Our daughter Kaci was born 10 weeks premature in March 1997. My wife and I refused all genetic testing during her pregnancy and did not know Kaci had Down syndrome until it was confirmed she had Trisomy 21 when she… Read More
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NuTriVene Testimonial #1
- December 30th, 2011
- Posted in Nutritional Supplements, NuTriVene, NuTriVene Testimonials
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A Few NuTriVene Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- December 7th, 2011
- Posted in Down Syndrome Facts, Nutritional Supplements, NuTriVene, NuTriVene Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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What is Down syndrome? Trisomy 21, or Down syndrome, is the most common chromosomal abnormality. Unlike other congenital conditions that have a deletion or mutation, individuals with Down syndrome have an extra chromosome 21. This extra chromosome causes “overexpression” of… Read More
Lower Zinc Levels in Children with Down Syndrome
- November 10th, 2011
- Posted in General
- Tags: Abstract, atomic absorption spectroscopy, biochemical and dietary parameters, carbohydrates, children with Down syndrome, control group, deficit in calories, DS, erythrocytes, Experimental and clinical studies, Lower Zinc Levels in Children with Down Syndrome, nutritional status of zinc in children with DS, Nutrivene, plasma, plasma of children with Down syndrome, Research, study, urine collection, Zinc concentrations, zinc metabolism, zinc nutritional status
Research has established that zinc metabolism is altered in Down syndrome. This study compared a group of children with Down syndrome with a control group both with children ages 4 to 11 years. Zinc concentrations were significantly lower in plasma… Read More
Case Study: Study Shows Benefits of Nutritional Supplementation in Down Syndrome
- September 15th, 2011
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- Tags: antioxidants, Benefits of Nutritional Supplementation, Benefits of Nutritional Supplementation in Down Syndrome, Case Study, children with Down syndrome, cognitive skills, Down Syndrome, DS children, Egyptian, enzymes, minerals, nutritional supplement, Nutritional Supplementation, Nutrivene, red blood cells, supplemented, Vitamins, vitamins and minerals
A new study of children with Down syndrome shows significant improvement in cognitive skills and behavior after nutritional supplementation with antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. Forty children with Down syndrome, along with an equal number of age- and sex- matched controls,… Read More