Vitamins

The private equity firm will back the 55-year-old company's global expansion, with its Asia team leading growth in India, the Middle East and China

Deficiencies in vitamin B12 and folate (vitamin B9) is linked with higher homocysteine levels in blood, which could be associated with a greater physical fatigue in men and decreased motivation in women, according to a study. "This suggested relationship between vitamin B12, folate, and fatigue in healthy individuals may represent the first report of its kind. Blood homocysteine levels have traditionally raised concerns in relation to cardiovascular disease, dementia, and fractures," lead researcher Hiroaki Kanouchi, from Osaka Metropolitan University in Japan, said. "However, our findings suggest that attention should also be paid to fatigue and motivation in the future," Kanouchi said. Fatigue that does not resolve with rest, and reduced motivation can impair one's daily functioning and quality of life. Chronic fatigue, in which exhaustion is severe and unexplained and can last for months, is linked to a reduced productivity at work and an elevated utilisation of healthcare. The

Widely used diabetes and acidity medicines may reduce vitamin B12 levels, raising the risk of nerve damage if deficiency goes undetected, doctors caution

Doctors warn that frequent, unsupervised antacid use can disrupt digestion, weaken the body's infection defence and reduce absorption of key vitamins, masking deeper gut problems

Beyond blood clotting, Vitamin K supports bone strength, artery protection and metabolic health, making early detection of deficiency crucial across high-risk groups

Do kadha, Vitamin C, and vaccines really boost immunity? In this episode of our fact-check series, doctors debunk the biggest immunity myths and reveal what truly helps your body fight infections.

Subtle symptoms like fatigue, slow wound healing and gum issues may signal low vitamin C. Doctors say testing and prevention are key to stronger immunity and health

From childhood blindness to weakened immunity, vitamin A deficiency continues to affect vulnerable populations worldwide. Early action through diet and supplements can prevent lasting damage

Multivitamins may seem like a quick fix for busy lives but doctors say they help only in specific cases and can harm when overused

Urban lifestyles, dietary habits, and lack of awareness are fuelling a crisis doctors say is vastly underestimated

Packed with vitamin C and antioxidants, lemon tops the list of healthiest fruits due to its nutrient density, low calorie count, and wide-ranging health benefits

The market for Vitamin B12 supplements is expanding, according to data from clinical research agency IQVIA.

The survey by LocalCircles also highlighted that 68 per cent of nutraceutical users buy them from local medical or general stores

Company left with low-margin brands in India after selling profitable ones

The Union Ministry of Health has made amendments to the Drugs Rules, 1945, to implement this

The domestic industry has been impacted due to the dumped imports, DGTR has said in a notification.

There were reports the firm was close to a deal in the mid-single digit billions

Respiratory segment and anti-infectives contract; Cardiac, anti-diabetic growth rates plummet

Industry says fresh prescriptions are picking up

Good nutrition is essential to a strong immune system, which offers protection not only from novel infections, such as COVID -19, but also seasonal illness