Medscape Medical News David Brzostowicki July 29, 2024 Paxlovid, an antiviral approved last year to treat acute infections of COVID-19, is showing great potential as a new treatment for long COVID and may be the most promising experimental therapy now being studied for treating the condition. New research offers strong evidence that Paxlovid provides significant...
Tag: <span>Vitamin Supplements</span>
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Cystic fibrosis patients can benefit from vitamin supplements, Oregon State research shows
OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY IMAGE: VITAMIN E CREDIT: OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY CORVALLIS, Ore. – Cystic fibrosis patients who supplement their diet with vitamin C can also derive greater benefit from another antioxidant, vitamin E, resulting in a reduction in damaging inflammation, a study led by Oregon State University suggests. The findings, published in the journal Nutrients, are...
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Vitamin supplements and alcohol withdrawal syndrome: What to know
People who live with alcohol use disorder may develop a range of symptoms if they stop drinking suddenly. They may also experience vitamin deficiencies, as alcohol impairs the body’s ability to absorb vitamins and nutrients. People who misuse alcohol can experience a range of symptoms if they abruptly stop drinking. These symptoms can range from...
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Lowering homocysteine with vitamin supplements to treat drug-resistant hypertension
by University of Maine Credit: CC0 Public Domain Using B vitamins to lower homocysteine levels is an effective means of reducing blood pressure and may be especially useful in the management of drug-resistant hypertension, according to researchers at the University of Maine and University of Arkansas. UMaine emeritus professor of psychology Merrill Elias, who also...
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Do vitamin supplements prevent macular degeneration?
There’s evidence vitamins can slow the progression of existing macular degeneration. Vitamin and mineral supplements won’t prevent the development of age-related macular degeneration. But there is some evidence taking supplements containing vitamin C, vitamin E and zinc may slow the progression of age-related macular degeneration in those who already have it. This evidence comes from two major...