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05/03/2022
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By Zoey Sky
Top 6 anti-aging superfoods you can add to your diet
Eating a balanced diet is key to maintaining optimal health. According to David Sinclair, a longevity expert and Harvard geneticist, superfoods like avocados and blueberries can increase your life expectancy. Aside from exercising regularly and supporting your mental health, incorporating nutritious foods into your regular diet can help you stay healthy and live longer. Below are six […]
04/13/2022
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By Zoey Sky
Sun or supplements: Is spring sunshine enough to maintain healthy vitamin D levels?
Getting enough sunlight helps maintain optimal vitamin D levels. But is spring sunshine enough or do you still need to take vitamin D supplements? The short answer is no. Spring sunshine isn’t enough if you want to boost your overall health with vitamin D. Vitamin D deficiency still common in areas with adequate sunlight Vitamin D deficiency is prevalent in the […]
02/11/2022
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By Franz Walker
Study suggests these nutrients can improve lean body mass in older adults
The progressive loss of muscle mass with advancing age is a major health issue facing older adults worldwide. With this in mind, researchers from the University of Alabama (UA) looked at whether amino acid supplementation can help ameliorate this muscle loss. Even among healthy adults, skeletal muscle mass decreases by as much as two percent each […]
03/02/2021
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By Virgilio Marin
Battling skin cancer: Vitamin D may be used to boost anti-tumor activity, study finds
British researchers have found that vitamin D helps fight a serious form of skin cancer known as melanoma. In a study published in the journal Cancer Research, they reported that increasing vitamin D levels can help suppress a signaling pathway linked to the growth and spread of melanoma cells. “[What’s] really intriguing is that we can […]
11/27/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
Understanding how niacin treats high cholesterol levels
Niacin is a B vitamin commonly used by your body to turn food into energy. It is also known as vitamin B3 and helps keep your nervous system, digestive system and skin healthy. As a supplement, niacin may help ease arthritis, boost brain function and reduce oxidative stress and inflammation, among many other benefits. Studies also show that niacin can […]
11/03/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Nutritional science: Lower your risks of heart attack and death from cancer by taking vitamin D and fish oil supplements
Taking fish oil lowers heart attack risk, while taking vitamin D supplements reduces the risk of death from cancer. These are the results of the Vitamin D and Omega-3 Trial (VITAL), a study involving nearly 26,000 participants that took place over the course of 5.3 years. The researchers behind it investigated the effects of daily vitamin D […]
10/01/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
Optimal vitamin D levels may reduce risk of premature death
Having adequate levels of vitamin D is important for children’s health. This nutrient, which can be produced by the body when exposed to sunlight, plays a vital role in bone formation. Children with insufficient vitamin D are at risk of developing rickets, a condition where bones soften and weaken. Vitamin D is also important for adults. Several studies show […]
09/21/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
A balancing act for Alzheimer’s: Researchers explore resveratrol’s antioxidant effects and the risks of alcohol consumption
People battling with Alzheimer’s disease may have heard of resveratrol, a natural compound found in grapes. Resveratrol is a powerful antioxidant that protects cells against oxidative damage caused by free radicals. Free radicals are compounds that can be harmful when there are too much of them in the body. They are linked to a host of diseases, such […]
09/17/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
Vitamin D supplementation can REDUCE cancer death risk by 16%, study shows
Vitamin D is best known for its role in bone formation. It helps the body absorb calcium and maintain phosphorus levels in the blood, both of which are vital to bone health. But latest research found that it also reduces the risk of dying from cancer. A recent review published in the British Medical Journal analyzed studies […]
09/16/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
Lower heart attack and stroke risk by increasing your intake of this essential vitamin
Heart disease is one of the major causes of death worldwide. It puts a person at risk of heart attack and stroke, which can leave survivors disabled for the rest of their lives. There are drugs used to treat heart disease, such as statins. But these medications often come with side effects and are found ineffective […]
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