Supplements in the News
The Promise of 3D Printing in Healthcare
3D printing allows the construction of physical objects based on three-dimensional digital models. A futuristic notion until recently, such printers are now commonly found in high schools, university libraries and labs, and also in a fabulous array of high-tech companies producing medical devices, and yes, body parts of all kinds.
The Effect of Vitamin D on Cancer Incidence and Survival
The Effect of Vitamin D on Cancer Incidence and Survival
The results of a phase 2 randomized controlled trial (RCT) of high- vs. low-dose vitamin D3 supplementation for 139 patients with advanced colorectal cancer taking chemotherapy was recently reported in JAMA
Prenatal DHA intake may lead to healthier children
DHA intake during pregnancy linked to more fat-free body mass at five years of age.
While researchers don't understand yet what the mechanism for ...
Higher Vitamin D levels may be linked to lower risk of cancer
High levels of vitamin D may be linked to a lower risk of developing cancer, including liver cancer, concludes a large study of Japanese adults pub...
Beyond diet, but before drugs
There is huge potential for nutraceutical products with proven efficacy and substantiated health benefits to be used as ‘powerful tools’ in preventing and reversing medical conditions. But, it is vital to have proper definitions and standardised regulations for use, say researchers who note consumers are often confused by the term ‘nutraceutical’.