Are You Getting Enough of This Powerhouse Nutrient?
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...
Immunity, Infection & Nutrients: What’s Missing from Public Discussions about COVID-19
Education on nutritional strategies to help improve immunity are lacking from the news and public health measures taken to end the COVID-19 pandemic The news these days has been filled with talk about lock-downs,...
Vitamin C – A True Life Saver
Millions died from scurvy in the 18th century due to severe vitamin C deficiency, yet it took decades to implement action based on its discovery They were a hardy crew of sea-faring men, willing...
Your Weight Affects Your Risk of Nutrient Inadequacies
Which nutrients are you most at risk of not getting enough of, and how does that risk change with weight? Several previous posts have discussed how body weight or body mass index (BMI) affects...
Nutrients and Other Factors that Influence Vitamin D Levels and Dose-Response
Why do vitamin D levels vary among different people taking the same supplemental dose? There are several factors including the intake of certain nutrients that influence how an individual’s vitamin D level responds to...
Nutrient Reference Range vs Optimal Range
What’s the best nutrient level for health? Lab test results often come with a set of numbers next to the result called a “reference range.” What does this mean, and does it represent the...
Vitamin D Supplementation Resulted in Lower Rates of Advanced Cancer and Cancer Death
A secondary analysis of the VITAL trial results found a decreased risk of advanced cancer with vitamin D supplementation with normal BMI Vitamin D has known anticancer effects, and much research has been published...
Reduced Death and Disease Severity with Vitamin D Supplementation Prior to COVID-19 Diagnosis
4.5 times greater risk of death from COVID-19 among those without vitamin D compared to those with regular supplementation prior to diagnosis With COVID-19, several risk factors exist for disease severity and outcome, including...
Risk of Early Preterm Birth and Low Birth Weight Decreased as DHA Intake Increased
Study finds the chances of early preterm birth and low birth weight are significantly associated with DHA intake, as well as maternal age and education Omega-3 fatty acids are essential to a healthy pregnancy...
Review Determines Omega-3 Intake May Prevent Preterm Birth
Meta-analysis of nearly 6000 women shows omega-3 supplementation significantly decreases preterm birth, with a 58% decreased risk of early preterm delivery According to the March of Dimes, approximately 15 million babies around the world...