In March 2019 researchers from Saudi Arabia and the USA published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the role of vitamins and minerals in hair loss. A … Read more
Adults genetically at risk of developing hypertension who take vitamin B2 (riboflavin) supplementation may reduce their systolic blood pressure by up to 13 mmHg, which could be clinically important seeing that a 10 mmHg reduction in systolic blood pressure is estimated to decrease the risk of stroke by 40%
In April 2020 researchers from the UK published their review to assess the association between nutrition and risk of hypertension. Hypertension contributes to over 9 million deaths per annum, mainly … Read more
Supplementing the diet with a combination of multiple immune-supporting nutrients, including vitamins A, E, B6 and B12, folate, iron, copper and selenium but especially vitamins C and D and zinc, may improve immune function and reduce the risk of infection
In January 2020 researchers from the USA and Switzerland published their review on nutrients and the immune system. It has been established that multiple nutrients, including vitamins A, D, C, … Read more
A higher intake of folate and vitamin B6 appears to be associated with a lower risk of coronary heart disease
In November 2018 researchers from Iran published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the association between folate, vitamin B6 and vitamin B12 intake and risk of coronary … Read more
Dietary vitamins B1, B3, B6 and B9 appear to decrease the risk of oesophageal cancer, whilst vitamin B12 potentially appears to increase the risk
In November 2018 researchers from China published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the association between dietary vitamin B intake and the risk of oesophageal cancer. A … Read more
The Early Nutrition Project have published updated recommendations for optimized nutrition before and during pregnancy, during breastfeeding, infancy and toddlerhood which should contribute to the prevention of obesity and associated non-communicable diseases
In February 2019 researchers from Germany, UK, Poland, The Netherlands and Australia who were part of the The Early Nutrition Project published their review of the medical scientific literature and … Read more
Evidence is currently insufficient to recommend any over-the-counter supplement to reduce the risk of cognitive impairment
In January 2018 researchers from the USA published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effect of over-the-counter supplements on cognitive decline, mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer-type … Read more
Cauliflower
Cauliflower, referred to as cauli-fiori in Italy. The heads can be white, orange (caused by beta-carotene), green (see broccoli Romanesco), and purple (caused by anthocyanins).
Rich source of vitamin C … Read more
Brussels sprouts
Rich source of vitamin C and K with more moderate amounts of vitamin B (such as folate and B6), iron, and manganese.
Brussels sprouts also contain sulforaphane. However, boiling reduces … Read more
Rapini
Rapini, also referred to as broccoli raab, broccoli rabe, rapi, turnip tops, friarielli, broccoli friarelli, broccoletti, broccoli di rape, cima di rapa and grelos.
Rich source of vitamin K and … Read more
Broccoli
Broccoli, also referred to as calebrese.
Rich source of vitamin C and vitamin K and moderate amounts of several B vitamins and manganese. Also contains the carotenoids, lutein and zeaxanthin.… Read more
Researchers call for public awareness campaign on the importance of micronutrients
In June 2018 researchers from Italy published the results of their study to assess whether individuals had an intake of micronutrients which was in accordance with the recommended guidelines of … Read more