Video Friday: Studies suggest getting enough B vitamins can help prevent brain atrophy, dementia, and Alzheimer’s Disease, especially among those with high homocysteine levels Key Points Certain nutrients can have a protective role on...
Education on basic health and nutritional strategies to help improve immunity are still lacking from the majority of public health measures taken to end the COVID-19 pandemic Key Points Key components to maintaining good...
Similar to vitamin D, the health of your gut microbiome may be another critical determining factor in outcomes associated with COVID-19 and how your body responds to vaccination Key Points The gut microbiome, along...
A higher BMI increases the risk of both cancer and severe COVID-19 disease; could a higher risk of vitamin D deficiency be an underlying contributor for both? Key Points A secondary analysis of the...
Over 90% of children in the United States have vitamin D levels below the recommended 40 ng/ml – how can you help ensure your child is getting enough? Key Points 93% of children in...
This randomized controlled trial offers an excellent example of how nutrients work together to provide benefits beyond taking either on its own Key Points While many nutrients have very specific actions within the body,...
Study reveals effects of 6 weeks of omega-3 supplementation on the composition and function of the gut microbiome Key Points The microbiome and the metabolites it produces can have multiple effects on overall health,...
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,...
Video Friday: Must-know information about biotin… Have you received a higher vitamin D result from another lab? This could be why. Key Points Supplemental biotin may interfere with certain immunoassay lab tests, leading to...
Alcohol intake can present an issue for several nutrients, with magnesium, vitamin D and certain B vitamins among those affected Last week, we covered a list of medications that have a potential affect on...