Growing Evidence That Vitamin K Improves Heart Health
A study by Edith Cowan University found that high vitamin K intake lowers the risk of atherosclerosis-related cardiovascular disease by up to 34%. New Edith…
A study by Edith Cowan University found that high vitamin K intake lowers the risk of atherosclerosis-related cardiovascular disease by up to 34%. New Edith…
New research findings help clarify mixed results from previous studies. Results from the largest clinical trial of its kind do not support the use of…
Worldwide, millions of people follow vegan and vegetarian diets for religious, ethical, environmental, or economic reasons. While these diets have purported health benefits, they can…
Free from the sun, vitamin D delivers a natural source for one of the hormones essential to our bodies, especially the bones. But when you’re…
Vitamin D deficiency may impair muscle function due to a reduction in energy production in the muscles, according to a mouse study published in the…
Vitamin D supplements are not an effective treatment for easing painful symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), a new study from the University of Sheffield…
New research from Trinity College Dublin and University of Edinburgh has examined the association between vitamin D and COVID-19, and found that ambient ultraviolet B…
Current advice from the America Dental Association tells you that if your gums bleed, make sure you are brushing and flossing twice a day because…
It was wartime and food was scarce. Leaders of England’s effort to wage war and help the public survive during World War II needed to…
Previously published solar exposure guidelines for optimal vitamin D synthesis based on a study of skin samples may need to be revised, according to new…
Study Links Free Radicals to Heart Damage Caused by Cancer In fruit flies, antioxidants reverse tumor-related cardiac dysfunction. A new study in animal models shows…
Vitamin D supplementation does not have beneficial effects on muscle function, strength, or mass, according to an analysis of all available data from relevant randomized…
Harnessing the combined power of Vitamin C and TET proteins may give scientists a leg up in treating autoimmune diseases. You can’t make a banana…
As many expectant mothers know, getting enough folate is key to avoiding neural tube defects in the baby during pregnancy. But for the individuals who…
Vitamin D deficiency strongly exaggerates the craving for and effects of opioids, potentially increasing the risk for dependence and addiction, according to a new study…
Children born to mothers who took fish oil in their pregnancies have been shown to have faster problem-solving skills and better attention focus at age…
Observational studies have suggested that increased vitamin D levels may protect against COVID-19. However, these studies were inconclusive and possibly subject to confounding. A study…
Will aid patients with fat malabsorption issues including gastric bypass surgery, obese adults. There are several million people worldwide with various fat malabsorption syndromes including…