Ophthalmology <\/i><\/a>showed a decreased risk of developing cataracts for men
\ntaking a multivitamin. The study consisted of 14,641 U.S. male doctors. It compared
\nthe half who took a multivitamin, vitamin C, vitamin E, and beta carotene
\nsupplements to those that took a placebo every day. The study was from 1997 to
\n2011. <\/p>\nAccording to the
\nHuffington Post:<\/i><\/p>\n
Researchers
\nnoted that the seemingly disparate findings between the new study and past
\nresearch — since the new study showed a statistically insignificant increased
\nrisk of age-related macular degeneration, while the past research showed a
\ndecreased risk of the condition with taking vitamins — are likely due to the
\nfact that the studies used different supplements with different dosing and
\nobjectives.<\/i><\/p>\n
Chan, A. Daily Multivitamin Use Linked With Lower
\nCataract Risk For Men. Huffington Post. February 22, 2014.<\/p>\n
Studies
\nDo Show Vitamin C and Iron Can Reduce Stroke Risk<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n
According to Dr. Mercola’s report, 80% of stroke can be
\nprevented through diet and lifestyle changes. He reported the findings in
\nvarious research studies link vitamin C deficiency, iron deficiency (in those
\nwith hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia), and low vitamin D exposure from
\nsun to increased stroke risk. <\/p>\n
Mercola, J. How Vitamin C and Iron Can Help Reduce Your
\nRisk of Stroke. mercola.com. February 24, 2014.<\/p>\n
Vitamin
\nE May Help with Alzheimer’s Disease<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n
Previous trials with Vitamin E haven’t been promising
\nfor reducing severe Alzheimer’s. However, a new randomized, double-blind,
\nparallel-group, placebo controlled study aimed to look at the impact of vitamin
\nE on mild to moderate cognitive impairment. It compared 613 mostly male subjects
\nalready on a cholinesterase inhibitor to those who took memantine, memantine
\nand vitamin E, or placebo. Of the 60% who completed the trial, only the vitamin
\nE group showed a significant slower decline, equaling about 6 months.<\/p>\n
Josephson, SA. High-Dose Vitamin E Modestly Effective
\nfor Alzheimer’s Disease. Medscape.com. AccessMedicine from McGraw-Hill.<\/p>\n
Vitamin
\nD Levels and Autism<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n
Dr. Amen discussed a new study that demonstrated the
\nrole of the hormone, vitamin D, on brain health. In his early March blog, he
\nwrote:<\/p>\n
This
\nnew study shows that vitamin D, which is actually a hormone, activates a
\ngenetic sequence that converts the essential amino acid tryptophan into
\nserotonin in the brain. The researchers
\nalso saw evidence that vitamin D inhibits a separate genetic sequence that
\nhalts the production of serotonin in the brain and gut.<\/i><\/p>\n
Amen, D. Low Vitamin D May Slow Serotonin Production
\nand Encourage Autism, Study Finds. AmenClinics.com. March 6, 2014.<\/p>\n
Original Source: Patrick RP1, Ames BN. Vitamin D
\nhormone regulates serotonin synthesis. Part 1: relevance for autism. FASEB J.
\n2014 Feb 20. PMID: 24558199<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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