Vitamins and Supplements

Lara Zakaria, PharmD, introduced the topic of pharmaconutrition, urging pharmacists to integrate food, lifestyle, and gut health into patient care through evidence-based, practical interventions.

Discover how vitamin D supplementation may reduce Autism Spectrum Disorder symptoms and improve overall functioning in children with ASD.

Vitamin C enhances skin health by promoting epidermal cell growth and regeneration, offering a potential solution for aging and thinning skin.

Combining omega-3 supplements with exercise enhances immune response and alleviates tooth infections, offering new insights into managing apical periodontitis.

Vitamin D could offer an alternative option over hard-to-access and burdensome cancer drugs to heighten the response of chemotherapy.

New research highlights vitamin D's potential to slow telomere shortening, suggesting it may combat aging and promote cellular health.

Frank Qian, MD, MPH, discusses the integration of omega-3 fatty acid therapy alongside statins and PCSK9 inhibitors in cardiovascular risk management, highlighting the distinct mechanisms of benefit and lack of significant drug interactions.

Frank Qian, MD, MPH, discusses the clinical indications, dosing strategies, and cardiovascular outcomes data for prescription omega-3 fatty acids, including the ongoing debate about EPA vs EPA-DHA formulations and the implications of recent trial findings.

Health care professionals play a vital role in preventing overdose and ensuring safe use.

A natural aging supplement enhances muscle strength and reduces biological age, promoting healthier aging.

New research reveals that B vitamins and choline may slow glaucoma progression, offering hope for innovative treatments beyond traditional methods.

Research reveals that higher levels of vitamin B12, copper, and manganese during pregnancy lower midlife blood pressure and hypertension risk.

Data indicate potential benefits and risks with nutritional supplement use, highlighting the need for pharmacist counseling.

Rather than turning to vitamin K supplements, individuals should incorporate more vegetables into their diets.

Current recommended levels of vitamin B12 might not be sufficient to protect against neurological decline.

Vitamin E intake, specifically α-tocopherol, may reduce the development of peanut allergies and anaphylaxis in newborns.

As cases rise, experts warn that vitamin A supplementation should not be used as a replacement for vaccination.

By examining the evidence, pharmacists can gain insights into whether these supplements could be integrated into MS treatment regimens to improve patient outcomes.

The study aims to assess how docosahexaenoic acid levels in cerebrospinal fluid relate to both neurodegeneration and cognitive function.

Melatonin supplementation could improve oxidative DNA damage repair capacity among night shift workers.

Phil Vigeant shares benefits and considerations of plant-based protein powders, highlighting the pharmacist's role in recommending quality plant-based protein powders.

Phil Vigeant shares insights on the health benefits of protein supplements and guidance for consumers to identify safe and effective protein powder products.

Pharmacists can recommend vitamin D supplements and vitamin D-rich foods to support healthy pregnancy outcomes.