vitamin deficiency
08/02/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Increasing evidence proves the undeniable therapeutic benefits of vitamin D
In 2014, breast cancer, the most common cause of cancer in women, claimed at least 41,000 lives, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). However, health experts advised that patients can fight cancer with proper supplementation, particularly an increased intake of vitamin D. Vitamin D, disease prevention, and recommended intake If the public is made […]
06/20/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Children with celiac disease need to be regularly evaluated on their vitamin A and D levels
Children with celiac disease need to have their vitamin A and D levels regularly evaluated as researchers discovered that they are more likely to be deficient in these vitamins, according to a new study. In the study, published in the journal BMC Pediatrics, a team of researchers at the Adnan Menderes University in Turkey looked […]
06/14/2018
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By Isabelle Z.
Have a large waistline? You most likely have a vitamin D deficiency, according to this study
If you’re overweight, there are plenty of things you might worry about, from looking good in your clothes and brushing off cruel comments, to avoiding the serious health problems associated with your weight, like diabetes and cancer. However, a new study points to an often-overlooked issue facing many obese people that can have very serious […]
05/30/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Do your hands shake when you write? You may be lacking in vitamin B12
Do your hands tremble whenever you write, and only when you’re writing? According to an Archives of Medicine article, it may be an indication that you’re suffering from low levels of vitamin B12. Spanish researchers came across a patient whose right hand shook whenever he started writing. They documented the successful treatment of his uncontrollable shaking using […]
05/15/2018
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By Janine Acero
Try these brain-boosting foods rich in vitamin B12
Among the plethora of vitamins and minerals and other essential nutrients, vitamin B12 is said to be the ultimate brain booster. It is vital for red blood cell formation, nerve function, and DNA synthesis. According to Jaclyn London, the nutrition director at the Good Housekeeping Institute, a deficiency in vitamin B12 is associated with age-related […]
03/27/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Are you getting enough vitamin D? If you don’t take magnesium, you may not be absorbing your “D”
In order to have enough of vitamin D in the body, you must take an adequate amount of magnesium, according to a study published in the The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association. Researchers from the University of Rwanda College of Medicine & Health Sciences and Harvard University collaborated for the study in order to examine the role of […]
03/24/2018
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By David Williams
Personalized nutrition tests aim to identify micronutrient and vitamin deficiencies
Personalized nutrition is of utmost importance, especially for athletes. Now a newly formulated blood test and food questionnaire combo has been developed to ensure the achievement of certain nutritional goals. It’s a system called NutriProfiel, and it has been devised to show clear links between levels of folic acid and vitamins B6, B12, and D […]
01/06/2018
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By Russel Davis
Taking vitamins during pregnancy reduces risk of autism by 73%, improves baby’s overall health, new study shows
Taking vitamin supplements before, during, and after pregnancy may reduce the risk of autism spectrum disorder and significantly improve the baby’s overall health, according to a study published in The Journal of the American Medical Association Psychiatry. A team of researchers at the University of Haifa in Israel followed 43,500 Israeli children born between 2003 and 2007 […]
10/30/2017
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By Janine Acero
5 Easy-to-miss signs of vitamin D deficiency: Are YOU getting enough?
Vitamin D is a nutrient that your body produces when your skin absorbs sunlight, earning the nickname “sunshine vitamin.” Despite the name however, vitamin D is technically a pro-hormone, and not a vitamin. Your body cannot create vitamins by itself, therefore you need to rely on food and supplement for your vitamin intake. However, your body […]
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