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05/07/2020
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By Michael Alexander
Letting chickens get plenty of sunlight may help boost the vitamin D content of their eggs
Vitamin D is a nutrient needed by the body for the absorption of calcium, magnesium and phosphorus. It belongs to a family of cholesterol-derived compounds and has two major forms: vitamin D2, also known as ergocalciferol, and vitamin D3, also called cholecalciferol. Vitamin D is also known by many as the “sunshine vitamin” because it is produced in the […]
05/06/2020
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By Michael Alexander
New research says vitamin D may reduce the severity of COVID-19
Vitamin D may play an important role in reducing the severity of COVID-19 infections, according to a new study conducted by researchers from Trinity College Dublin. The study, conducted by the Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA) and published in the Journal of Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics, explored major discrepancies in COVID-19 mortality rates at […]
04/27/2020
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By Michael Alexander
New research suggests vitamin D may help combat coronavirus
Those looking to guard themselves against the coronavirus pandemic may want to take a closer look at the health benefits of vitamin D — the latest nutrient to be examined by medical experts and researchers in their quest to find potential treatments for COVID-19. This growing interest in vitamin D — often referred to by […]
04/25/2020
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By Michael Alexander
Experts: A balanced, optimal immune system is key to avoiding coronavirus
With COVID-19 still ravaging the entire world, medical experts have emphasized the importance of not just social distancing and proper hygiene, but also of a healthy, balanced immune system. The latter is especially important, according to Rafael Máñez, head of the intensive care unit at Bellvitge University Hospital, near Barcelona, Spain, because of COVID-19’s “severe” […]
04/24/2020
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By Michael Alexander
Research points to quercetin, zinc as natural coronavirus cures
As the world continues to reel from the effects of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, a plant-derived compound — quercetin — has captured the interest of two researchers looking for a potential cure for the deadly disease. Michel Chrétien, a researcher at the Clinical Research Institute of Montreal, and Majambu Mbikay of the University of Ottawa, […]
03/31/2020
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By Michael Alexander
Not just for athletes: Whey protein helps prevent loss of muscle mass, age-related weight gain and heart disease among the elderly
As it turns out, whey protein supplements aren’t just for professional athletes and fitness enthusiasts – they’re also beneficial for aging individuals as well. This is according to a compilation of studies that revealed that regular intake of whey protein can have beneficial effects on people over the age of 60. As detailed in individual […]
03/02/2020
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By Michael Alexander
Exploring the ”gut-heart” connection: Can heart failure be treated by boosting gut microbiota health?
As it turns out, dietary fiber isn’t just good for the digestive system — it’s also good for the heart. This is according to Cristiane Mayerhofer of Oslo University Hospital in Norway, who proposed that heart failure patients who consume more dietary fiber tend to have healthier gut bacteria. A healthy gut microbiota is associated with […]
02/26/2020
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By Michael Alexander
Supplements are beneficial, but a healthy and balanced diet is the most important for your brain health
Seventy-five percent of Americans are turning to supplements to address their health needs, according to data collected by the Council for Responsible Nutrition during their Consumer Survey on Dietary Supplements for 2018. Not only that, 87 percent of the surveyed supplement users said they have overall confidence in the safety, quality and effectiveness of the […]
01/29/2020
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By Michael Alexander
Sun-exposed oyster mushrooms boost TB patients’ vitamin D levels, immune response
Despite the advancements in medication and the increased availability of antimicrobial treatments, tuberculosis (TB) still remains one of the deadliest infectious diseases in low income countries today, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) who noted in its 2019 Global Tuberculosis Report that the disease infected over 10 million people in 2018, of which around 1.5 million died. […]
12/29/2019
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By Michael Alexander
Keep your heart and bone health a-ok by increasing intake of vitamin K
A person’s risk of developing heart and bone diseases increases with age. Fortunately, there’s an effective and natural way of reducing this risk. Research suggests increasing your intake of vitamin K can improve your heart and bone health. According to an article published in Integrative Medicine: A Clinicians Journal, adequate vitamin K intake — specifically, […]
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