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Can vitamins help protect against COVID-19?
The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered a flurry of research aimed at understanding what, if any, protective benefit vitamins and supplements may provide, according to news reports. In a December 1, 2020 Elemental article, Walter Willett, professor of epidemiology…
Choline
Choline is an essential nutrient that is naturally present in certain foods and available as a supplement. The body can also produce small amounts on its own in the liver, but not enough to meet daily needs. Choline…
Pantothenic Acid – Vitamin B5
Vitamin B5, or pantothenic acid, is naturally present in foods, added to foods, and available as a supplement. It is used to make coenzyme A (CoA), a chemical compound that helps enzymes to build and break down fatty…
Riboflavin – Vitamin B2
Vitamin B2, or riboflavin, is naturally present in foods, added to foods, and available as a supplement. Bacteria in the gut can produce small amounts of riboflavin, but not enough to meet dietary needs. Riboflavin is a key…
Muscle-building supplements can be harmful for teenage boys
While muscle-building supplements are legal, they may not be safe for boys to use, say experts.
What does air pollution have to do with Covid-19?
In the COVID-19 crisis, polluted air only increases the risk of death.
Fiber has benefits beyond gut health
Consuming between 22 and 34 grams of fiber a day can help keep the gut healthy, and it also has been linked to a number of other health benefits.
Potentially harmful weight loss supplements easily purchased by kids
Weight loss supplements containing potentially harmful ingredients are easily purchased in stores by children.
Too many vitamins may be risky for health
Taking doses of vitamins that far exceed recommended daily allowances can be hazardous for health, experts say. An article in the September 2019 issue of Scientific American listed several studies that have found associations between high doses of…
Rising dietary supplement use in kids sparks safety concerns
Little is known about dietary supplements’ potential benefits for children, or their possible harms.