Vitamin deficiency disorder

This study tests whether specialized bariatric supplements (Elan Believe, Compass, Supreme) prevent vitamin and mineral deficiencies after weight-loss surgery better than standard over-the-counter multivitamins. Over 600 adults undergoing sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, or on…

This study looked at whether taking creatine supplements can improve physical performance and body composition in people who follow a vegan diet. Twenty healthy, active vegans took either creatine or a placebo for four weeks while eating a vegan diet. Researchers measured sprint …

This study tested whether taking vitamin D every day could reduce lung complications in children and teens with sickle cell disease. Lung problems like infections, asthma attacks, and acute chest syndrome are major causes of illness and death in this condition. Researchers gave d…

This study looked at how different levels of calorie shortage affect protein use in the body and how the body burns carbs during exercise. Thirty healthy adults followed a controlled diet and exercise plan. Researchers measured muscle protein and fuel use to understand how the bo…

This study tested a new scoring system called BARSCORE to predict how much vitamin, mineral, and protein supplementation patients need after bariatric surgery. Researchers analyzed data from over 4,500 patients who had surgery between 2015 and 2021. The goal was to create a simpl…

This study followed 1,500 women in higher-income countries who chose to take multivitamins or folic acid before or during pregnancy. Researchers tracked pregnancy outcomes like full-term birth, anemia, preeclampsia, and baby birth weight. The goal is to gather real-world data on …