Clinical Severity Lower With Vitamin D Sufficiency in COVID-19
Of patients aged ≥40 who died, 9.7% were vitamin D-sufficient versus 20 percent with 25(OH)D <30ng/mL
Nutrition
EPA, DHA Supplementation Linked to Reduced Risk for MI, CHD
Significant reductions in risk seen for MI, fatal MI, and coronary heart disease events and mortality
Vitamin C Positively Linked to Skeletal Muscle Mass Measures
Positive links seen for dietary and circulating vitamin C with muscle mass in middle- and older-aged adults.
Guideline Updated for Nutrition in Chronic Kidney Disease
Updated guidelines expanded to include patients with stage 1 to 5 CKD, those with kidney transplant.
Vitamin D/Calcium Reduces Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
Annual recurrence rate reduced with vitamin D, calcium supplementation versus observation.
Vitamin D3 Does Not Reduce Depression Incidence, Recurrence
Incidence and recurrence of depression, change in mood scores did not differ from placebo for adults ≥50.
Complementary, Alternative Medicine Use Increasing for MS
Ninefold increase observed in likelihood of patients speaking to their neurologist about CAM use.
Vitamin D May Cut Colitis Risk for Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors
Odds of developing ICI colitis significantly reduced with vitamin D use in patients with melanoma
Daily Coffee May Lower Risk for Developing Arrhythmia
Each additional cup tied to further decrease in arrhythmia risk.
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast Episode 36
This pod covers important news regarding hydroxychloroquine; The efficacy of dietary supplements as a means to manage or prevent COVID-19; The first non-hormonal contraceptive gel approved by the FDA; And an expanded approval for dupilumab.
