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Supplementing children’s diets with fish oil is one of several effective ways to raise a young child’s IQ levels, according to a new report. Source:nutraingredients.com

Men who regularly take Vitamin C supplements are at a higher risk of developing kidney stones, new data suggests. The study published in JAMA Internal Medicine, finds that regular consumption in the form of ascorbic acid, at a typical 1000mg per tablet dose are twice as likely to develop kidney stones as men who do not take any dietary supplements. Source: nutraingredients.com

Researchers have pinpointed the mechanism behind vitamin D3 and Omega-3’s ability to enhance the immune system’s to clear the brain of amyloid plaques that are associated with Alzheimer’s Disease. Source:nutraingredients.com

A high intake of calcium from both foods and supplements is associated with an increased risk of all-cause mortality and death from heart disease in women. A BMJ (British Medical Journal) study argued that the indiscriminate use of calcium supplements ‘should be abandoned’ because the risks of heart attack outweigh any possible benefit from osteoporosis prevention. Source:nutraingredients.com

Omega-3 fatty acids In a Scientific Position statement, the AHA (American Heart Association) recommends “that healthy people get adequate nutrients by eating a variety of foods in moderation, rather than by taking supplements,” making one exception for omega-3 fatty acid supplements. Because fish intake has been associated with decreased risk of heart disease, the AHA advises that patients without documented heart disease eat a variety of fish—preferably omega-3-containing fish, such as salmon, herring and trout—at least twice a week. Patients with documented heart disease are advised to consume about 1 gram of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) + docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) types of omega-3 fatty acids, “preferably from fish, although EPA+DHA supplements could be considered,” after consulting with a physician first. For...