Micronutrient

Should everyone take a daily multivitamin? A Harvard medical editor says yes.

12-Apr-2024 By Claudia Adrien

In response to convincing evidence published earlier this year, the chief medical editor at Harvard Health Publishing says he now recommends daily multivitamin mineral (MVM) supplementation for the population at-large.

Antioxidant supplement improves sperm quality and pregnancy outcomes, research suggests

02-Nov-2023 By Olivia Haslam

Supplementing men with a combination of micronutrients and L-Carnitine shows promise in improving sperm motility and pregnancy outcomes, a new study concludes.

Study supports multivitamin use in healthy older men, stresses micronutrient status

13-Jun-2023 By Asia Sherman

A study from researchers at Oregon State University is the latest to support the potential health benefits of multivitamin supplementation in older adults and presents micronutrient biomarkers as fundamental to future research.

Lancet study highlights 'shocking' malnutrition findings

01-Dec-2022 By Nikki Hancocks

IADSA is highlighting the 'shocking' findings of a scientific review exposing the true extent of global malnutrition and an 'urgent' need for action.

Micronutrient supplementation during pregnancy may reduce birth complications

17-May-2022 By Will Chu

A diet that includes iron, folic acid and vitamin supplementation in pregnancy can reduce complications at birth, according to US scientists.

Study shows humans innately base food choices on specific micronutrients

05-May-2022 By Danielle Masterson

New research suggests humans are more sophisticated in their food choices than previously thought, and have "nutritional wisdom," whereby foods are selected in part to meet vitamin and mineral needs.

Micronutrient changes in processed foods a factor in kidney and gut complications, suggests expert

06-Apr-2021 By Will Chu

Changes to micronutrients and polyunsaturated fatty acids in heat-treated processed foods could play a role in increasing the risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and changes to the gut environment.

Analysis calls attention to importance of gut function

30-Mar-2020 By Danielle Masterson

There is a growing appreciation for the gut microbiome, which has been linked to impacting everything from metabolism to hormones to mental health.

Consistent multivitamin use positively associated with adequate intake of micronutrients: Study

17-Dec-2019 By Danielle Masterson

Multivitamins are the most commonly consumed dietary supplement in the United States and worldwide. With micronutrient insufficiency being more common in middle-aged to older adults, and multivitamin use has been shown to improve status in this population.

Scientists at MIT develop new technology to combat malnutrition

15-Nov-2019 By Danielle Masterson

A new way of encapsulating micronutrients could be the key to a healthier world.

Editor's Spotlight: Q&A at Nutrition 2019, Baltimore, June 8-11

Micronutrient Forum executive director talks about group's activities to combat global micronutrient deficiencies

26-Jun-2019 By Adi Menayang

To accomplish its goal of reducing micronutrient deficiencies around the world, the 13-year-old Micronutrient Forum recently went through a revamp. We caught up with its first ever executive director, Dr Saskia Osendarp, at the Nutrition 2019 meeting...

Notes from Nutrition 2018 in Boston

Does the micronutrient disparity in the US deserve more attention?

13-Jun-2018 By Adi Menayang

From a list of about a dozen shortfall nutrients, US government health agencies recognize only a handful as a public health concern. Some researchers and trade groups argue that this shouldn’t be the case.