Dietary supplements like vitamins, minerals, and omega-3 fatty acids may help reducing excessive aggression in children and youth, says a new meta-analysis of 22 studies, including 16 were randomized controlled trials.
A new narrative review discusses the importance of optimising intake of specific trace minerals for the mitigation of anxiety disorders and preservation of mental health.
Vitamin C, D and Zinc were the most widely reported supplements used during COVID, whilst natural/herbal products including ginger and honey were also popular, a new systematic review concludes.
A dietary supplement based on CaAKG (calcium alpha-ketoglutarate) reduced biological age as measured by a DNA test, according to a recently published study.
A nutrient dense plant-based supplement can reduce risk of illness and skin disease during acclimatisation to unfavourable weather conditions, according to a new randomised study of Russian students.
Feeding into the rising demand for transparency in the marketplace, ingredient supplier Cypress Systems has launched a new line of chelated minerals whose specifications the company claims will verify the performance claims associated with the new offerings.
The German Government’s main scientific institution has updated guidance outlining maximum levels of vitamins and minerals in food supplements and fortified foods that are based on recent findings.
The health benefits linked to multivitamins or mineral supplements may just be the placebo effect, according to researchers, who say consumer expectations are driving perceived better health outcomes.
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) makes available guidelines for the food industry that help ensure consumers do not consume harmful levels of vitamins and minerals in food supplements.