vitamin C

Benefits from food fortification, yet global nutrient gaps persist

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Fortifying staple foods can dramatically reduce global nutrient deficiencies at minimal cost, but gaps persist, and the risk of excess intake underscores the need for smarter, more balanced nutrition strategies.  Study: Impact of large-scale food fortification programmes on micronutrient inadequacies and their implementation costs: a modelling analysis. Image credit: udra11/Shutterstock.com Expanded guideline-based food fortification programs … Read more

Alcohol intake linked to lower micronutrient intake in men with type 2 diabetes

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A large cross-sectional study of Japanese adults with type 2 diabetes reveals that alcohol intake may shape dietary patterns and micronutrient intake differently across age and sex groups, with younger men showing the most pronounced nutritional deficits. Association Between Alcoholic Beverage Consumption and Micronutrient Intake in Type 2 Diabetes Outpatients: A Cross-Sectional Analysis by Sex … Read more

Eating more plant-based foods may lower breast cancer risk, major international study indicates

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Large international cohort data suggest plant-forward eating patterns and certain micronutrients may be linked to lower breast cancer risk and improved survival, highlighting diet as a potentially modifiable factor worth further investigation. Study: Plant-based dietary patterns, micronutrient status and breast cancer outcomes: a joint analysis of UK Biobank and Chinese longitudinal healthy longevity survey. Image … Read more

Botanic Healthcare’s Lipomac offers superior vitamin C bioavailability

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New clinical data demonstrate the bioavailability of Botanic Healthcare’s Lipomac, a clinically engineered liposomal vitamin C developed with the company’s patented technology. The company states these findings demonstrate its liposomal vitamin C is an effective strategy for overcoming the “inherent absorption limitations” associated with conventional formulations. The India-based supplier highlights that conventional vitamin C is … Read more

More β-carotene in diet reduces psychosomatic symptoms in youth

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Swedish researchers reveal that adolescents with higher β-carotene intake, reflecting more fruits and vegetables, experience less anxiety and better quality of life, highlighting the role of diet in youth mental health. Image Credit: Irenaadl / Shutterstock Researchers at the Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences, together with Uppsala University and Karolinska Institutet, conducted a cross-sectional study … Read more

‘100% you can escape it’: Kangana Ranaut suggests home remedy to prevent catching a cold; we ask experts to weigh in | Health News

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Cranking up the air conditioner on summer afternoons might seem like the only respite from unbearable heat, but walking in and out of temperature-controlled rooms can often result in a horrid cold, which can take days to heal. But Kangana Ranaut seems to have a solution. In a recent conversation with Mamaraazzi, the Fashion actor … Read more

Vitamin C from fresh foods helps lower heart disease risk in type 2 diabetes

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A new study reveals that vitamin C from fresh produce—not supplements—may help protect people with type 2 diabetes from heart disease, reshaping how we think about diet and chronic illness prevention. Study: Association of low vitamin C concentrations and low consumption of fresh fruit and vegetables with cardiovascular disease in type 2 diabetes. Image Credit: Evan … Read more

Strawberries enhance brain speed and heart health, but cognitive benefits remain unclear

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Want to sharpen your mind and lower blood pressure? Study reveals how a daily strawberry habit could help—but there’s a catch. Study: Strawberries modestly improve cognition and cardiovascular health in older adults. Image Credit: Pixel-Shot / Shutterstock In a recent study published in the journal Nutrition, Metabolism, and Cardiovascular Diseases, researchers investigated whether strawberries improve cardiovascular health … Read more

Vitamin Patches Market Report 2025-2030, with Profiles of

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Dublin, March 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Vitamin Patches Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report by Product (Vitamin D Patches, Vitamin C Patches), Type (OTC and Prescribed), Application, Distribution Channel, and Region with Growth Forecasts, 2025-2030” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The Vitamin Patches Market was valued at USD 206.75 million … Read more

Study shows how autism-linked picky eating causes serious vitamin deficiencies

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Hidden risks in plain sight: New research reveals how children with autism can suffer life-altering vitamin deficiencies despite appearing healthy, urging a rethink of routine nutritional screening. Review: The Increasing Prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder in the U.S. and Its Implications for Pediatric Micronutrient Status: A Narrative Review of Case Reports and Series. Image Credit: Marko … Read more