Probiotics: What to look for in a Quality Probiotic and why CFU Count Matters

So you have decided to try a Probiotic.  Now you’re wondering which Probiotic to choose.  Here are a few tips to help make your decision a little easier. What is a Probiotic? In addition to serving as a delivery system for the absorption of nutrients and the elimination of waste material, the intestinal tract also…

Vitamin D and Immunity

Could Vitamin D Play a Role in Coronavirus Resistance? Researchers Say Yes

According to researchers, Vitamin D supplements could help in boosting a person’s resistance to respiratory infections, like the Coronavirus, and/or limit the severity of the ailment in those infected. An article just published in the Irish Medical Journal recommends adults take 1000 – 2000 IU of Vitamin D daily to see the benefits of increased…

Could Low Vitamin D Put Postmenopausal Women At a Higher Risk of Metabolic Syndrome?

According to new data the onset of Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) in postmenopausal women may be closely linked to Vitamin D deficiency.  Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) was seen in 58% of postmenopausal women with either deficient or insufficient levels of Vitamin D when compared with a 40% occurrence in women with adequate Vitamin D levels. Over 450…