In this article, the authors explore the breadth and depth of published research linking dietary vitamins and minerals (micronutrients) to mood. Since the 1920s, there have been many studies on individual vitamins (especially B vitamins and Vitamins C, D, and E), minerals (calcium, chromium, iron, magnesium, zinc, and selenium), and vitamin-like compounds (choline). Recent investigations with m...

Objectives Alcohol consumption induces oxidative stress on bone, which in turn increases the risk of osteoporosis. This study determined the effects of vitamin E on bone strength and bone mineral content in alcohol-induced osteoporotic rats. Materials and Methods Three months old Sprague Dawley male rats were randomly divided into 5 groups: (I) control group; (II) alcohol (3g/kg) + normal sal...

OBJECTIVE Chronic kidney disease-mineral and bone disorders (CKD-MBDs) are a spectrum of abnormalities involving skeletal hormones, minerals, and bone turnover and mineralization. This paper focuses on what the endocrinologist should know about the assessment and management of skeletal and metabolic disorders in CKD-MBDs. METHODS Relevant literature was reviewed to (1) define disturbances of ...

The present study presents effect the diet of broilers exposed to heat stress, which the diet was added vitamin E on serum glucose, total protein, triglyseride, total cholesterol, high density lipoproteins (HDL), low density lipoproteins (LDL), very low density lipoproteins (VLDL), hydrocarbon (HC), triacylglycerol (TAG), diacylglycerol (DAG), non-ester fatty acid (NEFA), polar lipids (PL) with...

The relationship ofdietary intake of nutrients assessed by 24-h recalls and supplementary intake ofselected minerals and vitamins to the bone mineral content (BMC) ofthe radius, ulna, and Os calcis measured by the photon absorption technique was cross-sectionally studied in a sample ofelderly Japanese residents (1208 men and 912 women) in Hawaii. Dietary intakes of milk, calcium, and vitamin D ...

BACKGROUND As many women experiencing symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) seek relief from natural products (NP), health care providers should have quality information available to aid women in making evidence-based decisions regarding use of these products. OBJECTIVE To identify herbs, vitamins and minerals advocated for the treatment of PMS and/or PMDD and to systematically review evide...

BACKGROUND Experimental models and observational studies suggest that vitamin E supplementation may prevent cardiovascular disease and cancer. However, several trials of high-dosage vitamin E supplementation showed non-statistically significant increases in total mortality. PURPOSE To perform a meta-analysis of the dose-response relationship between vitamin E supplementation and total mortali...

In this study, we compared qualities and physiochemical traits of meat from Berkshire (black color) pigs with those of meat from 3-way Landrace (white color) × Yorkshire (white color) × Duroc (red color) crossbred pigs (LYD). Meat quality characteristics, including pH, color, drip loss, cooking loss, and free amino acid, fatty acid, vitamin, and mineral contents of longissimus dorsi muscles, we...