Vitamins, Minerals, Antioxidants and Supplements : 561 Articles

Vitamins and minerals are essential for normal growth, function and health. Scientific evidence suggests that antioxidants - natural compounds in foods - can help ward off heart disease, cancer, cataracts, even Alzheimer's.  Search this section for the latest research about how the nutrients and supplements can help keep you healthy.

Vitamin D supplements may cut breast cancer risk

Toronto researchers are reporting in the American Journal of Clinical…

Study finds majority of Canadians are falling short on vitamin D intake

The largest study of its kind to examine the vitamin D status of…

High levels of vitamin D cut colon cancer risk

A massive study released last week by European researchers has found…

Vitamin D and calcium combo protects against fractures, regardless of age or gender

According to a large study published in the British Medical Journal, a…

Vitamin E may do more harm than good in some people

Study findings from …

Folic acid may reduce colon polyps if you consume alcohol

New research shows folic acid supplements may be helpful for people…

Ginkgo does not stop heart attacks or strokes

The popular herbal supplement ginkgo biloba does not appear to prevent…

Protect your colon with vegetables and fruits

Overweight men and normal weight women may ward off colon…

High dose folic acid may boost cancer risk

Although the fortification of foods with folic acid has been proven to…

B vitamins may not reduce heart attack risk

Taking B vitamins is unlikely to prevent heart attack and stroke in…

Daily vitamin D may drop risk of falls in the elderly

A daily dose of 700 to 1000 international units (IU) of vitamin…

Vitamin D may extend life in older adults

A new study by researchers at the University of Colorado shows vitamin…

Food is better than supplements for heart disease prevention

People who want to stave off heart disease and type 2 diabetes may do…

Many young Canadians are low in vitamin C

As many as one in seven young Canadian adults may be vitamin C…

Antioxidant vitamin takers less likely felled by heart disease

People who take a multivitamin and vitamin E nearly every day for 10…

Omega-3 fatty acids may help treat heart disease

Omega-3 fatty acids found in coldwater fish not only prevent heart…

Vitamin D may not boost calcium absorption in children

Although increased intake of vitamin D may boost calcium absorption in…

Omega-3 may help with weight management

New findings reported in the British Journal of Nutrition indicate…

Fibre may compromise calcium in people with diabetes

High-fibre diets may slightly reduce calcium levels in adults with…

Vegetables and fruits linked to sperm quality

Antioxidants, found mainly in fruits and vegetables, may improve sperm…