Vitamins and Supplements

Vitamin K2 displayed a marked reduction in cramp frequency compared to a placebo.

Low levels of vitamin D was linked with increased obstructive Apnea-Hypopnea Index scores.

Findings highlight the need for health care providers to continue to educate patients on the risk of scurvy, ensuring proper vitamin C intake.

Increasing serum vitamin B12 before and after the onset of pancreatitis reduced the severity of the condition.

The addition of high-dose vitamin D3 to standard treatment did not delay the progression of cancer compared with the standard dose of vitamin D3.

Pharmacists and health care providers can counsel around vitamin D supplements and natural intake to increase a child’s vitamin D consumption.

Vitamin D supplementation improved total cholesterol levels, systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, and all glycemic parameters.

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.