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Scientific articles about dietary supplements, health and nutrition.

Vitamin supplements and the risk for congenital anomalies other than neural tube defects

Vitamin supplements and the risk for congenital anomalies other than neural tube defects

Randomized trials, supported by many observational studies, have shown that periconceptional use of folic acid, alone or in multivitamin supplements, is effective for the primary prevention of neural tube defects […]

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The use of a Cissus quadrangularis / Irvingia gabonensis combination in the management of weight loss: a double-blind placebo-controlled study

The use of a Cissus quadrangularis/Irvingia gabonensis combination in the management of weight loss: a double-blind placebo-controlled study

To evaluate the effects of two formulations, Cissus quadrangularis-only and a Cissus quadrangularis / Irvingia gabonensis (African Mango) combination, on weight loss in overweight and obese human subjects.

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Obstructive sleep apnea — “killer”

Obstructive sleep apnea — killer

Breathing disorders during sleep are heterogeneous group of diseases, which include obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. Family medical history can enable the initial diagnosis. The main cause of the disease are […]

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Evaluation of usefulness of selected elements of medial examination in prognosticating the degree of severity of obstructive sleep apnea

Evaluation of usefulness of selected elements of medial examination in prognosticating the degree of severity of obstructive sleep apnea

The dissemination of knowledge concerning sleep-related breathing disorder (SRBD) resulted in an increase in diagnosing obstructive sleep dyspnea (OSD) in highly developed countries. The results of studies confirm the presence […]

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