Day: May 6, 2020
Primary Mechanisms of Vitamin D on Viral Replication Rates and Pro-inflammatory Cytokines
Today’s Practitioner recently reported on a study, published in the journal Nutrients, that reviewed the role of vitamin D in immunity and its influence specifically in respiratory tract health. Sally Lynch, MS, CDN, explains the primary mechanisms considered in the study including viral replication rates and concentrations of pro-inflammatory cytokinesRead
Stevia Extract May Reduce Markers of Fatty Liver Disease
There is clear evidence that high sugar consumption leads to obesity and fatty liver disease. And while synthetic and natural alternatives to sugar are available, there are concerns about how some sweeteners may damage the liver. A new study led by Rohit Kohli, MBBS, MS, shows that stevia extract mayRead
