Study casts more doubt on use of high dose vitamin D pills The great avocado disappointmentWhile they contain helpful micronutrients, they don’t help with weight loss as researchers had hoped. Routine vitamin D tests mostly unnecessary Vitamin D testing shouldn’t be part of routine blood tests for asymptomatic individuals, according to a new practice pointer published in the BMJ. Too much of a good thing: Man hospitalized after accidentally overdosing on vitamin D A British man needed to be hospitalized for more than a week after taking 375 times the recommended amount of vitamin D a day. Iron for allergies? Deficiencies in micronutrients, particularly iron, can make the immune system particularly sensitive to allergenic substances. With melatonin supplement use on the rise, experts ask if it should be prescription-only Patients often use melatonin supplements incorrectly, sleep experts say. Kids can cook: New program for children with Type 1 diabetes Led by an award-winning diabetes educator, the pilot project has already signed up more than 50 participants. But food insecurity faced by some of these kids may stir up a few challenges. QUIZ: Test your knowledge of the Mediterranean diet The past year brought in a large catch of new research into the benefits of the Mediterranean diet. How much do you know about the diet's benefits? The evolving role of therapeutic nutrition How pharmacists can support patients using nutrition strategies to manage various diseases KETO QUIZ: What do you know about low-carb diets? With many patients still facing pandemic weight gain, the ketogenic diet is a popular option for weight reduction. But is it the best option? First Previous 15 16 17 18 19 Next Last
