Could you be taking a fish oil supplement that does not provide nearly enough omega-3s EPA and DHA to benefit your health? Key Points Getting enough omega-3s, primarily eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid...
Video Friday: How can you know that you are getting enough of both vitamins D and K? Dr. Susan Brown, expert in bone health, explains in today’s featured video Key Points Vitamin D intake...
Learn what nutrients can help protect the current and future health of your heart! Key Points Essential nutrients such as magnesium, vitamin D, and omega-3s play a large part in maintaining a healthy heart...
Studies demonstrate that both vitamin D and magnesium levels can individually affect the risk of atrial fibrillation Key Points Atrial fibrillation affects an estimated 2.7 million Americans or more, and can lead to serious...
Studies show how magnesium, omega-3s, and vitamin D can help lower blood pressure and reduce the risk for hypertension, sometimes more effectively than other conventional interventions Key Points Left untreated, high blood pressure can...
Sunshine has many benefits for human health, and a lack of sunshine exposure can lead to increased risk of many diseases Key Points 340,000 deaths per year in the United States and 480,000 deaths...
A review of the strongest evidence available identifies differing optimal vitamin D levels needed to help prevent diseases known as major causes of death Key Points A new review by Grant et al. has...
The FDA has acknowledged the relationship between magnesium intake and a reduced risk of high blood pressure. What other nutrients can help as well? Key Points The FDA is acknowledging a relationship between magnesium...
New study shows significant relationship between changes in vitamin D levels and changes in lipid levels, with decreasing vitamin D linked to worsening lipid profile Key Points A year to year comparison found a...
New study on individuals with cardiovascular disease shows that those with higher levels of vitamin D were less likely to die from all causes over an 11 year follow-up period Key Points A recent...