Featured Topics: Vitamins
Severe Vitamin D Deficiency Associated with Higher Liver-Related Events and Malignancies in Subjects with Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Serum levels of ALT (p < 0.001), bilirubin (p < 0.001), IgG (p = 0.008), and INR (p = 0.005) were significantly higher in patients with PSC and a severe vitamin D deficiency when compared to their counterparts. Vitamin D...
Single High-Dose Vitamin D Improves Vitamin D Status and Decreases Levels of Proinflammatory Cytokines in Healthy Adults
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. A single high dose of vitamin D3 (80,000 IU) increased subject’s vitamin D status by approximately 60% and significantly reduced the serum levels of proinflammatory cytokines IL-6, IL-8 and TNF-α. Adequate vitamin D levels are...
Long-Term Multivitamin-Mineral Supplementation Improves Cognition in Older Adults
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. 3 years of daily MVM use led to relative improvements both for memory (P=.04) and for executive function (P=.02) in adults ≥65 years and older. Dementia is a clinical syndrome characterized by progressive decline in two or...
Vitamin B6 Blood Levels Associated with All-Cause Mortality Risk
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Researchers suggest that to reduce the risk of mortality, it is essential to address vitamin B6 levels. Micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) are key components to the body’s functioning 1. The 2017 Global Nutrition Report showed...
Vitamin B12 Improves Pain Score, Quality of Life, and Neurophysiological Indices of Neuropathy in Patients with Diabetic Neuropathy
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. In subjects with deficient levels of vitamin B12, methylcobalamin (a form of vitamin B12) intake for one year produced significant improvement on neuropathy tests, pain scores, and self-reported quality of life. Diabetic...
Ear Infections and Support for Children
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. A combination of oral supplements with immune-stimulating molecules reduced inflammation of the upper airway tract and improved otitis-media with effusion (OME) in children. Acute otitis media, commonly known as ear infections, are the...
Benefits of Kiwifruit Versus Vitamin C Supplement on Vitality
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Both kiwifruit and vitamin C tablet interventions significantly increased plasma vitamin C levels in study participants; however, only kiwifruit significantly improved subjective vitality. Vitamin C is associated with improving health...
Are Multivitamins Helpful? Research Suggests Benefits for Older Adults
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Multiple vitamin mineral (MVM) supplementation for 12 weeks significantly increased zinc and vitamin C levels and improved immune function in older adults. It is estimated that 35% of older adults in the United States, Canada and...
Vitamin C Linked to Virility, Better Overall Health in Men – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. Medical research has consistently demonstrated that increasing vitamin C levels can improve the quality and quantity of sperm both in humans and animals. Male fertility rates in the United States have been steadily decreasing over...
Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide (Vitamin B3) Protects Retinal Ganglion Cells in Glaucoma
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. In this study oral supplementation with Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide (NAM) was associated with significant improvements in inner retinal function for glaucoma patients concurrently taking elevated intraocular pressure (IOP)-lowering...
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