A new cohort study finds Vitamin D levels may have an effect on a person’s risk of developing cancer. An inverse association between blood levels of Vitamin D and the risk of developing liver cancer and total cancer. Data from over 33,500 adults between the ages of 40 and 69 who participated in the Japan…
A systematic review and meta-analysis, points to reductions in allergy and eczema risks in infants and toddlers. Data from over 400 studies which involved over 1 million people was utilized in this review and meta-analysis. Fish Oil supplements were taken by pregnant women beginning in the 20th week of pregnancy up until either the 3rd…
New research shows people with insufficient Magnesium intake may not be able to use the Vitamin D they are supplementing. A study recently published in The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association, showed that without enough Magnesium, Vitamin D could remain inactive and store in the body. Individuals who have low Magnesium levels may be…
According to a prominent research, Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids (EPA and DHA) play a key role in supporting the retina, one of the most metabolically active tissues in the body. DHA is present in high concentrations in the retina just like lutein and zeaxanthin the two most well known macular carotenoids. Research performed as early…
New information alludes to a link between lower levels of the amino acid L-Arginine and major depressive disorder (MDD). L-Arginine is used by the body to produce nitric oxide. Nitric oxide helps with increasing blood flow into the muscles. Reduced nitric oxide production may increase inflammation of the central nervous system (CNS) and oxidative stress…
According to a new study in eLife low levels of CoEnzyme Q10 (COQ10) in muscle and fat cells are associated with insulin resistance. Researchers found a reduction in mitochondrial CoQ10 levels in samples from insulin-resistance humans, mouse modes and in cellular in vitro experiments. The study also found that the reduction in mitochondrial CoQ10 brings…
A new study using rats has found Vitamin D supplementation improved the muscle fiber thickness in rats who were sedentary and were being fed either a high fat extra-virgin olive oil (HFEVO) diet or a regular diet. 28 rats participated in this 10 week trial. The rats were feed either a regular diet, a high…
New research has found that increased levels of lutein and zeaxanthin are associated with a reduction in the risk of developing advanced age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Over 102,000 people participated in the Nurses’ Health Study and the Health Professionals Follow-up Study which provided over 20 years of data. Both studies indicated individuals with the highest…
A new study recently published in Nutrients points to a lower risk of Gallstone Disease being linked to higher blood levels of Vitamin E. Additionally researchers found participants with Gallstone Disease had a lower alpha tocopherol/cholesterol ratio than healthy participants. Gamma tocopherol levels/cholesterol ratios were also higher in healthier participants but the results were not…
New research suggests giving teenagers nutritional supplements may improve their in school behavior. Almost 200 youth between the ages of 13 and 16 were given a multivitamin/mineral tablet and an Omega 3 supplement daily for over 12 weeks. Changes in blood levels of Omega-3 and the vitamins and minerals, which were low at baseline, were…