Foundational Nutrition
Can Multivitamins Improve Cognitive Aging?
Third major study finds evidence that daily multivitamin supplements improve memory and slow cognitive aging in older adults Today I want to share with you an article published in Science Daily based upon a study referred to as The COSMOS trial The trial results suggest that the daily consumption of multivitamin supplementsRead
Research Is Finding Diet Alone Isn’t Enough To Meet Nutrient Needs
The modern diet, lifestyle, and increased exposure to stress demands more nutritional support to sustain our bodies. Yet, most people are not getting that support from diet alone. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends 1.5 to 2 cups of fruit and 2 to 3 cups of vegetables daily. However, accordingRead
Study Unearths New Healing Properties of B12
Vitamin B12 is an essential micronutrient that’s well-known for the key roles it plays in nerve function, DNA production, and red blood cell formation. As a supplement, it has been shown to reduce blood levels of homocysteine, a substance linked to increased risk of heart attack and stroke. And now,Read
Study Uncovers a Hidden Cause of Chronic Inflammation
Vitamin B12 is an essential nutrient that the body needs to form red blood cells and DNA. Unfortunately, it’s also one of our more common nutrient deficiencies. Since B12 is found only in animal products, vegetarians and vegans often have trouble getting adequate amounts through their diets. Some people alsoRead
Beyond a Backup Plan: Why a multi may be more important than you think.
Recommending a daily multivitamin and mineral supplement may be part of your standard practice, as an insurance policy to fill in nutritional gaps. But a multi might be more than a backup plan: a skillfully designed formula that includes a comprehensive array of supportive antioxidants can offer an added layerRead
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
