Vitamins and Supplements

Pharmacists explore kratom's potential benefits and risks, emphasizing the need for education on its effects, safety, and patient guidance.

Vitamins D and K work together to enhance bone strength and cardiovascular health, ensuring optimal calcium regulation for overall wellness.

Pharmacists enhance patient care by integrating nutrition counseling, addressing gaps in training, and promoting chronic disease prevention through accessible health support.

The FDA targets 7-hydroxymitragynine, a potent kratom derivative, as a controlled substance due to its opioid-like effects and rising health risks.

AI-driven analysis reveals guarana offers more sustained cognitive stimulation than caffeine, due to additional bioactive compounds and slower caffeine release kinetics.

The supplements were also linked to improvements in pain and disease activity markers.

Micronutrient deficiencies, particularly in vitamins D, B12, and folate, significantly impact chronic pain intensity, suggesting dietary interventions may alleviate symptoms.

CBD use can elevate liver enzymes in 5% to 6% of adults, highlighting the need for monitoring and safe usage practices.

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.

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.