Top Tips for Taking Nutrient Supplements
Video Friday: Dr. Susan Brown answers some of the most common questions people have about how and when to take nutrient supplements Key Points Some supplements may be better taken early in the day...
FDA Approves Health Claim for Magnesium and High Blood Pressure
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...
The Glutathione and Vitamin D Relationship
Vitamin D level may affect levels of the “Master Antioxidant” glutathione, known to help maintain health, protect from toxins, and promote longevity Key Points Glutathione is critical to help protect our cells from damage...
Severe Anxiety Improved with Magnesium plus Vitamin B6
Supplementing with vitamin B6 with magnesium improved stress by an additional 24% compared to magnesium supplementation alone Key Points According to previous research, supplementing with magnesium has demonstrated a significant improvement in depression and...
Preventing Brain Loss with B Vitamins?
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...
What’s Still Missing from Most Public Discussions about COVID-19
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...
Could Your Gut Bacteria Influence COVID-19 Outcomes and Vaccine Effectiveness?
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...
Obesity is a Significant Risk Factor for Cancer, COVID-19, and Vitamin D Deficiency
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...
Most Children Are Not Getting Enough Vitamin D
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...
Combining Vitamin D and Omega-3s Produced the Greatest Improvements for Depression, Anxiety and Sleep
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,...