Vitamin E deficiency could damage brain

In a study involving zebrafish, scientists believe they have identified how vitamin E deficiency disrupts the movement of important nutrients to the brain.

Older women with invasive breast cancer afforded some protection by multivitamins and minerals

Findings from a study involving thousands of postmenopausal women suggest that women who develop invasive breast cancer may benefit from taking supplements containing both multivitamins and minerals…

Certain fruits, but not juices, decrease diabetes risk

A large cohort study involving researchers from the US, UK and SIngapore, which focused on individual fruit consumption and risk of diabetes, reveals that certain fruits – but not juices – may reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes in adults…

Lower Vitamin D Levels, Genetic Variants And Familial Longevity

Low levels of vitamin D may be associated with longevity, according to a study involving middle-aged children of people in their 90s published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal)…