Dietary protein supplemntation and recovery from femoral fracture

Article Abstract:

Protein supplementation after a femoral fracture may boost healing in the elderly. Researchers measured the impact of a six-month course of 100 g/week of protein supplementation versus placebo in 82 elderly patients with femural fractures. While postoperative recovery time was similar in both groups, patients who received supplements were able to complete rehabilitation earlier. The protein group had less bones loss and higher levels of insulin-like growth factor and serum prealbumin. Information on the rate of complications and mortality was not available.

Aged, Elderly, Injuries, Nutritional aspects, Fractures (Injuries), Proteins in human nutrition, Dietary protein, Femur

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Dietary supplements: recent chronology and legislation

Article Abstract:

Plans are on to establish an Office of Dietary Supplements within the National Institutes of Health, as a follow-up to the 1994 Dietary Supplement Health and Education, to ascertain the potential benefits of using supplements to enhance the nature of health care in the nation. Among other things, the establishment will seek to study the utility of supplements in the prevention of chronic diseases and other health-related conditions.

Laws, regulations and rules, Medical care, Social policy, United States. National Institutes of Health

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Vitamin and mineral supplements as nutritional aids to exercise performance and health

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Vitamin and mineral supplementation in the context of sports are confusing at best. Compared to athletes, sedentary people generally require similar vitamins and minerals from balanced meals. Future research should focus on the dietary and supplementary habits of athletes, older people, children, the prevention of heart disease and immune dysfunction. Extremely high doses of supplements may cause serious consequences or death.

Prevention, Food and nutrition, Athletes, Vitamin deficiency, Avitaminosis

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