Vitamins and Supplements

B-group vitamins may prevent concentration from worsening in those experiencing first episode psychosis.

One in 10 Americans are vitamin deficient. Chewing gum may help.

The researchers examined blood samples from 235 patients who were admitted to the hospital with COVID-19 to measure their vitamin D status.

In 1989, more than 1500 young, healthy people started experiencing mysterious symptoms that included unusual skin rashes, muscle pains, dramatic eosinophilia, and tightening of the skin.

This activity is supported by an educational grant from Nature Made Nutritional Products.

New refining process helps to minimize odor and taste from fish oil supplements.

Iron deposits may be the cause of cognitive decline in those who have high alcohol consumption, which vitamin B1 may help prevent.

COVID-19 pandemic highlights how supplements can help improve the body’s defense system.

Although experts predict continued growth in drug spending, results find those linked to US Pharmacopeia standards lower prices.

With OTC melatonin readily available and its product awareness high among consumers, many pharmacists may be interested in learning more about its safety and efficacy.

Study finds that vitamin C may help improve the quality of life in people over 50 years of age.

New research contradicts previous observational studies on the effect of vitamin D supplements in severe asthma prevention.

Study suggests improving nutrition and boosting the immune system can help achieve an effective disease response.

Vitamin D supplementation shown to have several benefits in early childhood.

More than 10 million adults over age 50 have osteoporosis.

A patient has unexplained symptoms that appear to be severe anxiety.

Pharmacy Times® interviewed Amanda Bowles, the director of the Shopper Science Lab at GSK Consumer Healthcare, on the expansion of coverage eligibility for OTC and menstrual products by health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts this year following the passage of the CARES Act.

The roles of various dietary supplements and nutraceuticals in enhancing skin health and appearance can be observed in the vitamin deficiency diseases that present with dermal manifestations.

Study examines the effect of a low-calorie, plant-based diet combined with vitamin C in helping to kill cancer cells.

Some medications that may not function as intended when used with medical cannabinoids, CBD oil, and medical or recreational marijuana were compiled to further test the effects on prescription drugs.

Furthermore, the investigators noted that choline levels high enough to protect the fetus often require dietary supplementation, which offers a chance for pharmacists to provide counseling.

Vitamin K levels show observational relationship with risk of death in older population.

The study emphasized the population below the poverty line, for whom food insecurities can make vitamin and mineral intake even more challenging.

Magnesium is needed to properly metabolize vitamin D.

New research suggests vitamin D can help prevent colitis in those using immune checkpoint inhibitors.