Calcium Supplements May Increase Heart Risk

14 years, 7 months ago

Calcium Supplements May Increase Heart Risk

NPR

Calcium Supplements May Increase Heart Risk toggle caption iStockphoto.com Before you pop that calcium supplement, you might want to talk to your doctor. A new analysis out in the British Medical Journal says calcium supplements may increase the risk of heart attack by 30 percent. The researchers suggest that while the increased risk is small, the widespread use of calcium supplements makes it a pretty big deal. Calcium supplements should only be used when adequate dietary intake cannot be achieved," a spokeswoman for the National Osteoporosis Foundation told Shots.

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Can a lot of calcium supplements help to keep osteoporosis at bay? Expert debunks 6 myths

1 year, 3 months ago

Can a lot of calcium supplements help to keep osteoporosis at bay? Expert debunks 6 myths

Hindustan Times

Osteoporosis is a condition that affects the strength and density of our bones, making them more prone to fractures. Can a lot of calcium supplements help to keep osteoporosis at bay? Expert debunks 6 myths In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Pramod Bhor, Director of Orthopedics and Robotic Joint Replacement Surgeon at Fortis Hospital in Vashi, revealed, “One interesting …

Taking vitamin D supplements 'could slash your chance of a heart attack by a fifth'

1 year, 8 months ago

Taking vitamin D supplements 'could slash your chance of a heart attack by a fifth'

Daily Mail

Taking vitamin D in your 60s could reduce the chances of a heart attack by up to a fifth, new research suggests. In this study, 21,315 Australians, aged between 60-84, were given either vitamin D tablets or placebo every month for up to 5 years Researchers then examined hospital data on any major cardiovascular events, including heart attacks, strokes, and …

Do very active people have a higher risk of heart attack?

3 years, 5 months ago

Do very active people have a higher risk of heart attack?

The Independent

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Taking calcium supplements could double risk of dying from cancer

5 years, 11 months ago

Taking calcium supplements could double risk of dying from cancer

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Multivitamins, mineral supplements do not prevent heart problems

6 years, 8 months ago

Multivitamins, mineral supplements do not prevent heart problems

ABP News

Washington D.C., July 11 : Turns out, multivitamins and mineral supplements do not prevent heart attacks, strokes or cardiovascular death. The research team at the American Heart Association meticulously evaluated the 'body of scientific evidence' and they didn't find any clinical benefit of multivitamin and mineral use to prevent heart attacks and other cardiovascular problems. "It has been exceptionally difficult …

Vitamin D may cut heart failure risk after heart attack

7 years ago

Vitamin D may cut heart failure risk after heart attack

New Indian Express

SYDNEY: Besides helping build strong bones and muscles, Vitamin D may also protect heart tissue and prevent heart failure after a heart attack, finds a study conducted on mice. Vitamin D prevents excessive scarring and thickening of heart tissue following a heart attack, which may help reduce the risk of heart failure. For the study, published in the journal Heart …

Taking calcium pills regularly may increase risk of heart attack in elderly women

8 years, 10 months ago

Taking calcium pills regularly may increase risk of heart attack in elderly women

India TV News

London: Elderly women are often advised calcium and vitamin D supplements by doctors to prevent bone fractures. “The moderate effect of calcium and vitamin D supplements on the risk of fractures is not large enough to outweigh the potential increased risk of cardiovascular disease, specifically in women who are at a low risk of bone fracture,” said Lead Study Author …

Pills can increase risk of stomach upsets and heart problems without cutting risk of broken bones

9 years, 5 months ago

Pills can increase risk of stomach upsets and heart problems without cutting risk of broken bones

Daily Mail

Up to five million Britons take calcium supplements regularly Taking calcium supplements might do more harm than good, experts warn today. But a collection of papers published in the British Medical Journal today conclude that increasing calcium intake, either through diet or supplements, does not reduce the risk of broken bones. ‘Our analyses indicate that dietary calcium intake is not …

Calcium supplement heart attack study 'absurd'

14 years, 7 months ago

Calcium supplement heart attack study 'absurd'

ABC

One of Australia's leading health experts has cast doubt on new research suggesting calcium supplements may increase the risk of heart attacks. Professor Nordin says calcium supplements are predominantly recommended for and used by postmenopausal women because their bone loss is due to an increase in bone breakdown, which responds to calcium. In a statement on its website, Osteoporosis Australia …

Calcium supplements linked to increased risk of heart attack

14 years, 7 months ago

Calcium supplements linked to increased risk of heart attack

ABC

New research has cast doubt on whether people should take calcium supplements to ward off the degenerative bone disease osteoporosis. His review found calcium supplements were associated with about a 30 per cent increased risk of heart attack and smaller, non-significant increases in the risk of stroke and mortality. In a statement on their website, it says the weight of …

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Best calcium tablets to help you maintain your bone health in 2025

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Best calcium tablets to help you maintain your bone health in 2025

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Are you struggling with severe bone pain or noticing a decline in your dental health? TrueBasics Advance Calcium may be one of the best calcium tablets as this high-potency supplement comes with Calcium Citrate Malate, Vitamin D3, K2-MK7, Magnesium, Zinc, and ActiCissus. Specifications Flavour Unflavoured Benefits Bone and joint support Reasons to buy 1000mg highly absorbable calcium ActiCissus for better …

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Do excess vitamin D supplements lead to kidney stones? Know risks and prevention strategies

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Do excess vitamin D supplements lead to kidney stones? Know risks and prevention strategies

India TV News

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin and has a range of functions across multiple organ systems. Given its intricate relationship with Calcium dynamics, there has been a widespread debate about the association between Vitamin D and the risk of kidney stones. Let us analyse the scientific evidence behind this notion of Vitamin D supplements leading to kidney stones. How can …

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The vitamin con: Do supplements do anything or are we all being scammed?

2 months, 3 weeks ago

The vitamin con: Do supplements do anything or are we all being scammed?

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$Popular vitamin won’t prevent a fall or fracture in older adults, health panel says. But here’s what can help$

3 months, 1 week ago

Popular vitamin won’t prevent a fall or fracture in older adults, health panel says. But here’s what can help

CNN

CNN — Vitamin D and calcium are essential for overall health, but don’t reduce the risk of falls or fractures in generally healthy older adults, according to a new draft recommendation from the US Preventive Services Task Force. “When we did the 2018 recommendation, we did not have a sufficient number of male participants in the studies of fractures and …

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Women Face Double the Risk of Osteoporosis Compared to Men

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Women Face Double the Risk of Osteoporosis Compared to Men

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Osteoporosis is a condition where bones become weak and brittle, increasing the risk of fractures and other health issues. Women are more prone to osteoporosis due to factors such as menopause, decreased estrogen levels, and increased age. Lifestyle factors, including a balanced diet rich in calcium and vitamin D, regular exercise, and avoiding smoking, can help prevent osteoporosis. Calcium and …

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Kidney cancer drug could slash the risk of repeated heart attacks in a similar way to statins, study suggests

6 months, 3 weeks ago

Kidney cancer drug could slash the risk of repeated heart attacks in a similar way to statins, study suggests

Daily Mail

A common drug used to treat kidney cancer could slash the risk of heart attacks, a study suggests. Cambridge University scientists found the anti-inflammatory medication, aldesleukin, reduced inflammation on a similar level to statins, cutting chances of a repeat attack. The results were so 'striking' that experts say the drug could change clinical practice, becoming a routine part of care …

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High blood pressure, cholesterol major risk factors for aortic stenosis

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High blood pressure, cholesterol major risk factors for aortic stenosis

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: Both men and women in Hyderabad have a high risk score for cardiovascular diseases in Telangana at 20.3% and 8.3%, respectively. Approximately 5-7% of the population in India above 65 years suffer from degenerative Aortic Valve Stenosis and it is observed that high blood pressure and cholesterol play a major role in causing aortic stenosis. Dr. Rajender Kumar Premchand, …

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Hypercalcemia to Bone Loss: 5 potential side effects of too much Vitamin D

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Hypercalcemia to Bone Loss: 5 potential side effects of too much Vitamin D

India TV News

Vitamin D often nicknamed the ‘sunshine vitamin,’ is essential for many bodily functions, including bone health and immune system support. Here are 5 potential side effects of too much vitamin D. Hypercalcemia: One of the most significant risks associated with excessive Vitamin D intake is hypercalcemia, a condition characterised by elevated levels of calcium in the blood. However, too much …

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Overdosing on vitamins? 5 potential side effects to be careful of

1 year, 1 month ago

Overdosing on vitamins? 5 potential side effects to be careful of

India TV News

Vitamins are essential nutrients that our bodies need to function properly. Vitamin Toxicity Taking excessive amounts of certain vitamins can lead to toxicity in the body. Digestive Distress High doses of certain vitamins, particularly water-soluble ones like Vitamin C, can cause digestive upset. Kidney Stones Excessive intake of certain vitamins and minerals, such as Vitamin C and calcium, can increase …

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Debunking Myths And Common Misconceptions About Heart Failure

1 year, 1 month ago

Debunking Myths And Common Misconceptions About Heart Failure

News 18

In the realm of cardiovascular health, debunking common myths about heart failure is imperative for informed awareness. Unraveling the truth behind prevalent myths can pave the way for better understanding, early detection, and proactive management of heart failure, ultimately contributing to improved overall cardiac well-being. Myth 2: Heart failure only affects older adults Fact: While it is true that the …

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Smoking To Alcohol Consumption, 4 Bad Lifestyle Habits That May Lead To Heart Attack

1 year, 3 months ago

Smoking To Alcohol Consumption, 4 Bad Lifestyle Habits That May Lead To Heart Attack

News 18

With increasing cases of heart attacks, people strive to maintain their cardiovascular health. Stress And Unhealthy Lifestyle The cases of heart attack or cardiac arrest are also increasing because of stress and unhealthy lifestyles. According to the American Heart Association, people with stress, anxiety, or depression are prone to heart problems as they start consuming more alcohol or cigarettes which …

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Can over-exercising lead to heart attacks? Key tips to keep your heart safe

1 year, 4 months ago

Can over-exercising lead to heart attacks? Key tips to keep your heart safe

Hindustan Times

In our quest for fitness and well-being, we often hear the phrase "Exercise is good for the heart" but while this is undeniably true, there's a lesser-known side to this story that deserves attention: overexercising can potentially lead to heart attacks. Key tips to keep your heart safe In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Abhijit Borse, Senior Interventional Cardiologist …

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Can your fatty liver give you a heart attack? Here's what experts say

1 year, 7 months ago

Can your fatty liver give you a heart attack? Here's what experts say

Hindustan Times

Fatty liver disease in early stages do not cause serious harm and very often people tend to ignore this condition till it advances to later stages. Liver problems exert a profound influence on cardiovascular health, often culminating in dire consequences like heart attacks. "Liver problems exert a profound influence on cardiovascular health, often culminating in dire consequences like heart attacks. …

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Can stress cause heart attack? Ways to manage stress to safeguard your heart

1 year, 9 months ago

Can stress cause heart attack? Ways to manage stress to safeguard your heart

Hindustan Times

Stress has emerged as one of the major risk factors for heart attack in recent times. Coping with stress in an unhealthy way like skipping meals, over-eating, not taking out time for relaxation or exercise can have an impact on heart health and cause heart attacks. Everything combined leads to increase in plaque formation and if there is a plaque …

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Heart Disease: Know all the risk factors to prevent a heart attack

1 year, 9 months ago

Heart Disease: Know all the risk factors to prevent a heart attack

India TV News

Coronary heart disease is the most common cause of heart attack, which can be life-threatening. Knowing about them and following a lifestyle to keep all these risk factors at bay can prevent you from developing any kind of heart disease or heart attack. High Blood Pressure: High Blood Pressure is the major risk factor for heart disease. This high blood …

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One in four patients who suffered a major heart attack had no known risk factors, Madras Medical College study finds

1 year, 11 months ago

One in four patients who suffered a major heart attack had no known risk factors, Madras Medical College study finds

The Hindu

One in four patients who suffered a major heart attack: ST-elevation myocardial infarction, had no known risk factors such as dyslipidemia, hypertension, diabetes mellitus or smoking. In fact, more women, with no known cardiovascular risk factors suffered heart attacks, compared to men, a study by doctors of the Institute of Cardiology, Madras Medical College has found. The study, ‘Outcomes of …

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The 4 Biggest Early Warning Signs Before A Heart Attack

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Vitamin D and cardiovascular disease; know how is it good for your heart

2 years, 2 months ago

Vitamin D and cardiovascular disease; know how is it good for your heart

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Vitamin D plays many important roles in the body, from strengthening our bones to boosting our immune system to help keep us healthy. The research shows that people with low levels of vitamin D in their bodies have a higher risk for stroke. Unfortunately low levels of vitamin D raise the risk for pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes, recent research …

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Heart health: Common myths busted by doctors about heart diseases

2 years, 4 months ago

Heart health: Common myths busted by doctors about heart diseases

Hindustan Times

Globally, heart disease is number one cause of death and it accounts for 17.9 million deaths each year and just the words heart disease can be scary but there are many myths surrounding this term and it is easy to be fooled by misconceptions. Young people do not to worry about heart disease: Although heart diseases are more common in …

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Does High Blood Pressure Lead To Heart Attack? All You Need To Know

2 years, 4 months ago

Does High Blood Pressure Lead To Heart Attack? All You Need To Know

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People who have hypertension are more likely to develop heart disease and stroke, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. As per CDC, 7 out of 10 people who have their first heart attack and 8 out of 10 people who have their first stroke have high blood pressure. Relation between high blood pressure and heart attack: High …

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Vitamin D toxicity: Excess of supplements is harmful for health, check alarming side-effects

2 years, 5 months ago

Vitamin D toxicity: Excess of supplements is harmful for health, check alarming side-effects

India TV News

Vitamin D toxicity is drastically affecting the lifestyle. If a trend is to be observed, nowadays people take Vitamin D supplements without thinking and they end up taking too much. Published in the June 20 issue of The Journal of the American Medical Association, this research brought out some significant estimations that were important to know about the recent trends …

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World Heart Day: Run, Cardio, Strength - how much is too much?

2 years, 5 months ago

World Heart Day: Run, Cardio, Strength - how much is too much?

Live Mint

How much exercise would be too much exercise for your body? As the World Heart Day approaches on 29 September, we take a look at how much exercise would be too much exercise? Avoid ‘too much, too fast’ while exercising Health experts have recommended that one should not indulge in too much exercise within a short span of time. If …

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Stop Wasting Money on Multivitamins. Science Around Their Health Benefits is Still Fuzzy - News18

2 years, 6 months ago

Stop Wasting Money on Multivitamins. Science Around Their Health Benefits is Still Fuzzy - News18

News 18

‘Multivitamin pills are not a shortcut to better health’ — this is what several doctors across India are telling their patients who insist on prescribing supplements. “Even healthy people ask for such capsules and syrups, assuming that it will give them immunity and maintain health.” No wonder Indians bought over 500 crore pills of Vitamin C, Zinc, and multivitamins to …

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Taking this popular vitamin won’t protect your bones, study finds

2 years, 7 months ago

Taking this popular vitamin won’t protect your bones, study finds

CNN

CNN — Taking a higher dose of vitamin D to protect your bones isn’t necessary if you are a healthy middle-aged or older adult with no existing bone disease or vitamin D deficiency, a new study found. “This is the largest, longest, randomized controlled trial on vitamin D supplementation in the US – 25,871 men and women were enrolled from …

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Can Too Much Vitamin D Create Health Risks? Here's What Experts Have to Say

2 years, 8 months ago

Can Too Much Vitamin D Create Health Risks? Here's What Experts Have to Say

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Vitamin D has been long known for helping our bodies to absorb and retain minerals like calcium and phosphorus, which is crucial for bones. Vitamin D can be obtained from several sources including exposure to sunlight, supplements and certain food items. Apart from natural sources like saline fish, red meat, egg yolk, etc, there are supplements used by people who …

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Is too much of Vitamin D harming your body and what should you keep in mind while taking supplements. Experts answer

2 years, 8 months ago

Is too much of Vitamin D harming your body and what should you keep in mind while taking supplements. Experts answer

Hindustan Times

Vitamin D deficiency is a common problem, especially in urban setups, because we don't get the adequate sunlight required by our bodies. Is too much of Vitamin D harming your body and what should you keep in mind while taking supplements. Talking about the harmful effects of taking the supplement regularly while ignoring prescribed dosages, Priyanka wrote, "Too much Vitamin …

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Ayurveda expert on tips to boost calcium levels naturally

2 years, 11 months ago

Ayurveda expert on tips to boost calcium levels naturally

Hindustan Times

Apart from maintaining bone and teeth health, calcium plays a key role in other body functions such as blood clotting, regulating heart rhythm and healthy nerve functioning. Vitamin D facilitates intestinal absorption of calcium along with phosphate and magnesium ions and in its absence dietary calcium is not absorbed efficiently "Generally, people suffering from thyroid, hair fall, joint pain, metabolic …

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Too much vitamin D can put you at risk of these deadly diseases

3 years, 2 months ago

Too much vitamin D can put you at risk of these deadly diseases

Hindustan Times

While there has been a lot of talk around vitamin D deficiency in Indians and the several health risks it poses from bone diseases to mental health illnesses, overdosing on vitamin D supplements can be disastrous for your health too. Vitamin D helps calcium absorption and bone building in the body Excess of vitamin D in your body can cause …

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World Heart Day 2021: Why hearts of young Indians are vulnerable to cardiovascular diseases

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World Heart Day 2021: Why hearts of young Indians are vulnerable to cardiovascular diseases

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Even at the slightest indication of heart disease, one must reach out to their primary care consultant to stay safe and healthy Until a few years ago heart diseases were common among older people in India. Heart diseases are killing approximately 17 million people in the world, and in India, there million people die each year due to cardiovascular diseases …

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Does Covid-19 increase risk of heart attack? Top doctor lists out warning signs

3 years, 10 months ago

Does Covid-19 increase risk of heart attack? Top doctor lists out warning signs

Hindustan Times

Eminent cardiologist Dr. Naresh Trehan in an exclusive interview to Hindustan Times's Kumkum Chadha spoke on warning signs and preventive steps that heart patients should look at when the second wave of coronavirus disease is infecting people of all age at a rapid pace. Here’s what he said: Eminent cardiologist Dr. Naresh Trehan suggested the people to do de-stressing exercises …

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Heart attacks more likely to be fatal among people with no risk factors, new research finds

4 years ago

Heart attacks more likely to be fatal among people with no risk factors, new research finds

ABC

Jennifer Tucker goes to the gym five times a week and loves eating healthy food. Key points: New research shows heart attacks are more likely to be deadly among people who have no risk factors The study of 60,000 people shows women without key heart attack risk factors are at the highest risk of dying from one The lead author …

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Doctor’s Note: Coronavirus and heart disease

4 years, 11 months ago

Doctor’s Note: Coronavirus and heart disease

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Heart disease puts people at higher risk of complications from COVID-19, but the virus can also trigger heart problems. According to mortality data released by the National Health Commission of China, 35 percent of the patients who died from COVID-19 had a history of high blood pressure and 17 percent had a history of coronary heart disease. There are three …

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These Vitamin overdose effects will make you rethink about taking supplements

5 years, 2 months ago

These Vitamin overdose effects will make you rethink about taking supplements

India TV News

Everyone one of us grew up listening to how important it was to consume the right amount of vitamin. Risk of overtaking Vitamin Vitamins consumed through natural sources like food are very unlikely to cause harm to your body but taking them through supplements can lead to many risks for your body. Side effects of overtaking water-soluble vitamin While water-soluble …

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Calcium and vitamin D supplements not necessary for healthy adults, research finds

5 years, 3 months ago

Calcium and vitamin D supplements not necessary for healthy adults, research finds

ABC

Australians spend more than $2 billion on vitamin and dietary supplements every year — many of which are effectively useless. Key points: Vitamin D and calcium supplements are often recommended to curb osteoporosis risk New review finds the vitamins have little value for people who are not vitamin deficient Calcium supplements may even cause harm, and have no place in …

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Do you even need vitamin and mineral supplements?

5 years, 4 months ago

Do you even need vitamin and mineral supplements?

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Should you, or shouldn’t you pop that vitamin pill, drink that vitamin water, and take the iron and calcium supplements? So should you, or shouldn’t you pop that vitamin pill, drink that vitamin water, and take the iron and calcium supplements? Read on for clarity: Vitamin A Food sources: Animal products like whole milk, meats, fish liver oils and egg …

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Dietary supplements could be doing more harm than good, study suggests

5 years, 8 months ago

Dietary supplements could be doing more harm than good, study suggests

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Lack of vitamin D can cause heart failure in human beings, a new study finds

5 years, 9 months ago

Lack of vitamin D can cause heart failure in human beings, a new study finds

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A daily dose of sunshine, which stimulates the production of Vitamin D in the body, is vital not just for the wellbeing of your bones but may also be good for your heart. For some years, scientists have The new study has shown that vitamin D deficiency alone can lead to heart failure, possibly through insulin resistance. To study if …

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Higher calcium levels may predict heart disease

6 years, 2 months ago

Higher calcium levels may predict heart disease

India TV News

Specks of calcium in the heart's artery walls could signal early risk of cardiovascular disease, particularly in men from South Asian countries, including India, and may help develop treatment methods, researchers say. "The presence and change of coronary artery calcium may be useful for risk prediction in this ethnic population and may better guide the judicious use of statin and …

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Omega 3 and vitamin D fail to protect against heart attacks or cancer in major trial which show supplements a 'waste of time'

6 years, 4 months ago

Omega 3 and vitamin D fail to protect against heart attacks or cancer in major trial which show supplements a 'waste of time'

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Should everyone be taking vitamin D?

6 years, 5 months ago

Should everyone be taking vitamin D?

BBC

Should everyone be taking vitamin D? We know that low vitamin D levels reduce the body’s levels of calcium, which leads to a decrease in bone density and can cause rickets, particularly in babies and children. One study found that low vitamin D was high among people with fatigue and that their symptoms improved after five weeks of vitamin D …

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Vitamin D supplements don’t improve bone health, study finds

6 years, 5 months ago

Vitamin D supplements don’t improve bone health, study finds

CNN

London CNN — Vitamin D supplements do not improve bone mineral density or prevent fractures or falls in adults, finds a large study that advises health professionals to stop recommending the supplements to most patients. “Our meta-analysis finds that vitamin D does not prevent fractures, falls or improve bone mineral density, whether at high or low dose,” lead author Dr. …

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Evidence mounts that vitamins might not do anything for your health

6 years, 9 months ago

Evidence mounts that vitamins might not do anything for your health

Salon

Vitamins are to health as music is to dancing — or at least that is what the multi-billion dollar vitamin and supplement manufacturing industry wants you to think. As many debates are in science and health, there are plenty of varying opinions, but according to a new study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, the most …

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Why we are hooked to vitamin supplements that we don’t need

6 years, 10 months ago

Why we are hooked to vitamin supplements that we don’t need

Hindustan Times

Proponents of science-based medicine are fond of saying that there’s a name for alternative treatments that pass scientific tests: medicine. Now many foods are already fortified with vitamins, and it’s rare for people without unusual health conditions to have vitamin deficiencies, even if they eat a less-than-perfect diet. Studies have shown that vitamin A supplements increased the risk of death …

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