Long-term dangers of fun in the sun June, 2006
Skin cancer diagnosis at an all-time high
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Vitamin D: The Cancer Fighter June, 2006
Two studies, presented in April 2006, at a meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research confirm vitamin D’s cancer protective role
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Vitamin C Pills May Protect the Heart June, 2006
Adding a vitamin C pill to your diet may be a good way of preventing heart disease, new research suggests
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City toddlers to get free vitamin drops June, 2006
...many children in the city are at risk of being vitamin D deficient due to a lack of it in their diet and not getting enough sunlight.
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Western Lifestyle, Lack of Sleep, Low Vitamin D Linked to Obesity June, 2006
Couch potatoes -- famous for inactivity and frequent snacking -- gain weight. Throw in the voluntary sleep curtailment that is becoming a more common feature of Western lifestyles, and you have the perfect prescription for increased insulin resistance
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Health checkup: Vitamin D is for muscles, too June, 2006
It has long been understood that vitamin D is required in order to absorb calcium to help prevent osteoporosis. New research reveals that vitamin D is also needed for proper muscle functioning
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Vitamin D May Reduce Cancer Complications June, 2006
Vitamin D3 appears to reduce incidence of thrombosis in cancer patients, according to research conducted by researchers from the United
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Vitamin D Targets Thrombosis in Cancer Patients May, 2006
A clinical trial of a biologically active metabolite of Vitamin D3 demonstrated an unanticipated reduction of thrombosis in cancer patients. Thrombosis is a serious complication in advanced cancers and affects between 15 and 20% of all cancer patients.
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Older adults don't get enough Vitamin D May, 2006
Older U.S. men and women don't get the recommended amount of vitamin D and young females don't get enough calcium and vitamin D, two studies show
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High rate of vitamin D deficiency in postmenopausal women May, 2006
A new study has shown that lack of information about vitamin D is a significant risk factor for vitamin D inadequacy in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis
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Why should I take a vitamin for my health? May, 2006
...researchers are finding that some important vitamins (D and E particularly) and minerals are protective against disease in amounts that may be difficult to obtain through diet alone, no matter how conscientious you are
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Vitamin C May Help the Heart May, 2006
New research findings suggest you can prevent heart disease to a good extent by adding vitamin C supplements to your regular diet
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Are You Vitamin D Deficient? May, 2006
Vitamin D deficiency is linked to bone health, diabetes, breast and colon cancers. And women are especially vulnerable
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Re-Assessment Urged for Intravenous Vitamin C and Cancer April, 2006
At those concentrations in vitro, Dr. Padayatty and colleagues said, the vitamin is toxic to some cancer cells, but not to normal cells -- a finding that increases the "biological plausibility" of a beneficial effect.
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Angels use vitamin A for gift of sight April, 2006
American nutrition charity Vitamin Angels has launched a new campaign to distribute vitamin A supplements to the world’s poorest children at risk from blindness and is relying on corporate aid for success
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Vitamin C research revives cure hopes April, 2006
Thirty years after Linus Pauling was ridiculed for claiming vitamin C could cure cancer, new research shows high-dose infusions of vitamin C may prol
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Vitamin C deserves another look, cancer researchers say April, 2006
Mega-doses of vitamin C, sometimes dismissed as an "alternative" therapy for people with cancer, may be a plausible treatment after all
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Vitamin D inhibits progression of some prostate cancers April, 2006
Researchers at the University of Rochester Medical Center reported vitamin D can inhibit the spread of prostate cancer cells by limiting the activity of two specific enzymes
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Vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy could reduce osteoporosis in children April, 2006
Vitamin D supplementation of pregnant women could lead to longlasting reduction in osteoporotic fractures in their children
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Lower Vitamin E Levels Linked to Frailty in Elderly April, 2006
researchers found lower plasma levels of vitamin E were associated with frailty in older persons
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Vitamin C for Cancer Reconsidered April, 2006
Following studies conducted in the 1970s, two-time Nobel Laureate Linus Pauling touted the benefits of high-dose vitamin C for cancer patients.
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Research backs theory that vitamin C shrinks tumours April, 2006
New research suggesting that vitamin C can be effective in curing cancer will renew interest in the "alternative" treatment for the terminal disease.
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Vitamin 'cure' for bird flu? April, 2006
Controversial vitamin salesman Matthias Rath, who has been punting his products as a treatment for Aids, now claims vitamins are effective as a "natural control" of birdflu too.
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Lack of vitamin puts 30m Britons at risk April, 2006
Half the population has an increased risk of osteoporosis or certain forms of cancer because they have a deficiency in vitamin D, a leading doctor will warn today
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Cancer risk in low vitamin D levels April, 2006
...increased risks of fractures and of getting cancers and other diseases in later life, a leading specialist has warned.
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Fighting cancer with vitamin C April, 2006
Instead of surgery, chemotherapy or radiation therapy, Hemingway chose to go with a simpler treatment — vitamin C
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Vitamin C Helps Lower Body Fat April, 2006
Too little vitamin C in the blood stream has been found to correlate with increased body fat and waist measurements.
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Vitamin C found to slow ageing in experiment on mice April, 2006
Mice that lack vitamin C age at least four times faster than normal mice, a team of Japanese researchers has found
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Vitamin B-12 deficiency often overlooked April, 2006
Tired and run down? No appetite? Trouble walking? Depressed or irritable? Do your hands or feet tingle?
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Vitamin D May Reduce Women's Risk Of Diabetes April, 2006
Women with high intakes of vitamin D and calcium appear to have a lower risk of developing Type II diabetes
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Vitamin D may lower risk of breast cancer April, 2006
Women who get lots of vitamin D are less likely to develop breast cancer, suggests a pair of studies that add to already strong evidence that the "sunshine vitamin" helps prevent many types of cancer.
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Dark skin needs more Vitamin D April, 2006
Dark-skinned people need up to six times as much sunlight as those with fair skin to produce the same levels of Vitamin D
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Vitamin D supplements may give benefits of sun without skin cancer risk: experts March, 2006
"Cells are becoming relatively starved of the vitamin D ... and they can't really function 100 per cent properly. At least that's the hypothesis, that these lower levels of vitamin D may be increasing the risk of cancers and other conditions."
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High Dose Vitamin C Is Safe For Cancer Patients March, 2006
We are very happy with the results. We envision the use of vitamin C as part of the conventional treatment of cancer in the near future. This historic study brings Dr. Hugh Riordan's ideas and research to a full circle; it validates his work for the past thirty years.
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Beta-carotene could slow down lung aging March, 2006
Increased intake of beta-carotene, found naturally in carrots, broccoli and tomatoes, might reduce the loss of lung function due to aging
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Vitamin D deficiency prevalent March, 2006
Scientists warn that two-thirds of older Americans--and many younger adults and children--just don't get enough of this vital nutrient.Vitamin D protects the bones and may reduce the risk of diabetes and cancers of the colon, breast, prostate and ovaries. It also may reduce certain types of back and muscle pain.
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New Vitamin B Findings March, 2006
...vitamins B6, B12 and folate lowered homocysteine levels in cardiovascular disease (CVD) patients
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The complete vitamin E family March, 2006
Vitamin E, being a potent fat-soluble antioxidant, protects the cell membranes and nucleus membranes that shield the DNA and vital enzymes
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Vitamin D helps older women keep their balance March, 2006
Taking vitamin D has been shown to help keep older people from falling
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Calcium And Vitamin D Really Don't Reduce Fractures? Take A Second Look March, 2006
But, we at the Osteoporosis Education Project ask, “Is this true?” Sure enough, a more careful look at the study suggests that the headlines are misleading and that calcium and Vitamin D are indeed helpful in preventing osteoporotic fractures
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20 foods you must feed your family March, 2006
CHEAP and tasty, carrots are the top vegetable source of vitamin A, which is needed for healthy eyes, skin and immune system. They also zap the free radicals that can lead to heart disease and cancer
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Pregnant Women Should Take Higher Doses Of Vitamin D March, 2006
Researchers find that pregnant women who take higher than recommended doses of vitamin D significantly lower the risk of bearing children with wheezing illnesses
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Vitamin C could reduce inflammation March, 2006
A diet rich in sources of vitamin C could cut the level of markers for inflammation by 45 per cent
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Vitamin D Can Increase Cancer Survival Rates For Black Americans March, 2006
Black Americans often have lower survival rates for cancer even for the same stage at discovery and same type of treatment
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Almost everyone's missing some nutrients March, 2006
If you find you're not getting enough nutrients, should you take supplements?
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Smokers benefit from vitamin C supplement March, 2006
Researchers have found that a smoking habit depletes the body of essential antioxidant vitamins, but taking supplements can help restore the balance.
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Kids' Asthma Linked to Maternal Nutrition March, 2006
...expectant mothers who take higher amounts of vitamin D may decrease their child's risk for asthma. Vitamin D deficiency is common in areas where asthma is also widespread.
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Compare How Your Health Rates With the Faculty of The Harvard Medical School March, 2006
Almost 78% of faculty thought that vitamin supplements were part of a healthy lifestyle. And 26% reached for vitamin C when a cold struck...
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High Levels of Vitamin E Cut Prostate Cancer Risk March, 2006
High blood levels of the major vitamin E components, alpha- and gamma-tocopherol, seem to cut the risk of prostate cancer by about 50 percent
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Vitamin D, Calcium Limits Falls in Older Women March, 2006
Taking a combination of vitamin D and calcium for at least three years might help older ambulatory women reduce their odds of falling by as much as 65 percent,
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Scientists Probe Role of Vitamin D: Deficiency a Significant Problem, Experts Say March, 2006
Low levels may lead to unexplained diffuse body pains and a variety of other symptoms and may also contribute to serious health problems that only become apparent years later
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Fruits, Veggies Not as Vitamin Rich as in Past, Says New Data March, 2006
Of the 13 major nutrients found in fruits and vegetables, six have declined substantially, according to a study by Donald Davis, a biochemist at the University of Texas at Austin.
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Vitamin D, calcium supplements could reduce falls in women February, 2006
A daily supplement of vitamin D and calcium cut the rate of falls in elderly women by 50 per cent
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Natural Ways To Lower Cholesterol February, 2006
Vitamin E may help reduce fatty formations on arteries
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Nutrient content in veggies declines amid bigger yields February, 2006
In spite of what Mother taught you about the benefits of eating broccoli, data collected by the federal government shows that the nutritional content of America's vegetables and fruits has declined over the last 50 years _ in some cases dramatically.
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Hold on, women, studies don't tell all February, 2006
Many of the 36,000 women included in the calcium study did not adhere to the recommended dose over time, with only 59 percent meeting the goal after seven years.
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Green tea may protect the aging brain February, 2006
People who regularly drink green tea may have a lesser risk of mental decline as they grow older
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Drug-Free OTC Migraine Reducer - Believe it or not - it's a multivitamin February, 2006
At least half of the patients that try it will get at least 50-percent reduction of their headaches and that's the same as any prescription medication
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Vitamin D deficiency linked to tuberculosis February, 2006
The findings, published yesterday (23 February) by Science, suggest that vitamin D supplements could be used to fight the disease
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Weak winter sun jeopardizes health February, 2006
The long, dark days of winter may be jeopardizing our health more than we know, and scientists are only beginning to understand why
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B vitamin may protect against fetal alcohol syndrome February, 2006
A form of vitamin B3, nicotinamide, could reverse the brain defects due to maternal drinking
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Calcium Plus Vitamin-D Supplementation Does An Older Body Good February, 2006
...researchers found that women who were most compliant about taking the supplements experienced a significant 29 percent decrease in hip fractures. And women 60 and older had a significant 21 percent reduction in broken hips
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Vitamin B3 variant reverses effects of fetal alcohol syndrome in mice February, 2006
The findings may also have implications for children born with other neurological diseases such as cerebral palsy.
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Boston winters lack Vitamin D February, 2006
The clouds covering Boston are more than just the inevitable signs of winter
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Sun a natural source of Vitamin D, but watch your UV exposure February, 2006
Vitamin D is now recognized as a main player in a variety of body systems
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Vital vitamin: Folate February, 2006
Vitamins truly are "vital" to life. That's how they got their name. One particular vitamin, folate, proves it in several ways.
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Mystery vitamin helps body, mind February, 2006
Are you looking for an easy way to prevent memory loss and lower your blood pressure? If so, there is a mystery vitamin that just might do the trick.
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Review of vitamin D studies supports the claim that it protects against cancer February, 2006
Vitamin D can reduce the risk of many types of cancer by blocking the growth of new blood vessels that allow cancer to thrive, a process known as angiogenesis
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New Vitamin Designed for African-Americans, Hispanics February, 2006
100% of African-Americans and Hispanics in their study had deficient levels of Vitamin D... which is related to lower calcium absorption
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Vitamin D Benefits Bone, Lean Muscle Mass in Young Girls February, 2006
Providing vitamin D to young females before the onset of menstruation may benefit their bones and lean body mass
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Vitamin C can protect smokers February, 2006
Vitamin C supplements can help halt the serious depletion of vitamin E in smokers and can possibly help prevent cancer
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Vitamin E Reduces Prostate Cancer Risk in Smokers February, 2006
Vitamin E supplements cut the prostate cancer risk for smokers by 71%, according to a government study of nearly 30,000 men
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Vitamin C supplements could lower cancer risk in smokers February, 2006
Vitamin C supplements could lower the risk of cancer among smokers by curbing the Vitamin E loss caused due to smoking
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Does Calcium Help Bones? February, 2006
Taking calcium and vitamin D supplements for several years can help older women reduce the risk of hip fractures
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Vitamin C May Improve Smokers’ Blood Circulation February, 2006
A dose of vitamin C may give a quick boost to the poorer-than-average blood circulation seen in healthy young smokers
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Vitamin D slows prostate cancer February, 2006
...vitamin D may stop the progression - or possibly even destroy - prostate cancer cells
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Vitamin E is one of the first lines of defense in human lung tissue... February, 2006
A new study has found that supplements of vitamin C can largely stop the serious depletion of vitamin E that occurs in smokers
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Brewer Creates First 'Vitamin' Beer February, 2006
A brewer in Dallas has created a beer that promises to be better for you because it is filled with vitamins
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Calcium, exercise vital for kids’ bones February, 2006
Most American children over age 8 don’t get enough calcium, a deficiency that increases their risks for developing osteoporosis in adulthood
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Israeli study finds vitamin E protects many diabetics from heart attacks February, 2006
40 percent of diabetic patients can reduce their risk of death associated with heart disease by taking vitamin E supplements
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Study suggests pregnant women should get plenty of vitamin D February, 2006
Children born to women deficient in vitamin D had weaker bones at age nine
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Vitamin D Supplements Offer Low Cost Protection Against Cancer February, 2006
A majority of studies reveal a protective relationship between adequate vitamin D status and decreased risk of cancer
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Supplements not sun best for boosting vitamin D February, 2006
Sunbathing intentionally to get more vitamin D is like taking up smoking to lose weight, a Boston dermatologist warns.
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Vitamin A Saga February, 2006
All traditional cultures recognized that certain foods were necessary to prevent blindness
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Vitamin D may inhibit prostate cancer growth – mechanism reported February, 2006
Vitamin D can slow down the spread of prostate cancer by limiting the activity of certain enzymes, US and Taiwanese researchers report.
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Vitamin C and E protect against eye disease February, 2006
Those who had an above-average intake of all four nutrients (beta carotene, vitamin C, vitamin E and zinc) had a 35 percent reduced risk of AMD
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10 Questions with Dr. Romanowsky, who knows a cold is anything but common February, 2006
Can Vitamin C bail you out from a cold?
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Vitamin E and selenium could reduce mercury toxicity February, 2006
Taking vitamin E and selenium supplements could reduce the toxicity of mercury from fish
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Vitamin D now shown to offer protection against various forms of cancer February, 2006
# RESEARCH has shown that a large daily dose of vitamin D can almost halve the risk of developing common cancers.# US researchers found the "natural" form of the vitamin, known as D3, could dramatically reduce the chances of developing breast, ovarian and colon cancer, as well as others, by up to 50 per cent.
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Vitamin D – sunlight or supplements? February, 2006
Supplements and diet, and not sunlight, should be your source of vitamin D, dermatology experts have concluded
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Are you a vegetarian? Better make sure you are getting your Vtiamin B12 February, 2006
...the problem might be that they don't get enough vitamin B-12, which derives mostly from animal products and in the case of vegan vegetarians almost only from supplements.
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What superfoods can do for you February, 2006
These superfoods are loaded with antioxidants and phytonutrients - better learn more!
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How to get vitamin D? February, 2006
Vitamin D, the "sunshine vitamin," is hot.
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Selenium Stops Flu Mutations January, 2006
...taking adequate amounts of selenium can prevent those mutations from occurring.
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Low Vitamin B12 Raises Risk of Birth Defect January, 2006
Mothers with low levels of vitamin B12 in their blood are at increased risk of having an infant with spina bifida
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Large study finds link between vitamin D and lung health January, 2006
"Low levels of vitamin D have been associated with osteoporosis, hypertension, diabetes, and cancer," said lead researcher Dr Peter Black
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Vitamin C treats avian flu better? January, 2006
Vitamin C at a sufficient dose can treat flu
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30 Days To A Better You: Vitamin Supplements January, 2006
We all know that vitamins keep us healthy. So should you take supplements?
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Vitamin vital for life January, 2006
Vitamins truly are "vital" to life. That's how they got their name
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Benefits of Vitamin E in Stroke Prevention January, 2006
A certain type of vitamin E may be able to help prevent strokes, or at least limit the damage
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Fortified foods boost key vitamin in pregnancy-aged woman January, 2006
Officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention expect the payoff will be fewer spinal and brain defects
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More daily intake of Vitamin B-12 needed January, 2006
...daily intake of approximately 6 micrograms (mcg) of vitamin B-12 is needed to avoid vitamin B12 deficiency.
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Compound in vitamin A can prevent lung cancer January, 2006
...compound in vitamin A shows promise in preventing or slowing tumor growth in mice prone to lung cancer
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News About Cold Remedies May Confuse Americans January, 2006
One of the most powerful antioxidants, vitamin C is also key to supporting the immune system's ability to fight colds and flu in the first place
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Vitamin E Might Hold Key To Preventing Strokes January, 2006
Regular consumption of a certain form of Vitamin E can lessen the risk for strokes and limit the damage they do
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Your bones' best friend is an active lifestyle January, 2006
Osteoporosis experts say there are many things we can do to maintain and improve the health of our bones
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Folate, Vitamin B6 Counteract Colorectal Cancer January, 2006
Higher dietary intake of folate and vitamin B6 may reduce the risk of colorectal cancer in women
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Vitamin D 'makes babies stronger' January, 2006
Giving pregnant women vitamin D could mean their babies grow stronger bones in later life
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Preventing birth defects, one vitamin at a time January, 2006
Research and reports released by the CDC indicate that when women take 400 micrograms of folic acid daily, before a pregnancy occurs, the chance of having a baby with a neural tube defect can be decreased by 50 to 70 percent
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Vitamin D Can Reduce Winter Depression January, 2006
Depression during winter months was significantly reduced among study subjects who took high daily doses of vitamin D
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Vitamin D is known cancer fighter January, 2006
Extra vitamin D may not only help reduce the risk of breast cancer, but colon and ovarian cancers too
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Natural Remedies Blow Colds Away January, 2006
Numerous studies have proven the effectiveness of vitamin C in higher dosages for the prevention and relief of cold and flu symptoms
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Vitamin E helps combat diabetes January, 2006
...40 per cent of diabetic patients can reduce their risk of heart attacks and of dying from heart disease by taking vitamin E supplements
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Lack of Vitamin B-12 leads to bone loss in aging women January, 2006
Older women with low levels of vitamin B-12 are more likely to experience rapid bone loss
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Not all Vitamin D is created the same January, 2006
...boosting daily intake of vitamin D3 to 1000 IU would substantially cut the risk of cancers of the colon, breast, ovaries and prostate
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The rise of vitamin D January, 2006
... inversely linked in several studies to lower risk of certain cancers and osteoporosis.
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Vitamin D during pregnancy affects kids‘ bone mass January, 2006
The children of mothers who had low levels of vitamin D during their pregnancy have reduced bone mineral content during childhood
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Calls for vitamin D supplements during pregnancy January, 2006
Higher intake of vitamin D by pregnant women has been linked to stronger bones in their children.
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Vitamin D Deficiency in Acute Stroke January, 2006
Vitamin D deficiency is present in most cases of acute stroke and may even precede a stroke event
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Large Daily Dosage of Vitamin D Lowers Risk of Breast, Ovarian Cancers, Study Says January, 2006
...association between low levels of vitamin D and cancer
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Strong calls for greater vitamin D intake January, 2006
Higher intakes of vitamin D could reduce the risk of certain cancers by as much as 50 per cent
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Nutritionist advises readers on how to get more B-12 in their diets January, 2006
...set of measures to determine whether or not they are getting enough B-12 in their diets
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Vitamin-rich diet may help vision January, 2006
people whose diets included more than the median levels of vitamins C and E, beta carotene and zinc had a 35% lower risk of developing macular degeneration
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Boosted Vitamin D Intake for Cancer Prevention December, 2005
Increasing one's intake of vitamin D to 1,000 international units (IUs) per day might reduce the risk of colon, breast, ovarian, and possibly prostate cancer
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HealthWrap: Vitamin D, for Death-Defying December, 2005
Seldom has a life-saving prescription come so simply or so cheaply: Get enough vitamin D daily and cut your risk of some cancers by up to half
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Vitamin D could reduce risk of cancer December, 2005
Ingesting about three times as much vitamin D as the norm may lower an individual's risk of developing colon, breast or ovarian cancer, a study says...The substance involved is vitamin D3, usually called just vitamin D, although there is also a vitamin D2 that doesn't have the same effects
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Vitamin-rich diet prevents age-related vision loss December, 2005
...vitamins and minerals can reduce the chances of developing age-related macular degeneration...leading cause of blindness
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Vitamin D, panacea for breast cancer cure – Research December, 2005
A daily dose of vitamin D could cut the risk of cancers of the breast, colon and ovary by half, a 40-year research review has found
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Promising Study on Vitamin D - May Prevent Some Cancers December, 2005
A new cancer study finds taking big doses of vitamin D could dramatically reduce your risk of colon, breast and ovarian cancer.
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Vitamin D 'could help cut cancer' December, 2005
A daily dose of vitamin D can cut the risk of getting some forms of cancer, say scientists in the US
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Hospital study determines that most broken bones result from vitamin D deficiencies December, 2005
The majority of patients who suffer a broken bone have inadequate levels of vitamin D, new research has suggested.
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Grapefruits may help fight gum disease December, 2005
Grapefruits increase vitamin C in blood levels and promote wound healing and cut damage by unstable, free radical molecules
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Hospital promotes health benefits of vitamin D and sunlight December, 2005
...vitamin D and its ability to fight and prevent the development of various cancers, as well as osteoporosis
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Vitamin D may bolster breathing December, 2005
Higher amounts of vitamin D could help make it easier to breathe
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Selenium Stops Flu Mutations December, 2005
...taking adequate amounts of selenium can prevent those mutations from occurring
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Vitamin D holds the key to healthy lungs December, 2005
...people with higher vitamin D levels in their blood could have significantly better lung function
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How Much Vitamin D Prevents Colon Cancer? December, 2005
...taking 1,000 international units of vitamin D can cut your risk of colon cancer in half.
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Folate: new miracle vitamin December, 2005
...on the brink of gaining a reputation as miraculously protective against one of society's worst health problems -- dementia.
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Daily dose of vitamin D cuts colon cancer risk December, 2005
The risk of colon cancer can be slashed by 50 percent by taking a daily supplement of vitamin D, researchers at a California cancer institute said on Tuesday.
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CAFTA will affect vitamin sales December, 2005
Under the rules of Codex, you would be required to have a doctor's prescription to buy basic vitamins and mineral supplements.
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Improve childhood immunity with balanced diet, supplements, exercise and rest December, 2005
For starters, you should ensure your child gets a balanced diet, with enough sources of important vitamins and minerals.
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Be Tenacious About Soaking Up Vitamin D December, 2005
Even in an age of fortified milk and cereal, some doctors worry that we're short on vitamin D--to our detriment.
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Can Vitamin C Supplements Help? December, 2005
Vitamin C has gained a reputation of strengthening the immune system.
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Vitamin D May Help Treat Some Asthma December, 2005
Vitamin D could help treat steroid-resistant asthma, scientists report.
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Dr. Merrell's tips and tricks for staying healthy through cold and flu season December, 2005
Taking a stand against cold and fluseason for you and your family is easier than you think.
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Researchers Say Vitamin In Cereal May Prevent Flu December, 2005
In the midst of flu season, you may be able to protect yourself from the flu with a simple vitamin.
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Vitamin D Linked to Lung Health December, 2005
Could simple vitamin D supplements help people breath easier?
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Vitamin D Linked to Better Lung Function December, 2005
Vitamin D may play an important role in keeping the lungs healthy, according to researchers
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Vitamin D Boosts Lung Health December, 2005
The more vitamin D you have in your bloodstream, the healthier your lungs may be, a new study suggests.
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Broken bone victims 'lack vitamin' December, 2005
The majority of patients who suffer a broken bone have inadequate levels of vitamin D
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Nutrition Notes: Do You Get Enough Vitamin B-12? December, 2005
Health experts once thought that only strict vegetarians were likely to have a shortage.
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Vitamin supplements may help asthmatics cope with air pollution December, 2005
Simply taking antioxidant vitamins could help asthmatics exposed to polluted air breathe easier
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Vitamin strategy may curb risk of second stroke November, 2005
A high-dose vitamin supplement may help reduce the risk of a second stroke, as well as death and cardiac events
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Do you get enough vitamin B-12? November, 2005
Now research shows that vitamin B-12 may be a concern for many more people.
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Vitamin D Boosts Calcium Potency November, 2005
Few women in North America come close to getting the 400 to 600 international units (IU) of vitamin D per day needed to achieve this calcium-sparing effect
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Vitamin A compound heals diabetic foot ulcers November, 2005
A vitamin A compound commonly used to treat acne improves the healing of foot ulcers in patients with diabetes
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Vitamin D may cut falls in elderly, further evidence November, 2005
Giving vitamin D supplements to elderly living in care facilities appears to reduce their risk of falls, suggests another study.
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Vitamin D Crucial to Bone Health November, 2005
Now, researchers from Iceland suggest vitamin D may be more important than doctors thought.
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Experts Outline Importance Of Vitamin D November, 2005
Vitamin D deficiency has often been linked to osteoporosis, a condition that affects more than 10 million Americans and threatens 34 million others.
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Vitamin strategy may curb risk of second stroke November, 2005
A high-dose vitamin supplement may help reduce the risk of a second stroke, as well as death and cardiac events, according to a study published in the journal Stroke this month.
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Teen takes vitamin C for cancer November, 2005
A Texas teenager in Wichita for alternative cancer treatment says she's already feeling better.
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Reviewing the ABC's of vitamin D November, 2005
I hear vitamin D has been found to help prevent cancer and that "vitamin D3" is recommended. The label on my multivitamin supplement says vitamin D, not D3. Are they the same thing?
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How vitamin C treatment works November, 2005
Katie Wernecke already went through chemo. She's now using intravenous vitamin C as treatment.
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Older People Need More Vitamin D, U.S. Group Says November, 2005
In order to improve bone strength, men and women age 50 and older should take about 800 to 1,000 international units of vitamin D each day
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More Vitamin C Recommended - Better Than a Flu Shot? November, 2005
In “Better Than A Flu Shot - Vitamin C Does The Trick,” Sepp Hasslberger begins by reminding the reader that...
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Teen tells her story on vitamin C treatments for Hodgkin's disease November, 2005
Katie Wernecke is ready to quit being the center of attention and get back to being a typical Texas 13-year-old.
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Boost Vitamin D Intake For Bone Health November, 2005
... researchers concluded that vitamin D was necessary for preventing bone loss.
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Girl heads home to Texas after vitamin C treatments November, 2005
Katie Wernecke headed back to Texas on Friday, having completed five intravenous vitamin C treatments for her Hodgkin's disease
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For a clear memory take vitamin B12 November, 2005
As an introductory psychology student, I have learned the importance of electrical impulses in the brain.
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Be good and take vitamin B-6 November, 2005
Of all the supplements that exist, vitamin B is one the most multi-faceted
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Vitamin D functions as a hormone November, 2005
With the daylight-saving time change, you may be getting enough "Zs." But are you getting enough Ds?
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Vitamin Could Be The Answer To Autism October, 2005
If you have an autistic child you may never have heard of methylocobalamin B12
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Canadians given nutritional advice to encourage bone health October, 2005
Currently, 1.4 million Canadians suffer from osteoporosis
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Fruits, vegetables may keep memory strong October, 2005
Earlier the same research group also found that taking daily vitamin E and C supplements also cuts the risk of Alzheimer's.
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Fish oil 'can boost children's brains' October, 2005
A daily dose of fish oil can dramatically improve the behaviour of unruly children and help develop their concentration and bonding with their parents
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Vitamin D may reduce risk of falls in the elderly October, 2005
Taking vitamin D supplements may reduce the risk of falls in elderly people
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Ways to Avoid Common Cold This Winter October, 2005
Turns out your mom was right about one more thing.
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Older people need more vitamin D, U.S. group says October, 2005
Older Americans need more vitamin D to help strengthen bones than what current guidelines recommend, a U.S. medical group said on Thursday.
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VITAMINS BAN ON HORIZON - CALL CONGRESS NOW! BREAKING NEWS
The American people are once again, about to be denied the right to care for our bodies the way we want and not managed by the big pharmaceutical companies.
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