Foundational Nutrition
Vitamin D Supplements Reduce Risk of Atrial Fibrillation
A study in the American Heart Journal shows that high doses of vitamin D decrease the risk of atrial fibrillation, a common arrhythmia that leads to heart failure and stroke.
Vitamin D Supplements May Reduce Risk of Cardiovascular Events
Australian researchers, writing in The BMJ, found that people who took vitamin D supplements had a lower risk of cardiovascular events, including myocardial infarction and stroke.
Copper Deficiency May Be a Major Contributing Factor to Cardiovascular Disease
Nutrient deficiencies can be an important factor in cardiovascular health and disease. There has been growing evidence that copper deficiency as well as defective copper metabolism may be a major contributing factor to cardiovascular disease. Copper and Enzymes From an article from Healthline: At least 12 enzymes exist in theRead
Vitamin B12 Insufficiency Resulting from Long-Term Metformin Therapy
Long term use of Metformin shown to negatively impact Vitamin B12 levels due to malabsorption
Vitamin E Alleviates Postmenopausal Insomnia
According to a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial in Nutrients, vitamin E was shown to help alleviate chronic insomnia disorder and enhance sleep quality in postmenopausal women. Insomnia is one of the most common conditions during and after menopause. For this study, scientists wanted to know if vitamin E supplements could beRead
B Vitamins May Enhance Heart Benefits of Omega-3s
The newest power duo in the supplement world may be B vitamins and omega-3 fatty acids. A study from the journal Nutrients points to a possible synergistic effect between certain B vitamins and omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) for cardiovascular health. Study Details Texas State University researchers conducted a meta-analysisRead
Key Vitamins and Minerals for Reproductive Health
A Look at the Research Behind Selenium, Zinc, Folate and Vitamin B12 as They Pertain to Reproductive Health. The age at which we elect to reproduce has been on the rise for some time. Both men and women are putting parenthood secondary to pursuing a variety of things, including one’sRead
Vitamin C Helps 50+ Men and Women Retain Muscle Mass
Vitamin C could be the key to better muscles in later life, according to new research from the University of East Anglia (UEA). A study published in the Journal of Nutrition shows that older people who eat plenty of vitamin C, commonly found in citrus fruits, berries and vegetables haveRead
The Immune Enhancing Effects of Alpha-Tocopherol and the Tocotrienol Family
We all are familiar with the antioxidant principles of the vitamin E family, their importance as an essential nutrient, and the protection they provide against lipid peroxidation.[1],[2] However, many are less aware of their importance for healthy immune system function, particular with age. Although severe vitamin E deficiency is uncommonRead
Vitamin D and Calcium Twice Daily May Keep Vertigo Away
Taking vitamin D and calcium twice a day may reduce chances of getting vertigo again, according to a study published in the online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. “Our study suggests that for people with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, taking a supplement ofRead
