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“Here's an interesting report that didn't make it into this issue of the Digest.”

Characterized by inattention and/or hyperactive or impulsive behavior that interferes with functioning, learning, or development, ADHD affects as many as 7 percent of children (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29033005/) and nearly 3 percent of adults worldwide.

“FTA: > Vitamin D supplements can reduce chronic obstructive pulmonary disease lung disease flare-ups by over 40 percent in patients with a vitamin D deficiency, according to new research. COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) includes conditions such as chronic bronchitis and emphysema.”

“Concerns about hair loss have long surrounded creatine, one of the most widely used and extensively studied supplements for enhancing muscle strength and lean mass. Although these claims persist, they are primarily based on anecdotal reports and limited evidence.”

“Melatonin by itself delayed the formation of tumors and significantly slowed their growth, researchers report, but tamoxifen caused a dramatic regression of tumors in animals with either high nighttime levels of melatonin during complete darkness or those receiving melatonin supplementation during dim light at night exposure.”

“While the definition of probiotics specifies that they are live organisms, there may be safety concerns for immunocompromised people (who are vulnerable to pathogen overgrowth). Live supplements are also more difficult to standardize and store, making heat-killed supplements attractive if they demonstrate efficacy.”

“A comprehensive review of 19 studies assessed the effects of vitamin and mineral supplements on age-related macular degeneration. Five of the studies compared zinc supplementation providing 30 to 50 milligrams of zinc to a placebo.”

“However, creatine may become a sleep supplement under certain conditions, particularly those involving a significant cognitive or physiological stress. For example, when creatine is taken before sleep deprivation, it improves cognitive performance, enhances brain energy levels, and reduces fatigue the next day.”

“On the 70th day of treatment, the study's authors assessed the participants' pain levels, determined by a visual analog scale. The placebo and commercial product supplement groups reported significant decreases in acute and chronic pain compared to baseline measurements.”

“The protective effect of resistant starch on cancer incidence endured for approximately 10 years after discontinuation of the supplement. These findings suggest that resistant starch protects against certain forms of hereditary cancers and underscores the role of diet in preventing cancer.”