Prenatal Fish Oil, High-Dose Vitamin D Cuts Croup Risk in Offspring
Risk reduced for croup before age of three years
Vitamins/minerals/supplements
Neither Vitamin D Nor Omega-3 Affect Frailty Among Seniors
No effect seen on mean frailty scores over time or rate of change in mean frailty score with supplementation
Vitamin D Supplements, Cod Liver Oil Do Not Reduce COVID-19 Risk
Two studies show no significant difference in risk for COVID-19 or in four coprimary end points, including SARS-CoV-2, serious COVID-19
Vitamin D Supplementation May Aid New-Onset Pediatric T1DM
A serum 25(OH)D target of 30 to 60 ng/mL is safe, effective, and recommended for children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes
Supplement Manufacturers Often Ignore FDA Warning Letters
Twenty-nine percent of products targeted in FDA warning letters remained available for purchase online at a mean of six years later
Vitamin D Supplement Does Not Reduce Fracture Risk in Older Adults
Among adults not selected for vitamin D deficiency, low bone mass, or osteoporosis, no effect seen on total, nonvertebral, or hip fracture risk
USPSTF Recommends Against Vitamin E, Beta-Carotene Use for CVD and Cancer Prevention
The USPSTF reviewed 17459 unique citations and 379 full-text articles to assess the benefits and harms of vitamin and mineral supplementation in healthy adults.
Pediatric Melatonin Ingestions Increased During the Past Decade
Melatonin is a widely available over-the-counter dietary supplement used as a sleep aid for both adults and children.
Calcium Supplements, Mortality Tied in Seniors With Aortic Stenosis
Supplemental calcium with or without vitamin D linked to increased all-cause and cardiovascular mortality, aortic valve replacement
Half of Parents Report Giving Their Child Supplements Regularly
Similar proportion of parents report a problem with their child’s diet
