Vitamins and Minerals
What role does nutrition play on vascular dementia?
According to the United Nations the aging population is growing and by 2050 the number of people aged 60 years
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The role of maternal folic acid supplementation on offspring neurodevelopment
Folic acid is a B-vitamin and is well known for its role during early neurodevelopment. It promotes the closure
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When calcium is not equal to bone health
Calcium is traditionally considered the bone-health nutrient. This is because 99% of calcium is contained within the bone, in which
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Omega-3s: “The Triple Threat” or “The Dynamic Duo”?
The popularity of the essential polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acids (O3FA) is on the rise. In 2017, O3FA achieved a spot
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Vitamin D and Cancer Risk – A potential magic bullet?
Vitamin D, also known as cholecalciferol, plays an important role in bone health and muscle strength and is essential for
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Moving toward a holistic model of woman-centered antenatal care
By: Sheela Sinharoy, MPH Sunday began with a symposium titled, Delivering Nutrition Interventions to Women during Pregnancy: Beyond Individual Interventions
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The Folate Fortification Story – How we fixed one problem…but may have created another
By: Mary Scourboutakos Neural tube defects are a type of birth defect—affecting the brain, spine or spinal cord—that result from
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Living the Mediterranean Lifestyle
The Mediterranean Diet is based on the eating patterns in the Mediterranean region and focuses on fruits, vegetables, fish, whole
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Nutrition and Cognitive Outcomes
By Sheela Sinharoy ASN’s Scientific Sessions & Annual Meeting began on Saturday morning with a minisymposium on Nutrition and Cognitive
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