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Thursday, April 25, 2024
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Topic: multivitamins

Govt admits norms on health supplements not adequate, forms high-level panel to suggest framework

Internal note identifies challenges in uniform enforcement of norms, mainly due to interchangeable usage of same nutrient or ingredient for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical use.

Daily dose of multivitamins may help improve memory & cognition in 60+ age group, finds new US study

Published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, study is part of ongoing trial on the health benefits of multivitamin supplements & cocoa extracts.

Looking for biotin supplements to reduce hair fall? Multivitamin overdose can worsen it

Any form of vitamin can boost hair growth only if there is a deficiency of that nutrient in your body. From B Vitamins to collagen to biotin, this is what your body needs.

Multivitamins may slow memory loss in elderly, shows US study. But don’t start popping pills just yet

Published in American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, study shows memory loss was 3.1 yrs lower in those taking multivitamins. But independent researchers say 'further trials required'.

Can taking vitamins and supplements help you recover from Covid?

Deficiencies in essential nutrients have been shown to increase susceptibility to infection, including Covid. But there's a catch.

Chewy, colourful, vitamin-filled — health gummies are the latest fad to emerge from Covid

There are gummy supplements for hair, skin, weight and health among others. Its candy-like packaging has made it popular among the youth, and registered a sharp rise during the pandemic.

Covid made Indians binge on multivitamins. But popping pills unsupervised does more harm

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Congress attacks on Ambani-Adani won’t fly. Nature of wealth has changed since Indira days

Sam Pitroda can help Congress by pasting some strong, sticky tape all over his mouth and then spending the rest of the 2024 Lok Sabha election campaign in silence. He has done enough damage already.

Economists vs statisticians — the battle being fought over the soul of India’s GDP data

Economists say there are weaknesses in India’s GDP data. But statisticians claim the accusations are based on flawed understanding, saying while GDP has problems, the economists are looking in the wrong places.

What is ‘ROCKS’, India’s first air-launched quasi-ballistic missile

A next generation extended stand-off air-to-surface missile test fired by IAF, ROCKS has been designed & manufactured by Israeli defence major Rafael, keeping India’s needs in mind.

These 6 states are key for Modi’s ‘400 paar’ target. They’re also where Opposition can stop him

While this contest looks so predictable in large swathes of our political landscape, it is also more keenly contested than 2019 in some states.