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1 Pittler, M.H.; Ernst, E.
Guar gum for body weight reduction
Meta-analysis of randomized trials
Am J Med, 2001, 110, 724-730
guar gum, Diet, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
2 D'Souza, A.L.; Rajkumar, R.; Cooke, J.; Bulpitt, C.J.
Probiotics in prevention of antibiotic associated diarrhoe
Meta-analysis
BMJ, 2002, 324, 1361-1364
Diarrhoeal disorder, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Meta-analysis, Prevention, Probiotics
3 Vivekananthan, D.P.; Penn, M.S.; Sapp, S.K.; Hsu, A.; Topol, E.J.
Use of antioxidant vitamins for the prevention of cardiovascular disease: meta-analysis of randomised trials
Lancet, 2003, 361, 2017-2023
Antioxidants, Beta-Carotin, Nutrition/diet, Heart, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Prevention, Tokopherol, Vitamins
4 Sofi, F.; Cesari, F.; Abbate, R.; Gensini, G.F.; Casini, A.
Adherence to mediterranean diet and health status: meta-analysis
BMJ, 2008, 337, (1-7) (Internet)
Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mediterranian diet, Meta-analysis, Prevention
5 Malenfant, D.; Catton, M.; Pope, J.E.
The efficacy of complementary and alternative medicine in the treatment of Raynaud's phenomenon
A literature review and meta-analysis
Rheumatol, 2009, 48(7), 791-795
Acupuncture, Antioxidants, Arginin, Biofeedback, Blood/Lymphatic system, Nutrition/diet, Essential fatty acids, Ginkgo, Glucosamin, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Mind-body medicine, Raynaud's disease, Phytomedicine, Traditional Chinese medicine
6 Huxley, R.; Lee, C.M.Y.; Barzi, F.; Timmermeister, L.; Czernichow, S.; Perkovic, V.; Grobbee, D.E.; Batty, D.
Coffee, decaffeinated coffee, and tea consumption in relation to incident type 2 Diabetes mellitus
Arch Intern Med, 2009, 169(22), 2053-2063
Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Coffea, Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Tea
7 Mensink, R.; Zock, P.; Kester,
Effects of dietary fatty acids and carbohydrates on the ratio of serum total to HDL cholesterol and on serum lipids and apolipoproteins
A meta-analysis of 60 controlled trials
Am J Clin Nutr, 2003, 77(5), 1146-1155
Arteriosclerosis, Brassica, Brassica napus, Nutrition/diet, Essential fatty acids, Helianthus, sunflower, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Meta-analysis, Oil, olive, green, Phytomedicine, Prevention, Metabolic diseases, Olea
8 Clarke, R.; Halsey, J.; Lewington, S.; Lonn, E.; Armitage, J.; Manson, J.E.; Bonaa, K.H.; Spence, J.D.; Nygard, O.; Jamison, R.; Gaziano, J.M.; Guarino, P.; Bennett, D.; Mir, F.; Peto, R.; Collins, R.
Effects of lowering homocysteine levels with B Vitamins on cardiovascular disease, cancer, and cause-specific mortality
Meta-analysis of 8 randomized trials involving 37485 individuals
Arch Intern Med, 2010, 170(18), 1622-1631
Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Meta-analysis, Dietary supplementation, Vitamins
9 Bolland, M.J.; Avenell, A.; Baron, J.A.; Grey, A.; MacLennan, G.S.; Gamble, G.D.; Reid, I.R.
Effect of calcium supplements on risk of myocardial infarction and cardiovascular events
Meta-analysis
BMJ, 2010, 341, c3691; (1-9)
Calcium, Nutrition/diet, Heart attack, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Minerals, Dietary supplementation
10 Brien, S.; Prescott, P.; Lewith, G.
Meta-analysis of the related nutritional supplements dimethyl sulfoxide and methylsulfonylmethane in the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee
eCAM, 2011, 2011, 528403; (1-12)
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Dietary supplementation, Rheumatic diseases
11 Kastorini, C.M.; Milionis, H.J.; Esposito, K.; Giugliano, D.; Goudevenos, J.A.; Panagiotakos, D.B.
The effect of mediterranean diet on metabolic syndrome and its components
A meta-analysis of 50 studies and 534,906 individuals
J Am Coll Cardiol, 2011, 57, 1299-1313
Diet, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mediterranian diet, Meta-analysis, Metabolic syndrome, Metabolic diseases
12 Bolland, M.J.; Grey, A.; Avenell, A.; Gamble, G.D.; Reid, I.R.
Calcium supplements with or without vitamin D and risk of cardiovascular events
Reanalysis of the Women's Health Initiative limited access dataset and meta-analysis
BMJ, 2011, 342, d2040; (1-9)
Calciferol, Calcium, Nutrition/diet, Gynaecology, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Minerals, Dietary supplementation, Prevention, Vitamins
13 Yang, W.S.; Va, P.; Wong, M.Y.; Zhang, H.L.; Xiang, Y.B.
Soy intake is associated with lower lung cancer risk
Results form a meta-analysis of epidemiologic studies
Am J Clin Nutr, 2011, 94(6), 1575-1583
Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Lung cancer, Meta-analysis, Phaseolus, Phaseolus max, Phytomedicine
14 Post, R.E.; Mainous, A.G.; King, D.E.; Simpson, K.N.
Dietary fiber for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus
A meta-analysis
J Am Board Fam Pract, 2012, 25, 16-23
Fiber, Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Metabolic diseases
15 Larsson, S.C.; Orsini, N.
Coffee consumption and risk of stroke
A dose-response meta-analysis of prospective studies
Am J Epidemiol, 2011, 174(9), 993-1001
Coffea, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Stroke
16 Kwak, S.M.; Myung, S.-K.; Lee, Y.J.; Seo, H.G.
Efficacy of omega-3 fatty acid supplements (eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid) in the secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease
A meta-analysis of randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials
Arch Intern Med, 2012, 172(9), 686-694
Nutrition/diet, Essential fatty acids, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Dietary supplementation
17 Mostofsky, E.; Rice, M.S.; Levitan, E.B.; Mittleman, M.A.
Habitual coffee consumption and risk of heart failure
A dose-response meta-analysis
Circ Heart Fail, 2012, 5(4), 401-405
Coffea, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Heart failure, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine
18 Strijk, J.E.; Proper, K.I.; Mechelen, W. van; Beek, A.J. van der
A worksite vitality intervention for older hospital workers to improve vitality, work engagement, productivity and sick leave
Results of a randomized controlled trial
J Epidemiol Community Health, 2012, 66(11), 1071-1078
Occupational health, Exercise therapy, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Stress, Yoga
19 Soares, M.J.; Ping-Delfos, W.C.S.; Ghanbari, M.H.
Calcium and vitamin D for obesity
A review of randomized controlled trials
Eur J Clin Nutr, 2011, 65(9), 994-1004
Calciferol, Calcium, Nutrition/diet, Obesitiy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Minerals, Dietary supplementation, Metabolic diseases, Review (CR), Vitamins
20 Riaz, I.B.; Riaz, H.; Rahman, S.; Amir, M.; Badshah, M.B.; Kazi, A.N.
Role of vitamin K2 in preventing the recurrence of hepatocellular carcinoma after curative treatment
A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
BMC Gastroenterol, 2012, 12(1), 170; (1-9)
Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Liver cancer, Meta-analysis, Prevention, Vitamin K, Vitamins
21 Bischoff-Ferrari, H.A.; Dawson-Hughes, B.; Baron, J.A.; Burckhardt, P.;
Calcium intake and hip fracture risk in men and women
A meta-analysis of prospective chohort studies and randomized controlled trials
Am J Clin Nutr, 2007, 86(6), 1780-1790
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Calcium, Nutrition/diet, Hip, Clinical research, Fracture, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Minerals
22 Kanis, J.A.; Johansson, H.; Oden, A; De Laet, C.; Johnell, O.; Eisman, J.A.; Mc Closkey, E.; Mellstrom, D.; Pols, H.; Reeve, J.; Silman, A.; Tenenhouse, A.
A meta-analysis of milk intake and fracture risk
Low utility for case finding
Osteoporosis Int, 2005, 16(7), 799-804
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Fracture, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, milk
23 Macpherson, H.; Pipingas, A.; Pase, M.P.
Multivitamin-multimineral supplementation and mortality
A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Am J Clin Nutr, 2013, 97(2), 437-444
Nutrition/diet, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Minerals, Dietary supplementation, Vitamins
24 Vollset, S.E.; Clarke, R.; Lewington, S.; Ebbing, M.; Halsey, J.; Lonn, E.; Armitage, J.; Manson, J. E.; Hankey, G.J.; Spence, J.D.; Galan, P.; Bønaa, K.H.; Jamison, R.; Gaziano, J.M.; Guarino, P.; Baron, J.A.; Logan, R.F.A.; Giovannucci, E.L.; Heijer, M. den; Ueland, P.M.; Bennett, D.; Collins, R.; Peto, R.;
Effects of folic acid supplementation on overall and site-specific cancer incidence during the randomised trials
Meta-analysis of data on 50 000 individuals
Lancet, 2013, 381(9871), 1029-1036
Nutrition/diet, folic acid, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Meta-analysis, Dietary supplementation, Vitamins
25 Fotino, A.D.; Thompson-Paul, A.M.; Bazzano, L.A.
Effect of coenzyme Q10 supplementation on heart failure
A meta-analysis
Am J Clin Nutr, 2013, 97(2), 268-275
Nutrition/diet, Essential fatty acids, Cardiovascular diseases, Heart failure, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Dietary supplementation
26 Berge, K.; Piscitelli, F.; Hoem, N.; Silvestri, C.; Meyer, I.; Banni, S.; Di Marzo, V.
Chronic treatment with krill powder reduces plasma triglyceride and anandamide levels in mildly obese men
Lipids Health Dis, 2013, 12(1), 78; (1-8)
Andrology, Nutrition/diet, Essential fatty acids, Obesitiy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Dietary supplementation, Metabolic diseases, Krillöl
27 Richard, C.; Couture, P.; Desroches, S.; Lamarche, B.
Effect of the Mediterranean diet with and without weight loss on markers of inflammation in men with metabolic syndrome
Obesity, 2013, 21(1), 51-57
Andrology, Diet, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mediterranian diet, Metabolic syndrome, Metabolic diseases
28 Ye, Y.Z.; Li, J.; Yuan, Z.X.
Effect of antioxidant vitamin supplementation on cardiovascular outcomes
A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
PLoS ONE, 2013, 8, e56803; (1-10)
Antioxidants, Nutrition/diet, Heart attack, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Dietary supplementation, Placebo-controlled, Stroke, Adverse effect, Vitamins
29 Mangialasche, F.
Serum levels of vitamin E forms and risk of cognitive impairment in a Finnish cohort of older adults
Exp Gerontol, 2013, 48(12), 1428-1435
Alzheimer's disease, Dementia, Nutrition/diet, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Tokopherol, Vitamins
30 Wu, D.; Huang, Y.; Gu, Y.; Fan, W.
Efficacies of different preparations of glucosamine for the treatment of osteoarthritis
A meta-analysis of randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials
Int J Clin Pract, 2013, 67(6), 585-594
Arthrosis, Nutrition/diet, Glucosamin, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Dietary supplementation, Rheumatic diseases
31 Chatzi, L.; Garcia, R.; Roumeliotaki, T.; Basterrechea, M.; Begiristain, H.; Iniguez, C.; Vioque, J.; Kogevinas, M.; Sunyer, J.
Mediterranean diet adherence during pregnancy and risk of wheeze and eczema in the first year of life
INMA (Spain) and RHEA (Greece) mother-child cohort study
Br J Nutr, 2013, 110(11), 2058-2068
Allergies, Diet, Eczema, Nutrition/diet, Gynaecology, Skin diseases, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Pediatrics, Obstetrics
32 Yokoyama, Y.; Nishimura, K.; Barnard, N.D.; Takegami, M.; Watanabe, M.; Sekikawa, A.; Okamura, T.; Miyamoto, Y.
Vegetarian diets and blood pressure
A meta-analysis
JAMA Intern Med, 2014, 174(4), 577-587
High blood pressure, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Vegetarianism
33 Lu, Y.; Zhai, L.; Zeng, J.; Peng, Q.; Wang, J.; Deng, Y.; Xie, L.; Mo, C.; Yang, S.; Li, S.; Qin, X.
Coffee consumption and prostate cancer risk
An updated meta-analysis
Cancer Causes Control, 2014, 25(5), 591-604
Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Meta-analysis, Prostate cancer
34 Yang, W.S.; Wang, W.Y.; Fan, W.Y.; Deng, Q.; Wang, X.
Tea consumption and risk of type 2 diabetes
A dose-response meta-analysis of cohort studies
Br J Nutr, 2014, 111(8), 1329-1339
Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Tea
35 Anderson, A.S.; Craigie, A.M.; Caswell, S.; Treweek, S.; Stead, M.; Macleod, M.; Daly, F.; Belch, J.; Rodger, J.; Kirk, A.; Ludbrook, A.; Rauchhaus, P.; Norwood, P.; Thompson, J.; Wardle, J.; Steele, R.J.C.
The impact of a bodyweight and physical activity intervention (BeWEL) initiated through a national colorectal cancer screening programme
Randomised controlled trial
BMJ, 2014, 348, g1823; (1-13)
Exercise therapy, Bowel cancer, Diet, Nutrition/diet, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Physical therapy, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
36 Zhao, L.-m.; Tian, X.-q.; Ge, J.-p.; Xu, Y.-c.
Vitamin D intake and type 2 diabetes risk
A meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies
Afr Health Sci, 2013, 13(4), 1130-1138
Calciferol, Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Metabolic diseases, Vitamins
37 Chi, H.; Lin, X.; Huang, H.; Zheng, X.; Li, T.; Zou, Y.
Omega-3 fatty acid supplementation on lipid profiles in dialysis patients
Meta-analysis
Arch Med Res, 2014, 45(6), 469-477
Nutrition/diet, Essential fatty acids, Hyperlipoproteinemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Dietary supplementation, Metabolic diseases
38 Zhu, W.; Wu, Y.; Li, G.; Wang, J.; Li, X.
Efficacy of polyunsaturated fatty acids for dry eye syndrome
A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Nutrition Rev, 2014, 27(10), 662-671
Eye diseases, Nutrition/diet, Essential fatty acids, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Dry eye
39 Peng, Y.G.; Li, W.; Wen, X.X.; Li, Y.; Hu, J.H.; Zhao, L.C.
Effects of salt substitutes on blood pressure
A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Am J Clin Nutr, 2014, 100(6), 1448-1454
High blood pressure, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis
40 Gowda, U.; Mutowo, M.P.; Smith, B.J.; Wluka, A.E.; Renzaho, A.M.
Vitamin D supplementation to reduce depression in adults
Meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Nutrition, 2015, 31(3), 421-429
Calciferol, Depression, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Dietary supplementation, Mental diseases, Vitamins
41 Zhu, B.; Zhou, L.; Qi, L.; Zhong, R.; Miao, X.
Allium vegetables and garlic supplements do not reduce risk of colorectal cancer, based on meta-analysis of prospective studies
Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol, 2014, 12(12), 1991-2001
Allium, Allium sativum, Bowel cancer, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine, Prevention
42 Horvath, A.; Dziechciarz, P.; Szajewska, H.
Meta-analysis: Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG for abdominal pain-related functional gastrointestinal disorders in childhood
Aliment Pharmacol Ther, 2011, 33, 1302-1310
Bauchschmerz (unspezifisch), Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Lactobacillus spec., Gastrointestinal tract, Meta-analysis, Pediatrics, Probiotics
43 Li, J.; Zhao, H.; Song, J.M.; Zhang, J.; Tang, Y.L.; Xin, C.M.
A meta-analysis of risk of pregnancy loss and caffeine and coffee consumption during pregnancy
Int J Gynecol Obstet, 2015, 130(2), 116-122
Coffea, Coffea tosta, Nutrition/diet, Miscarriage, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Obstetrics
44 Gepner, Y.; Golan, R.; Harman-Boehm, I.; Henkin, Y.; Schwarzfuchs, D.; Shelef, I.; Durst, R.; Kovsan, J.; Bolotin, A.; Leitersdorf, E.; Shpitzen, S.; Balag, S.; Shemesh, E.; Witkow, S.; Tangi-Rosental, O.; Chassidim, Y.; Liberty, I.F.; Sarusi, B.; Ben-Avraham, S.; Helander, A.; Ceglarek, U.; Stumvoll, M.; Blüher, M.; Thiery, J.; Rudich, A.; Stampfer, M.J.; Shai, I.
Effects of initiating moderate alcohol intake on cardiometabolic risk in adults with type 2 diabetes
A 2-year randomized, controlled trial
Arch Intern Med, 2015, 163(8), 569-579
Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Prevention, Metabolic diseases, Vitis vinifera, Vitis
45 Jiang, W.L.; Gu, H.B.; Zhang, Y.F.; Xia, Q.Q.; Qi, J.; Chen, J.C.
Viamin D supplementation in the treatment of chronic heart failure
A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Clin Cardiol, 2016, 39(1), 56-61
Calciferol, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Heart failure, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Dietary supplementation, Vitamins
46 Huang, G.; Wu, L.; Qiu, L.; Lai, J.; Huang, Z.; Liao, L.
Association between vegetables consumption and the risk of age-related cataract
A meta-analysis
Int J Clin Exp Med, 2015, 8(10), 18455-18461
Eye diseases, Nutrition/diet, Eye cataract, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis
47 Litonjua, A.A.; Carey, V.J.; Laranjo, N.; Harshfield, B.J.; McElrath, T.F.; O'Connor, G.T.; Sandel, M.; Iverson, R.E. Jr.; Lee-Paritz, A.; Strunk, R.C.; Bacharier, L.B.; Macones, G.A.; Zeiger, R.S.; Schatz, M.; Hollis, B.W.; Hornsby, E.; Hawrylowicz, C.; Wu, A.C.; Weiss, S.T.
Effect of prenatal supplementation with vitamin D on asthma or recurrent wheezing in offspring by age 3 years
The VDAART randomized clinical trial
JAMA, 2016, 315(4), 362-370
Asthma, Respiratory diseases, Calciferol, Nutrition/diet, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Dietary supplementation, Pediatrics, Obstetrics, Vitamins
48 Huang, R.-Y.; Huang, C.-C.; Hu, F.B.; Chavarro, J.E.
Vegetarian diets and weight reduction
A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
J Gen Intern Med, 2016, 31(1), 109-116
Diet, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Metabolic diseases, Overweight, Vegetarianism
49 Rao, Y.; Vidyasagar, S.; Bairy, L.K.
A 45-day randomized, open-label, comparator study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of Zincovit tablets with grape seed extract (nutritional food supplement) in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Asian J Pharm Clin Res, 2016, 9(2), 220-222
Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Minerals, Dietary supplementation, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Vitamins, Zincovit
50 Masa-Font, R.; Fernández-San-Martín, M.I.; López, L.M.M.; Muñoz, A.M.A.; Canet, S.O.; Royo, J.M.; Echevarría, L.S.E.; Tabueña, N.O.; Jato, M.I.; García, A.B.; Tejón, S.G.; Vitales, C.T.; Mújica, B.D.; Cabrera, L.V.; Catalán, R.S.; Barbarroja, T.S.
The effectiveness of a program of physical activity and diet to modify cardiovascular risk factors in patients with severe mental illnesses after 3-month follow-up
CAPiCOR randomized clinical trial
Eur Psychiatry, 2015, 30, 1028-1036
Exercise therapy, Diet, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Prevention, Mental diseases, Psychosis
51 Gesch, C.B.; Hammond, S.M.; Hampson, S.E.; Eves, A.; Crowder, M.J.
Influence of supplementary vitamins, minerals and essential fatty acids on the antisocial behaviour of young adult prisoners
Randomised, placebo-controlled trial
Brit J Psychiatry, 2002, 181, 22-28
Nutrition/diet, Essential fatty acids, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Minerals, Dietary supplementation, Placebo-controlled, Prevention, Mental diseases, Conduct disorder, Vitamins
52 Oyabu, C.; Hashimoto, Y.; Fukuda, T.; Tanaka, M.; Asano, M.; Yamazaki, M.; Fukui, M.
Impact of low-carbohydrate diet on renal function
A meta-analysis of over 1000 individuals from nine randomised controlled trials
Br J Nutr, 2016, 116, 632-638
Diet, Nutrition/diet, Urinary tract, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low Carb, Meta-analysis, Kidney, Renal insufficiency, Adverse effect
53 Zhang, S.-L.; Chen, T.-S.; Ma, C.-Y.; Meng, Y.-B.; Zhang, Y.-F.; Chen, Y.-W.; Zhou, Y.-H.
Effect of vitamin B supplementation on cancer incidence, death due to cancer, and total mortality
A PRISMA-compliant cumulative meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Medicine, 2016, 95(31), e3485; (1-9)
Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Meta-analysis, Dietary supplementation, Vitamins
54 Zhu, Z.G.; Sun, M.X.; Zhang, W.L.; Wang, W.W.; Jin, Y.M.; Xie, C.L.
The efficacy and safety of coenzyme Q10 in Parkinson's disease
A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Neurol Sci, 2017, 38(2), 215-224
Coenzyme, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Nervous system, Parkinson's disease
55 Alexander, D.D.; Miller, P.E.; Elswyk, M.E. van; Kuratko, C.N.; Bylsma, L.C.
A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials and prospective cohort studies of eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic long-chain omega-3 fatty acids and coronary heart disease risk
Mayo Clin Proc, 2017, 92(1), 15-29
Nutrition/diet, Essential fatty acids, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Meta-analysis, Prevention, Docosahexaensäure, Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)
56 Jiang, X.; Huang, J.; Song, D.; Deng, R.; Wei, J.; Zhang, Z.
Increased consumption of fruit and vegetables is related to a reduced risk of cognitive impairment and dementia
Meta-analysis
Front Aging Neurosci, 2017, 9; Art. 18, 58
Dementia, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Nervous system, Prevention
57 Godos, J.; Zappalà, G.; Bernardini, S.; Giambini, I.; Bes-Rastrollo, M.; Martinez-Gonzalez, M.
Adherence to the Mediterranean diet is inversely associated with metabolic syndrome occurrence
A meta-analysis of observational studies
Int J Food Sci Nutr, 2017, 68(2), 138-148
Diet, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mediterranian diet, Meta-analysis, Metabolic syndrome, Metabolic diseases
58 Wu, J.; Xu, L.; Lv, Y.; Dong, L.; Zheng, Q.; Li, L.
Quantitative analysis of efficacy and associated factors of calcium intake on bone mineral density in postmenopausal women
Osteoporos Int, 2017, 28(6), 2003-2010
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Nutrition/diet, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Menopause, Meta-analysis, Minerals, Osteoporosis
59 Siscovick, D.S.; Barringer, T.A.; Fretts, A.M.; Wu, J.H.Y.; Lichtenstein, A.H.; Costello, R.B.; Kris-Etherton, P.M.; Jacobson, T.A.; Engler, M.B.; Alber, H.M.; Appel, L.J.; Mozaffarian, D.
Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (fish oil) supplementation and the prevention of clinical cardiovascular disease
A science advisory from the American Heart Association
Circulation, 2017, 135(15), e867-e884
Nutrition/diet, Essential fatty acids, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Prevention, Review (CR), fish oil
60 Peng, C.; Luo, W.-P.; Zhang, C.-X.
Fruit and vegetable intake and breast cancer prognosis
A meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies
Br J Nutr, 2017, 117(5), 737-749
Breast cancer, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Meta-analysis, Prevention
61 Zhang, S.; Jia, Z.; Yan, Z.; Yang, J.
Consumption of fruits and vegetables and risk of renal cell carcinoma
A meta-analysis of observational studies
Oncotarget, 2017, 8, 27892-27903
Bladder cancer, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Meta-analysis, Renal (cell) carcinoma
62 Song, X.; Qu, H.; Yang, Z.; Rong, J.; Cai, W.; Zhou, H.
Efficacy and safety of L-carnitine treatment for chronic heart failure
A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Biomed Res Int, 2017, 2017, 6274854; (1-12)
carnitine, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Heart failure, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Dietary supplementation
63 Long, S.-J.; Benton, D.
Effects of vitamin and mineral supplementation on stress, mild psychiatric symptoms, and mood in nonclinical samples
A meta-analysis
Psychosomatic Med, 2013, 75(2), 144-153
Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Minerals, Dietary supplementation, Mental diseases, Stress, Vitamins
64 Liu, J.; Dong, Y.; Lu, C.; Wang, Y.; Peng, L.; Jiang, M.; Tang, Y.; Zhao, Q.
Meta-analysis of the correlation between vitamin D and lung cancer risk and outcomes
Oncotarget, 2017, 8(46), 81040-81051
Calciferol, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Lung cancer, Meta-analysis, Prevention, Vitamins
65 Lei, L.; Liu, Y.
Efficacy of coenzyme Q10 in patients with cardiac failure
A meta-analysis of clinical trials
BMC Cardiovasc Disord, 2017, 17(1), 196; (1-7)
Coenzyme, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Heart failure, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Dietary supplementation
66 Khan, K.S. et al.
Effect of diet and physical activity based interventions in pregnancy on gestational weight gain and pregnancy outcomes
Meta-analysis of individual participant data from randomised trials
BMJ, 2017, 358, j3119; (1-15)
Exercise therapy, Diet, Nutrition/diet, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Physical therapy, Obstetrics, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
67 Xu, H.B.; Jiang, R.H.; Sheng, H.B.
Meta-analysis of the effects of Bifidobacterium preparations for the prevention and treatment of pediatric antibiotic-associated diarrhea in China
Complement Ther Med, 2017, 33, 105-113
Bifidobacterium spec., Diarrhoeal disorder, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Meta-analysis, Pediatrics, Prevention, Probiotics
68 Wang, W.W.; Wang, X.S.; Zhang, Z.R.; He, J.C.; Xie, C.L.
A meta-analysis of folic acid in combination with anti-hypertension drugs in patients with hypertension and hyperhomocysteinemia
Front Pharmacol, 2017, 8, 585; (1-16)
High blood pressure, Nutrition/diet, folic acid, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Dietary supplementation, Metabolic diseases, Vitamins
69 Lu, D.; Pan, C.; Ye, C.; Duan, H.; Xu, F.; Yin, L.; Tian, W.; Zhang, S.
Meta-analysis of soy consumption and gastrointestinal cancer risk
Sci Reports, 2017, 7, 4048; (1-14)
Bowel cancer, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Stomach cancer, Meta-analysis, Phaseolus, Phaseolus max, Phytomedicine
70 Poole, R.; Kennedy, O.J.; Roderick, P.; Fallowfield, J.A.; Hayes, P.C.; Parkes, J.
Coffee consumption and health
Umbrella review of meta-analyses and multiple health outcomes
BMJ, 2017, 359, j5024; (1-18)
Coffea, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine, Prevention
71 Schwingshackl, L.; Chaimani, A.; Hoffmann, G.; Schwedhelm, C.; Boeing, H.
A network meta-analysis on the comparative efficacy of different dietary approaches on glycaemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Eur J Epidemiol, 2018, 33(2), 157-170
Diabetes mellitus, Diet, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low Carb, Mediterranian diet, Meta-analysis, Metabolic diseases, Veganism, Vegetarianism, Low Fat, Steinzeit
72 Wang, L.; Guo, M.J.; Gao, Q.; Yang, J.F.; Yang, L.; Pang, X.L.; Jiang X.J.
The effects of probiotics on total cholesterol
A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Medicine, 2018, 97(5), e9679; (1-8)
Nutrition/diet, Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperlipoproteinemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Probiotics, Metabolic diseases
73 Aung, T.; Halsey, J.; Kromhout, D.; Gerstein, H.C.; Marchiolo, R.; Tavazzi, L.; Geleijnse, J.M.; Rauch, B.; Ness, A.; Galan, P.; Chew, E.Y.; Bosch, J.; Collins, R.; Lewington, S.; Armitage, J.; Clarke, R.
Associations of omega-3 fatty acid supplement use with cardiovascular disease risks
Meta-analysis of 10 trials involving 77917 individuals
JAMA Cardiol, 2018, epub ahead of print,
Nutrition/diet, Essential fatty acids, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Dietary supplementation, Prevention, Omega-3 fatty acids
74 Aytekin, N.; Mileva, K.N.; Cunliffe, A.D.
Selected B vitamins and their possible link to the aetiology of age-related sarcopenia
Relevance of UK dietary recommendations
Nutr Res Rev, 2018, 31(2), 204-224
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Nutrition/diet, Geriatrics, Basic Research, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Muscle weakness, Prevention, Review (BR), Review (CR), Vitamins
75 Zheng, J.; Feng, Q.; Zheng, S.; Xaio, X.
The effects of probiotics supplementation on metabolic health in pregnant women
An evidence based meta-analysis
PLoS ONE, 2018, 13(5), e0197771; (1-13)
Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Prevention, Probiotics, Obstetrics, Metabolic diseases
76 Liang, J.H.; Xu, Y.; Lin, L.; Jia, R.X.; Zhang, H.B.; Hang, L.
Comparison of multiple interventions for older adults with Alzheimer disease or mild cognitive impairment
A PRISMA-compliant network meta-analysis
Medicine, 2018, 97(20), e10744; (1-12)
Alzheimer's disease, Exercise therapy, Dementia, Nutrition/diet, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Music therapy, Nervous system, Physical therapy
77 Ng, Q.X.; Peters, C.; Ho, C.Y.X.; Lim, D.Y.; Yeo, W.-S.
A meta-analysis of the use of probiotics to alleviate depressive symptoms
J Affect Disord, 2018, 228, 13-19
Depression, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Probiotics, Mental diseases
78 Ran, L.; Zhao, W.; Wang, J.; Wang, H.; Zhao, Y.; Tseng, Y.; Bu, H.
Extra dose of vitamin C based on a daily supplementation shortens the common cold
A meta-analysis of 9 randomized controlled trials
Biomed Res Int, 2018, 2018, 1837634; (1-12)
Acidum, Acidum ascorbicum, Respiratory diseases, Common cold, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Dietary supplementation, Vitamins
79 Choudhry, H.; Nasrullah, M.
Iodine consumption and cognitive performance
Confirmation of adequate consumption
Food Sci Nutr, 2018, 6(6), 1341-1351
Nutrition/diet, Brain, Jodum, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Dietary supplementation, Nervous system, Prevention, Review (CR)
80 Kang, S.; Zhao, Y.; Wang, L.; Liu, J.; Chen, X.; Liu, X.; Shi, Z.; Gao, W.; Cao, F.
Lack of association between the risk of prostate cancer and vitamin D receptor Bsm I polymorphism
A meta-analysis of 27 published studies
Cancer Manag Res, 2018, 10, 2377-2387
Biology/Biological Sciences, Calciferol, Nutrition/diet, Genetics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Meta-analysis, Prostate cancer, Vitamins
81 Xu, J.; Bartz, T.M.; Chittoor, G.; Eiriksdottir, G.; Manichaikul, A.W.; Sun, F.; Terzikhan, N.; Zhou, X.; Booth, S.L.; Brusselle, G.G.; Boer, I.H. de; Fornage, M.; Frazier-Wood, A.C.; Graff, M.; Gudnason, V.; Harris, T.B.; Hofman, A.; Hou, R.; Houston, D.K.; Jacobs, D.R.; Kritchevsky, S.B.; Latourelle, J.; Lemaitre, R.N.; Lutsey, P.L.; O'Connor, G.; Oelsner, E.C.; Pankow, J.S.; Psaty, B.M.; Rohde, R.R.; Rich, S.S.; Rotter, J.I.; Smith, L.J.; Stricker, B.H.; Voruganti, V.S.; Wang, T.J.; Zillikens, M.C.; Barr, R.G.; Dupuis, J.; Gharib, S.A.; Lahousse, L.; London, S.J.; North, K.E.; Smith, A.V.; Steffen, L.M.; Hancock, D.B.; Cassano, P.A.
Meta-analysis across Cohorts for Heart and Aging Research in Genomic Epidemiology (CHARGE) consortium provides evidence for an association of serum vitamin D with pulmonary function
Br J Nutr, 2018, 120(10), 1159-1170
Respiratory diseases, Calciferol, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lung, Meta-analysis, Vitamins
82 Dehghan, M.; Mente, A.; Rangarajan, S.; Sheridan, P.; Mohan, V.; Iqbal, R.; Gupta, R.; Lear, S.; Wentzel-Viljoen, E.; Avezum, A.; Lopez-Jaramillo, P.; Mony, P.; Varma, R.P.; Kumar, R.; Chifamba, J.; Alhabib, K.F.; Mohammadifard, N.; Oguz, A.; Lanas, F.; Rozanska, D.; Bostrom, K.B.; Yusoff, K.; Tsolkile, L.P.; Dans, A.; Yusufali, A.; Orlandini, A.; Poirier, P.; Khatib, R.; Hu, B.; Wei, L.; Yin, L.; Deeraili, A.; Yeates, K.; Yusuf, R.; Ismail, R.; Mozaffarian, D.; Teo, K.; Anand, S.S.; Yusuf, S.
Association of dairy intake with cardiovascular disease and mortality in 21 countries from five continents (PURE)
A prospective cohort study
Lancet, 2018, 392(10161), 2288-2297
Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cohort study
83 Samieri, C.; Perier, M.C.; Gave, B.; Proust-Lima, C.; Helmer, C.; Dartigues, J.F.; Berr, C.; Tzourio, C.; Empana, J.P.
Association of cardiovascular health level in older age with cognitive decline and incident dementia
JAMA, 2018, 320(7), 657-664
Dementia, Nutrition/diet, Geriatrics, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lifestyle modification, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Cohort study
84 Watcharanon, W.; Kaewrudee, S; Soontrapa, S; Somboonporn, W; Srisaenpang, P; Panpanit, L; Pongchaiyakul, C
Effects of sunlight exposure and vitamin D supplementation on vitamin D levels in postmenopausal women in rural Thailand
A randomized controlled trial
Complement Ther Med, 2018, 40, 243-247
Calciferol, Nutrition/diet, Gynaecology, Complementary and alternative medicine, Light therapy, Menopause, Dietary supplementation, Physical therapy, Vitamins
85 Kyro, C.; Tjonneland, A.; Overvad, K.; Olsen, A.; Landberg, R.
Higher whole-grain intake is associated with lower risk of type 2 diabetes among middle-aged men and women
J Nutr, 2018, 148(9), 1434-1444
Fiber, Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic diseases, Cohort study
86 Kim, Y.; Je, Y.
Moderate coffee consumption is inversely associated with the metabolic syndrome in the Korean adult population
Br J Nutr, 2018, 120(11), 1279-1287
Coffea, Coffea tosta, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic syndrome, Metabolic diseases, Cohort study
87 Purdue-Smithe, A.C.; Whitcomb, B.W.; Manson, J.E.; Hankinson, S.E.; Rosner, B.A.; Troy, L.M.; Bertone-Johnson, E.R.
A prospective study of dairy food intake and early menopause
Am J Epidemiol, 2019, 188(1), 188-196
Nutrition/diet, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Menopause, Cohort study
88 Brei, C.; Sieber, C.C.; Hauner, H.
Milch und Milchfrischprodukte
Teil 8: Konsum von Milchfrischprodukten und Osteoporose
Ernährungsumschau, 2018, 2018(1), M38-M40
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Osteoporosis, Review (CR)
89 Linde, K.; Atmann, O.; Meissner, K.; Schneider, A.; Meister, R.; Kriston, L.; Werner, C.
How often do general practitioners use placebos and non-specific interventions?
Systematic review and meta-analysis of surveys
PLoS ONE, 2018, 13(8), e0202211; (1-15)
Assesment, Nutrition/diet, Homeopathy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Dietary supplementation, Phytomedicine, Placebo, Überblick (survey), Non-specific therapy, Vitamins
90 Lin, D.; Peters, B.A.; Friedlander, C.; Freiman, H.J.; Goedert, J.J.; Sinha, R.; Miller, G.; Bernstein, M.A.; Hayes, R.B.; Ahn, J.
Association of dietary fibre intake and gut microbiota in adults
Br J Nutr, 2018, 120(9), 1014-1022
Fiber, Biology/Biological Sciences, Darm, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Microbiology, Microbiome, Cohort study
91 Koskinen, T.T.; Virtanen, H.E.K.; Voutilainen, S.; Tuomainen, T.P.; Mursu, J.; Virtanen, J.K.
Intake of fermented and non-fermented dairy products and risk of incident CHD
The Kuopio Ischaemic Heart Disease Risk Factor Study
Br J Nutr, 2018, 120(11), 1288-1297
Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Cohort study
92 Cheng, P.; Wang, L.; Ning, S.; Liu, Z.; Lin, H.; Chen, S.; Zhu, J.
Vitamin E intake and risk of stroke
A meta-analysis
Br J Nutr, 2018, 120(10), 1181-1188
Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Prevention, Stroke, Tokopherol, Vitamins
93 Gopinath, B.; Liew, G.; Kifley, A.; Flood, V.M.; Joachim, N.; Lewis, J.R.; Hodgson, J.M.; Mitchell, P.
Dietary flavonoids and the prevalence and 15-y incidence of age-related macular degeneration
Am J Clin Nutr, 2018, 108(2), 381-387
Eye diseases, Nutrition/diet, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Macular degeneration, Phytomedicine, Prevention, Cohort study
94 Laird, E.; Molloy, A.M.; McNulty, H.; Ward, M.; McCarroll, K.; Hoey, L.; Hughes, C.F.; Cunningham, C.; Strain, J.J.; Casey, M.C.
Greater yogurt consumption is associated with increased bone mineral density and physical function in older adults
Osteoporos Int, 2017, 28(8), 2409-2419
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Nutrition/diet, Geriatrics, Homespun remedies, Yoghurt, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Osteoporosis, Traditional medicine, Frailty-Syndrom, Cohort study
95 Tan-Lim, C.S.C.; Esteban-Ipac, N.A.R.
Probiotics as treatment for food allergies among pediatric patients
A meta-analysis
World Allergy Organ J, 2018, 11(1), 25; (1-13)
Allergies, Nutrition/diet, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Food allergy, Pediatrics, Probiotics
96 Koebnick, C.; Black, M.H.; Wu, J.; Shu, Y.-H.; MacKay, A.W.; Watanabe, R.M.; Buchanan, B.A.; Xiang, A.H.
A diet high in sugar-sweetened beverage and low in fruits and vegetables is associated with adiposity and a pro-inflammatory adipokine profile
Br J Nutr, 2018, 120(11), 1230–1239
Nutrition/diet, Obesitiy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic diseases, Cohort study
97 Hu, T.; Jacobs, D.R.; Bazzano, L.A.; Bertoni, A.G.; Steffen, L.M.
Low-carbohydrate diets and prevalence, incidence and progression of coronary artery calcium in the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA)
Br J Nutr, 2019, epub ahead of print,
Arteriosclerosis, Diet, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Low Carb, Cohort study
98 Gianfredi, V.; Nucci, D.; Tonzani, A.; Amodeo, R.; Benvenuti, A.L.; Villarini, M.; Moretti, M.
Sleep disorder, Mediterranean Diet and learning performance among nursing students
inSOMNIA, a cross-sectional study
Ann Ig, 2018, 30(6), 470-481
Diet, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mediterranian diet, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders, Cohort study
99 Zamani, B.; Milajerdi, A.; Tehrani, H.; Bellissimo, N.; Brett, N.; Azadbakht, L.
Association of a plant-based dietary pattern in relation to gestational diabetes mellitus
Nutr Diet, 2019, epub ahead of print,
Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Obstetrics, Metabolic diseases, Cohort study
100 Oehler, N.; Mussawy, H.; Schidt, T.; Rolvien, T.; Barvencik, F.
Identification of vitamin D and other bone metabolism parameters as risk factors for primary bone marrow oedema syndrome
BMC Musculoskel Disord, 2018, 19(451), (1-9)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Osteoporosis, Vitamins, Cholecalciferol