Vitamins and Supplements

Chronic fatigue is a related symptom with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

There is no significant impact on maternal or infant health outcomes when taking an additional iron supplement

Inflammatory conditions such as celiac disease can require care consideration and monitoring to manage iron deficiency

Pharmacists can help caregivers by recommending a healthy balanced diet containing high vitamin D intake and supplementation when needed.

Individuals with Parkinson disease reported a decrease in bacterial genes for biosynthesis of riboflavin (vitamin B2) and biotin (vitamin B7).

Pharmacists play an important role in managing patients with this complex condition.

Following a healthy, vitamin rich diet with less sugar was connected to a lower epigenetic age.

An overview of acid reflux and gastroesophageal reflux disease, over-the-counter options, long-term effects of proton pump inhibitors, lifestyle recommendations, and when to refer patients.

Patients with MDD may also seek complementary or alternative therapies in the form of dietary supplements which might be perceived by patients to be natural and safer than medicinal agents.

Individuals who consumed 100 grams of carrots displayed an increase in carotenoid scores by 10.8%.

Vitamin C can improve levels of Nonheme Ferrous Fumarate or Ferrous Sulfate in the body

Individuals that followed the Mediterranean diet with EPA-DHA supplements displayed an increase in omega-3 levels which improved clinical appearance.

Confusing product labeling and conflicting data can create challenges for patients.

In a meta-analysis, high-dose eicosatetraenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid had the highest efficacy and lowest dropout rate among pharmacological interventions for migraine.

The United States Pharmacopeia (USP) offers the industry’s most comprehensive auditing and testing program for dietary supplements with its USP Verified Mark.

Daily multivitamin users were associated with a 4% higher mortality risk compared to nonusers.

Vitamin D could mitigate negative impacts on neurobehavior and weight gain caused by consumption of monosodium glutamate (MSG).

Compared to placebo, nicotinamide riboside significantly improved the 6-minute walking capabilities in patients with decreased endurance and muscle function due to peripheral artery disease.

Pharmacists Can Help Patients Select Probiotic Products and Advise Them on When to Seek Further Care.

Ambient-UVB radiation could improve 25(OH)D prediction in the future, improving widespread vitamin D deficiencies among non-White individuals.

As patients take more proactive roles in their health, they may feel too intimidated to discuss herbal medicinal use with their providers or may be unaware of potential interactions with their drug therapies.

Endocrine Society Guidelines suggest adults 75 years and older should take the recommended daily dose of vitamin D and are unlikely to benefit from more.

Promises of sexual improvement may ensnare unsuspecting patients with potentially dangerous adverse effects from untested OTC remedies.

Researchers aimed to explore impacts of omega-3 fatty acids on children’s behavior, mood, and sleep.

Early signs and symptoms can be vague and are often overlooked

Study investigators also found that dietary modifications were not associated in improving risks of certain chronic diseases and cancers.

With the current social media trend of the “Sleepy-Girl Mocktail” claiming to provide quality sleep, is this trend fact or faux as a quality sleep aid?

Pharmacists can get involved by counseling patients on when to halt use of supplements, as well as proper use and selection of products.

Vitamin D deficiency (VDD) is an important factor in the pathogens of schizophrenia.

Retinoic acid, an active form of vitamin A, is crucial for the stem cells to depart lineage plasticity which get separated into hair cells or epidermal cells in vitro.