Mostly male, post heart attack (MI) cohort (n=838, 70y with 86% on statins) eating 108 mg.d EPA+DHA (median) have average blood EPA+DHA levels of 5.6%, well below the 8% recommended for cardiovascular health. http://ow.ly/ATsp30nhs66 #MeasureStatus Supplement as needed
Lutein & zeaxanthin (L+Z) are important for infant eye, and maybe brain, development. Study finds maternal blood L+Z levels correlate with placental & umbilical cord concentrations. Scatterplots (like 2001 figure) would have been nice http://ow.ly/IjoG30ngoRe
Among predominantly European, highly educated pregnant Canadian women, ‘sufficient’ vitamin D status, 25(OH)D, associated with summer blood sampling and supplement use. Vitamin D fortified milk consumption was not a major contributor to status http://ow.ly/i6nv30nfqnT#MeasureStatus
Lower vitamin D concentrations in maternal cord blood (delivering nutrients to fetus) associated with shorter sleep patterns in preschool children http://ow.ly/hbM130ney9Z #MeasureStatus http://ow.ly/i/KuaNU
Plasma vitamin C concentrations, and to a lesser extent folic acid and pantothenic acid concentrations, correlate with reduced reactive oxygen species (ROS) in RCT. Antioxidant vitamins help protect cells http://ow.ly/PeBI30ndvOM #MeasureStatus
Researchers statistically model dietary folic acid intake versus blood folic acid concentrations. From figure, it is obvious that individual response is less predictable as intake increases. Too much or too little in blood is not optimal http://ow.ly/nxGF30nc53p #MeasureStatus
Observational study associates vitamin D status associated with asthma severity in children. Is your child spending enough time in the sunshine or do they need a vitamin D supplement? http://ow.ly/t6hl30nbjuR
