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CRN Review Finds Calcium Supplements Not Linked to Heart Risk
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) Foundation, the educational, research and philanthropic arm of CRN, released a review reaffirming that supplemental calcium is not associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease—countering years of confusion fueled by flawed and misinterpreted studies. Calcium supplementation has previously been criticized as a potential link to heart attacks and ...
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[Extra! Extra!] Vitamin D3 Treatment May Prevent Second Heart Attack
A new study from Intermountain Health in Salt Lake City reports that a personalized vitamin D3 treatment plan for patients who have suffered a heart attack can greatly reduce their chances of another one. According to ScienceDaily.com, in a large randomized clinical trial, researchers found that managing patients’ vitamin D levels through a “target-to-treat” approach—where ...
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[Extra! Extra!] Mondays May Be Dangerous to One’s Health
Many individuals dread Monday mornings. In fact, studies have proven that Mondays are the day most likely for someone to experience a serious heart attack.1 Now, new research by the University of Hong Kong has additional light to shed on the topic. A recent study tracking thousands of older adults found that those who dread ...
Too Much Salt Weakens the Immune System
A high-salt diet is not only bad for one’s blood pressure, but also for the immune system. This is the conclusion of a current study under the leadership of the University Hospital Bonn in Germany. Mice fed a high-salt diet were found to suffer from much more severe bacterial infections. Human volunteers who consumed an ...
Study: Vitamin D Does Not Reduce Risk of Heart Attack or Stroke
Past research has suggested individuals with low levels of vitamin D are at higher risk of cardiovascular disease. Now a new study suggests that taking vitamin D supplements will not prevent heart attack or stroke, although it could protect against heart failure in seniors. A research team, led by Dr. John Ford of the Norwich Medical School at ...
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