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Seasonal Immune Support: What the Evidence Says on Vitamin D, C, Zinc & More
Most immune supplement advice stops at “take vitamin C and zinc.” This deep dive goes further, covering absorption saturation, homeostatic adaptation, copper status, and the growing evidence for astragalus — including its safety in autoimmune disease.
Clinical Trial Confirms Vitamin D and Fish Oil Help Cut Risk of Autoimmune Disease
Autoimmune diseases continue to rise, but groundbreaking evidence from the VITAL study offers hope for prevention. Published in The BMJ, this large-scale trial of over 25,000 older adults found that vitamin D3 supplementation (2,000 IU/day) reduced autoimmune disease risk by 22%, with effects strengthening to 39% after two years of use. Marine omega-3s (1g/day) showed additional protective benefits, especially in patients with family history. For integrative practitioners, these findings validate long-standing protocols using familiar, safe doses of vitamin D and fish oil as foundational autoimmune prevention strategies in patients over 50.
How Vitamin D Affects Brain Inflammation in Autism
Findings from a new study on vitamin D and autism shed light on the possible beneficial effects of vitamin D in regulating pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory markers, including TNF-α, and IL-37, respectively, as well as alleviating the behavioral symptoms of children with ASD.
Study Finds New Role for Vitamin D in Cancer Treatment
Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) is a fairly common side effect of cancer treatment, affecting some 30-40 percent of patients. It
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.
Vitamin D Helps Allergic Asthma
A study published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology found that children and adults who took vitamin D had less severe allergy symptoms.
Vitamin D2’s Questionable Role in Health
What’s in a number? Everything when it comes to vitamin D. According to researchers at the Universities of Surrey and
Migraines and Key Nutrient Deficiencies: Research Roundup
Many Migraine Sufferers Are Low in Key Nutrients Magnesium, calcium, vitamin A, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin D,
Higher Vit. D Intake Reduces Risk of Colorectal Cancer and Precancer Polyps in Under 50s
Consuming higher amounts of Vitamin D — mainly from dietary sources — may help protect against developing young-onset colorectal cancer
“Sunshine Vitamin House Resolution” Calls for FDA and CDC to Support Vitamin D for COVID-19
In a striking move to recognize the significance and health benefits of vitamin D for COVID-19, U.S. Representative Glenn Grothman
Active Vitamin D Levels Are Connected to Gut Microbiome in Male Adults
University of California San Diego researchers and collaborators recently demonstrated in older men that the makeup of a person’s gut
Dr Alex Vasquez on Vitamin D Deficiencies, Pain and Inflammation
In this webinar by Dr. Alez Vasquez, he discusses the importance of diagnosing Vitamin D deficiencies and supplementation for pain
Vitamin D Status Linked to “Tinman” Gene that May Reduce Risk of Preeclampsia
According to the World Health Organization, preeclampsia affects between 2% to 8% of pregnancies. It can cause serious, sometimes fatal,
Widespread Nutrient Shortfalls May Increase the Risk of Infections
Ideally, a well-balanced, nutrient-dense diet, including a variety of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, legumes, and healthy fats can meet
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
