Is your vitamin D level lower than expected? One of these other nutrients could be to blame. Key Points Poor magnesium status potentially impairs vitamin D metabolism, and deficiency may result in a vitamin...
Video Friday: What is the cost (in money, time, and stress) of ignoring the importance of vitamin D and other nutrients for our health and disease PREVENTION? It’s Video Friday! In the video below,...
Video Friday: This short, animated video describes what the HbA1c test measures, and what conditions might lead to falsely high or low results Key Points The hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c or A1c) test is a...
A review describes the bi-directional links between diabetes and COVID-19; could vitamin D and magnesium affect this relationship and help protect from both? Key Points Studies have revealed the possibility of a reverse association...
The repeated pattern in these charts clearly shows the association between latitude, UVB irradiance from the sun, and rates of many cancers and type 1 diabetes Key Points Drs. Cedric Garland and Sharif Mohr,...
Study finds that higher fish intake and higher omega-3 status may prevent or prolong diabetes onset even among GAD65 antibody–positive individuals Key Points The presence of islet cell autoantibodies indicates an autoimmune response against...
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...
New results from the VITAL Trial showed vitamin D and/or omega-3 supplementation reduced autoimmune disease incidence by 25-30% over 5 years Key Points A new analysis of VITAL Trial data shows a 25-30% decreased incidence...
Study demonstrates beneficial effects of melatonin and magnesium co-supplementation on total testosterone, metabolic parameters, and sleep quality for women with PCOS Key Points Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is associated with endocrine and metabolic abnormalities,...
An estimated 42% of young adults have ongoing magnesium deficiency, which could lead to several health complaints Magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral in the human body. It is involved in over 300...