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Healthy Adults Don’t Need Vitamin D Supplements, Study Shows
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Healthy Adults Don’t Need Vitamin D Supplements, Study Shows

A new study published in the Lancet finds that most adults saw limited health improvements after taking vitamin D supplements. The study found that these supplements failed to significantly reduce the chance of disease or fractures. The study, which was carried out by a University of Auckland research team, involved the analysis of more than […]

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Iron Deficiency Linked to Behavioral Issues
By Jim Greene Children

Iron Deficiency Linked to Behavioral Issues

According to researchers from Umea University in Sweden, iron deficiency in infancy may be a direct cause of behavioral problems in later childhood. U.S. medical professionals already recommend extra iron at four to six months via iron supplements if the mother is breastfeeding or via formula. However, scientists are now recommending iron supplements for low-weight […]

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Study: Iron Supplements May Ward Off Behavioral Issues in Kids
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Study: Iron Supplements May Ward Off Behavioral Issues in Kids

Iron supplements have often been used to help premature babies catch up after experiencing a deficiency due to pre-term labor but researchers are urging doctors and health experts to also focus on babies that are born just shy of a normal weight as they may experience the same health issues if not treated properly right […]

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