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Sea moss contains 182 micrograms of folate per typical portion, providing almost half of the daily recommended intake for women.

A cohort study of nearly 400,000 adults over 20 years found no association between multivitamin use and increased longevity, with daily users showing a 4% higher mortality risk.

Genetic variants in the vitamin D pathway can lead to idiopathic infantile hypercalcemia, with CYP24A1 mutations being the most common cause.

Recent evidence indicates that supplements containing hydrolyzed fish-origin collagen, taurine, cysteine, methionine, iron, and selenium can improve the effectiveness of conventional hair loss treatments, offering a valuable adjunct in managing androgenic alopecia and telogen effluvium.

A comprehensive study spanning over two decades has found no evidence that daily multivitamin use reduces the risk of death from any cause, including cancer and cardiovascular disease.

Vitamin B12 is essential for red blood cell production and DNA synthesis, but its role in weight loss remains unproven. Clinicians should prioritize identifying and treating deficiencies to improve patient health outcomes.