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...
Could applying vitamin D products to the skin help improve psoriasis and other skin conditions while also raising vitamin D levels? August is Psoriasis Action Month, dedicated to increasing awareness of psoriatic disease and...
Video Friday: Learn about the production and balance of thyroid hormones and how specific nutrients play a role in optimal thyroid function Certain nutrients, such as iodine, selenium, zinc, B-vitamins, vitamin D, vitamin A...
Study reports on an association between dietary patterns and severity of COVID-19 illness Several factors have been associated with the severity of COVID-19 disease, including age, ethnicity, and preexisting conditions. Nutrient deficiencies, especially of...
Nutrient intervention studies and individuals may get unexpected results when they don’t include evaluating co-nutrient intake or status Key Points Calcium and magnesium are both essential minerals required by all cells to function properly,...
One of the most important things to understand with vitamin D is the variability in individual dose-response It is not uncommon to hear general suggestions about how much vitamin D people need. Whether considering...
Video Friday: Dr. John Campbell reviews the scientific evidence to determine if supplementing with vitamin K2 with vitamin D is absolutely necessary Key Points Vitamin K2 (called menaquinones) is mostly bacterial in origin, and...
At least half do not get enough of this important vitamin D co-nutrient, which is critical to the production and utilization of energy and is important for every cell and pathway in the body...