A new study finds that gestational hypertension/preeclampsia could be reduced with Vitamin D supplementation therapy. Over 140 women with a history of preeclampsia participated in this study. Women with hypertension before their pregnancy, a history of pulmonary, renal or cardiac disease and Vitamin D levels above 25 ng/ml (optimal Vitamin D levels are considered to…
A new study found that women following the paleo diet, the “Caveman” diet which excludes both dairy products and iodized table salt, may increase their risk for an Iodine deficiency. 70 healthy postmenopausal women who were obese or overweight participated in this prospective randomized weight loss trial. The study lasted 2 years. The participants were…
A new study published in Neurology, shows people with either low or high blood levels of Magnesium may have a higher risk of developing dementia. Approximately 9,500 individuals participated in this prospective study. Participants with an average age of 65 who did not have dementia were followed for an average of 8 years. Serum Magnesium…
A new study found further evidence of the association between a higher risk of developing Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and a Vitamin D deficiency. A 43% higher risk of developing MS was seen in women with Vitamin D deficiencies compared to those women with adequate levels of Vitamin D. Additionally a 27% increase in the risk…
A new study shows supplementing with Hyaluronic Acid for twelve weeks may reduce wrinkles and improves the luster of the skin. 60 adults participated in this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Participants ranged in age from 22 to 59 years of age and included both men and women. Individuals were randomly chosen to be in 1…
Lutein, a carotenoid, is usually associated with its benefits for ocular support. This carotenoid is commonly found in both vegetables and fruits. Research supports the role Lutein plays in the retina and its ability to decrease the risk of age related eye diseases. Currently, Lutein is beginning to be recognized as support for the brain.…
According to a study in Environmental Health Perspectives, mothers who were exposed to pesticides but had taken high doses of Folic Acid around the time they had conceived, had a reduced risk of giving birth to a child with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Data from the CHARGE (Childhood Autism Risks from Genetics and the Environment)…
A new meta-analysis and systematic review found a Vitamin E deficiency may be associated with an increased risk of colorectal cancer. Researchers looked at 11 studies published between 1950 and 2016. Over 520 colorectal cancer patients and almost 6,000 healthy controls participated in these various studies that looked at the link between serum Vitamin E…
According to a new pilot study a high dose Omega-3 supplement may improve Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) markers. This pre-specified sub study of the WELCOME Trial (Wessex Evaluation of Fatty Liver and Cardiovascular markers in NAFLD with Omacor Therapy), a double blinded randomized controlled trial, looked at 16 individuals with NAFLD. These participants were…
In a recent study the risk of heart failure (HF) was over 12 times higher in elderly individuals who were Vitamin D deficient that in individuals who had an adequate Vitamin D status. Over 130 elderly people 60 years and older who were receiving care for cardiac issues participated in this study. Vitamin D deficiency…