Dietary Supplements

Research on dietary Supplements, vitamins, and herbal remedies.

Effects of Glucosamine Following Knee Injuries

Does Glucosamine Help You Recover Faster from Injuries? Though glucosamine is already a ubiquitous dietary supplement for those who suffer from the pain of arthritis, particularly osteoarthritis (wear and tear arthritis), many people wonder if it will help them recover faster from knee injuries. To answer this question, let’s a take a look at a […]

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Vitamin B6 May Reduce the Risk of Colorectal Cancer in Women

Vitamin B6 and Colorectal Cancer? For women who are concerned about their familial risk of colorectal cancer, taking a daily supplement of Vitamin B6 may be helpful. Studies suggest that 40% of women and 20% of men don’t obtain enough vitamin B6 in their diets. A sentinel study published by Wei et al, 2005 suggests

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Does Folic Acid Fortification of Food Affect Rheumatoid Arthritis?

Folic acid is a B vitamin which is found in green, leafy vegetables. Pregnant women are often advised to take folic acid during their pregnancy to reduce the risk of neural tube defects such as spina bifida. Some evidence also suggests that folic acid supplementation may reduce the risks of heart disease, stroke, and cancer.

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