Effect of supplementation with selenium on postpartum depression Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Postpartum depression is a common complication of childbirth, and its prevention is an important public-health issue because of its negative effects on mother, infant, and family. The present randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial was conducted to examine the effect of prenatal selenium supplementation on the postpartum […]
Prevalence and predictors of vitamin D deficiency in healthy adults Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Vitamin D deficiency is highly prevalent in high-risk patient populations, but the prevalence among otherwise healthy adults is less well-defined. The goal of this study was to determine the prevalence and predictors of low 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] levels in healthy younger adults. METHODS: […]
Effect of supplementation with selenium on postpartum depression Abstract: A growing body of evidence implicates a derangement of zinc homeostasis in mood disorders. In general, unipolar depression is connected with low blood zinc levels that are increased by effective antidepressant therapy. A placebo-controlled, double-blind pilot study of zinc supplementation in antidepressant therapy was conducted in […]
Effect of supplementation with selenium on postpartum depression Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Postpartum depression is a common complication of childbirth, and its prevention is an important public-health issue because of its negative effects on mother, infant, and family. The present randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial was conducted to examine the effect of prenatal selenium supplementation on the postpartum […]
Prevalence and predictors of vitamin D deficiency in healthy adults Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Vitamin D deficiency is highly prevalent in high-risk patient populations, but the prevalence among otherwise healthy adults is less well-defined. The goal of this study was to determine the prevalence and predictors of low 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] levels in healthy younger adults. METHODS: […]
Correlation of clinical response with homocysteine reduction during therapy with reduced B vitamins in patients with MDD who are positive for MTHFR C677T or A1298C polymorphism Abstract: OBJECTIVE: This study was designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of reduced B vitamins as monotherapy in adults with major depressive disorder (MDD) who were also positive […]
Historical changes in the mineral content of fruits and vegetables Abstract: Implies that a balance of the different essential nutrients is necessary for maintaining health. The eight minerals that are usually analysed are Na, K, Ca, Mg, P, Fe, Cu, Zn. A comparison of the mineral content of 20 fruits and 20 vegetables grown in […]
Effects of vitamin and mineral supplementation on stress, mild psychiatric symptoms, and mood in nonclinical samples Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Biochemical processes in the brain affect mood. Minor dietary inadequacies, which are responsible for a small decline in an enzyme’s efficiency, could cumulatively influence mood states. When diet does not provide an optimal intake of micronutrients, supplementation […]
Efficacy of vitamin D Supplementation in depression in adults Abstract: CONTEXT: Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) investigating the efficacy of vitamin D (Vit D) in depression provided inconsistent results. OBJECTIVE: We aim to summarize the evidence of RCTs to assess the efficacy of oral Vit D supplementation in depression compared to placebo. DATA SOURCES: We searched […]
Multivitamin use and risk of prostate cancer in the national institutes of health Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effects of vitamin-mineral supplement on young males with physical overtraining. METHODS: Two hundred and forty male Chinese field artillery personnel who undertook large scale and endurance military training and were on ordinary Chinese diet were randomized to […]