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Vitamin E & Pediatric NAFLD
Results of a single-blind placebo-controlled trial were recently published in BMC Pediatrics, indicating a beneficial effect of supplementation with vitamin E enriched with tocotrienol (TRF) for children with obesity and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). This follows a 24-week controlled trial among adults, in which delta-tocotrienol was shown to improve markers of steatosis and hepatocellular…
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Psyllium & Pediatric IBS
Results of a double-blind randomized controlled trial were recently published in the Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, describing the effects of psyllium husk supplementation on the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in children. Psyllium has been recommended for adults as part of the initial treatment of IBS, but fewer trials exist for its…
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The Importance of Children Spending Time Outdoors
In a recently published case-control study, sun exposure preceding the pediatric onset of multiple sclerosis (MS) was compared between 332 children (recently diagnosed) to 534 matched controls at 16 MS centers around the US. After multi-variate adjustment, a dose-dependent effect of sun exposure was associated with a reduced risk for MS; children getting 30-60 minutes…
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Improved Quality of Life with Magnesium
Recent research looked at the disability levels, quality of life, and anxiety and depressive symptoms in 34 children aged 7 – 17 after six months of magnesium prophylaxis for pediatric migraines. According to the researchers, “After 6 months of magnesium prophylaxis, disability due to migraine significantly decreased, whereas physical and psychosocial well-being improved.” Children also…