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02/11/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

2-in-1: Pregnant women who get enough vitamin D extend nutritional benefits to their babies

Having a low vitamin D status is common among newborn infants. According to studies, maternal vitamin D deficiency is a major risk factor for this because neonates rely solely on maternal-fetal transfer of vitamin D. Vitamin D is essential for the healthy growth and development of infants. This nutrient plays a role in bone metabolism, as […]

02/11/2020 / By Darnel Fernandez

Scientists find that vitamin D can help BLOCK a mechanism that makes cancer cells drug-resistant

Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in the United States, second only to heart disease. The American Cancer Society estimates that there are 1.8 million new cancer cases each year and around 606,520 cancer deaths in the U.S. alone. While cancer can be treated, there are potential complications that can become a roadblock […]

02/10/2020 / By Darnel Fernandez

Understanding pulmonary tuberculosis (TB): TB symptoms, prevention, and the difference between latent and active TB

Pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious, airborne infection that primarily targets the lungs, but can spread to other organs if left unchecked. According to the World Health Organization, TB is still one of the leading causes of death from infectious diseases worldwide, killing 1.5 million out of the 10 million people diagnosed with the disease within the […]

01/29/2020 / By Michael Alexander

Sun-exposed oyster mushrooms boost TB patients’ vitamin D levels, immune response

Despite the advancements in medication and the increased availability of antimicrobial treatments, tuberculosis (TB) still remains one of the deadliest infectious diseases in low income countries today, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) who noted in its 2019 Global Tuberculosis Report that the disease infected over 10 million people in 2018, of which around 1.5 million died. […]

01/28/2020 / By Arsenio Toledo

Taking vitamin D supplements for multiple years found to help those with cancer live LONGER

Taking vitamin D supplements regularly for at least three years may lengthen the lives of people with cancer, a recent study suggests. In this study, which was published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, researchers from Michigan State University (MSU) reviewed 10 randomized controlled trials that compared vitamin D supplementation with placebos. These trials involved over 79,000 people with cancer. The patients had an average age […]

12/12/2019 / By Darnel Fernandez

Physicians explain how long-term supplementation of vitamin D can increase the longevity of cancer patients

Vitamin D or the “sunshine vitamin” is a fat-soluble vitamin produced by the body when directly exposed to sunlight. If you don’t have enough exposure to sunlight, vitamin D is also available in certain foods and supplements. This vitamin has several important functions, including regulating the absorption of calcium and phosphorus. This function allows vitamin […]

12/10/2019 / By Arsenio Toledo

Improve bone health and watch out for the 7 signs and symptoms of osteoporosis

Osteoporosis (Greek for “porous bones”) is a disease that reduces the density and quality of your bones. This condition substantially increases the risk of fracturing your bones. In fact, most people won’t even know that they have osteoporosis until they experience their first fracture. Fortunately, there are signs and symptoms that can warn you if you have […]

12/05/2019 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Vitamin D deficiency in pregnant women can compromise neonates

Researchers from McGill University Sainte Anne de Bellevue in Canada conducted a scoping review to provide an overview of the latest evidence from studies regarding the impact of maternal risk factors on infant 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) concentrations, with a focus on studies in Canada and the U.S. This article was published in the journal Nutrition Research. […]

11/30/2019 / By Tracey Watson

Spending at least 30 minutes outside reduces risk of bowel disease by 20 percent … Are good old fashioned exercise and sunshine the reason?

Back in 2015, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimated that around 1.3 percent of American adults – about 3 million people – were living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). That number had increased by a whopping 30 percent, from 2 million people, just six years earlier. A recent study by researchers from […]

11/28/2019 / By Darnel Fernandez

A quick guide to supplements for vegans

People following a vegan diet should always be on their guard against nutrient deficiencies. Vegans do not eat any animal products at all, including meat, dairy and eggs. Instead, their diet consists of plant foods such as fruits, vegetables, beans and whole grains – alongside a few nuts or seeds. Unfortunately, even with all these healthful […]

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