“Seventy-six percent of U.S. adults—more than 170 million—take dietary supplements.” – CRN 2017 Survey on Dietary Supplements
How zinc affects your heart health
In addition to essential metabolic functions, the level of zinc in the body also affects the heart muscle.
Baby teeth link autism and heavy metals, NIH study suggests
Baby teeth from children with autism contain more toxic lead and less of the essential nutrients zinc and manganese, compared to teeth from children without autism, according to an innovative study funded by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), part of the National Institutes of Health.
Babies exposed to lead and zinc in the womb have drastically higher risk of autism, study finds
- Researchers in New York analyzed the teeth of 16 sets of Swedish twins
- Teeth ‘are like biological hard drives’, show what they were exposed to as a fetus
- The study found lead and zinc drastically increased the risk of autism
Zinc Supplementation May Protect Against Cardiovascular Disease From Diabetes
There is unclear evidence as to whether zinc can be beneficial in terms of protecting heart disease that commonly occurs in diabetes. This study determines that zinc supplementation in the diet of diabetic rats can reduce a host of negative effects on the cardiovascular system.
Nutritional strategies to ease anxiety
According the National Institute of Mental Health, anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States. That’s 40 million adults—18% of the population—who struggle with anxiety. Anxiety and depression often go hand in hand, with about half of those with depression also experiencing anxiety. Leer Más
Foods and Supplements Proven to Help Manage Depression
Editor’s note: This information is provided for informational purposes only. If you think you have Major Depressive Disorder or any other health concern, seek care from a licensed professional in person.
8 Vitamins And Minerals You Need To Feel Less Tired
Whether you realize it or not, the food you eat contains vitamins and minerals that affect your ability to stay energized throughout the day. The following guide will help you understand what these vitamins and minerals are, and how they can help you boost your energy levels. Leer Más
The Common Signs Of Vitamin And Mineral Deficiencies
We always hear about how important it is to eat a wide range of vitamins and minerals, but it’s only until we’re not getting enough do we truly realise the effects. Leer Más
Zinc lozenges help most patients recover earlier from the common cold
Zinc acetate lozenges may reduce the duration of the common cold by nearly 3 days, according to a recent analysis.
Among 199 patients with the common cold who participated in three randomized placebo-controlled trials, the effect of zinc lozenges was not modified by allergy status, smoking, symptom severity, age, sex, or ethnic group.
«One study indicated that zinc lozenges might be more effective for common cold patients with allergies, but we showed that the efficacy is the same for those with and without allergies.
Common cold patients should be encouraged to try zinc acetate lozenges not exceeding 100 mg of elemental zinc per day for treating their colds,» said Dr. Harri Hemila, lead author of the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology analysis.
Link original: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/07/160706114903.htm