Scurvy is largely a historical disease but there are signs it's making a comeback
Scurvy is often considered a historical ailment, conjuring images of sailors on long sea voyages suffering from a lack of fresh fruit and vegetables.
Oct 23, 2024
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Organic Chemicals: News and Research on Sugar Acids
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Scurvy may be re-emerging amid cost of living crisis and rise of weight loss surgery
The scourge of scurvy, which is caused by vitamin C deficiency, may be re-emerging amid the cost of living crisis and the rise in weight loss (bariatric) surgery, suggest doctors in the journal BMJ Case Reports after treating ...
Oct 22, 2024
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Socially isolated seniors at risk of nutrient deficiencies, study finds
Older adults in the UK who are socially isolated are more likely to have an insufficient intake of key micronutrients such as vitamin C and vitamin B6, increasing their risk of health problems, according to a new study led ...
Oct 16, 2024
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Researchers pioneer novel method to enhance effectiveness of MSC therapy for cartilage repair
Researchers have developed a novel method to enhance the ability of mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) to generate cartilage tissue by adding ascorbic acid (AA) during MSC expansion.
Oct 15, 2024
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1999 to 2018 saw decrease in intake of vitamin A, vitamin C, iron in women
From 1999 to 2018, there was a decrease in vitamin A, vitamin C, and iron intake among pregnant and nonpregnant women, according to a study published online Oct. 10 in JAMA Network Open.
Oct 11, 2024
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Fighting viruses with nutrition
According to a 2020 article in Nutrition Reviews, certain components in our diet "contribute substantially to a robust immune system." And many of these substances work in unison to enhance the body's ability to resist infections ...
Oct 4, 2024
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Nutrition experts outline the benefits of raw versus cooked vegetables
Vegetables are an excellent source of vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals, and fiber, and health-conscious consumers naturally want to know how to get the most nutritional impact from these powerful foods.
Oct 1, 2024
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Dietary vitamin E may be protective against atopic dermatitis
Dietary intake of vitamin E may potentially lower the risk for atopic dermatitis, according to a study published online Aug. 9 in Skin Research & Technology.
Aug 30, 2024
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How and why did half-time oranges in junior sports become a tradition?
Eating oranges at half-time has been a popular and long-standing tradition at junior sports in countries such as Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Aug 25, 2024
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Feeling judged by your doctor? You might be right
When an individual visits their doctor, they aren't supposed to keep secrets. Unless patients are forthcoming about their symptoms, behaviors, and health-related beliefs, it's hard for health care professionals to effectively ...
Aug 2, 2024
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