Nutrition

Small CV Impact Seen When Replacing Salt With Low-Sodium Salt Substitute

Publish Date August 30, 2022

The small effects of LSSS versus regular salt on cardiovascular health in adults may be important when implemented at the population level

Vitamin D Supplementation May Reduce Tertiary Hyperparathyroidism in KTRs

Publish Date August 15, 2022

Coronary calcification developed with poorly controlled tertiary hyperparathyroidism and elevated iFGF23 levels after transplantation, the investigators reported.

Vitamin D Supplement Does Not Reduce Fracture Risk in Older Adults

Publish Date August 8, 2022

Among adults not selected for vitamin D deficiency, low bone mass, or osteoporosis, no effect seen on total, nonvertebral, or hip fracture risk

Mediterranean Diet Tied to Frailty Prevention

Publish Date July 29, 2022

Higher total carotenoid intake also associated with frailty prevention

Healthy Lifestyle Cuts Prostate Cancer Mortality Among High-Risk Men

Publish Date July 26, 2022

Lifestyle factors not tied to overall diagnosis of prostate cancer

Modified Chinese Food Diet Lowers High Blood Pressure

Publish Date July 13, 2022

Study of adults in China showed mean incremental cost-effectiveness ratio of $0.06 per day per 1 mm Hg reduction in systolic BP

USPSTF Recommends Against Vitamin E, Beta-Carotene Use for CVD and Cancer Prevention

Publish Date June 29, 2022

The USPSTF reviewed 17459 unique citations and 379 full-text articles to assess the benefits and harms of vitamin and mineral supplementation in healthy adults.

Higher Dairy Intake May Up Risk for Prostate Cancer

Publish Date June 27, 2022

However, association does not hold for nondairy calcium intake

Ultra-Processed Foods May Up CKD Risk

Publish Date June 23, 2022

Sugar-sweetened beverages are a frequently consumed ultra-processed food group.

Frequent Nut Consumption Linked With Lower CKD Risk

Publish Date June 23, 2022

Nutritional therapy is an essential part of CKD management.