What to know about magnesium deficiency

Hypomagnesemia refers to low levels of magnesium in the blood, defined as less than 1.8 mg/dl.

What you need to know about hypoproteinemia

A look at hypoproteinemia, a condition resulting in low levels of protein in the blood. Included is detail on diagnosis and choosing proteins.

Children with poor vitamin B12 status early in life struggle more with tasks, recognition and interpreting feelings

Small children with low levels of vitamin B12 had more difficulties solving cognitive tests, such as the ability to do puzzles, recognize letters and interpret other children’s feelings.

Liver cancer risk influenced by blood selenium levels

People who have low levels of the trace mineral selenium in their blood may be up to 10 times more likely to develop liver cancer, a new study finds.

Genetic study suggests causal link between vitamin D deficiency and hypertension

New genetic research provides compelling evidence that low levels of vitamin D have a causal role in the development of high blood pressure (hypertension).

Vitamin D deficiency may predict aggressive prostate cancer

New research has found that men with low levels of vitamin D, particularly African-American men, may be at increased risk of aggressive prostate cancer.

Low Levels Of Vitamin D Linked To Mortality In The Elderly

New research confirms low levels of vitamin D are associated with a larger rate of mortality in older adults. Additionally, the chance of reversing this impact is more likely in African Americans than Caucasians because of increased Vitamin D insufficiency in African Americans…

Racial Differences In Breast Cancer Risk Influenced By Vitamin D

American women of African ancestry are more likely than European Americans to have estrogen receptor (ER) negative breast cancer. There continues to be discussion about the role of low levels of vitamin D in the development of breast cancer for these women…

Low Vitamin D Common In Spine Surgery Patients

A new study indicates that many patients undergoing spine surgery have low levels of vitamin D, which may delay their recovery.

Low Vitamin B12 Levels May Lead To Brain Shrinkage, Cognitive Problems

Older people with low levels of vitamin B12 in their blood may be more likely to lose brain cells and develop problems with their thinking skills, according to a study published in the September 27, 2011, print issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology…

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