A 13 year follow up study has found higher vitamin D levels in middle age may determine improvements in cognitive outcomes later in life. This positive association applied only to participants with low educational levels. Cognitive reserve, the idea used to explain why the same degrees of neuropathology or brain damage affects some people and…
Vitamin E, an antioxidant, is a fat-soluble nutrient and can only be obtained through food or through supplementation. It is well known for its benefits for the skin, however it also beneficially for the heart and the brain. A deficiency of Vitamin E is usually caused by a genetic abnormality or a fat malabsorption disorder.…
A new study finds Chlorella, a unicellular green alga, may increase maximal oxygen uptake (VO2 max) as well as nutrient levels in individuals whom are micronutrient-deficient. 34 male college students participated in this recent study. Participants were split into two groups, one group received a Chlorella supplement and the other group received a placebo. Participants…
A new study highlighting seasonal variations in Vitamin D as a factor in brain development has found lower levels of Vitamin D in pregnant women might be associated with certain learning disabilities in children. Researchers in this study found 8.9% of children conceived during the months of January, February and March had some type of…
A new review has shown that only about one fifth of the population (21%) worldwide is receiving the recommended intake of Vitamin E which increases the risk for conditions affecting the cardiovascular system, cognitive functions and the immune system. Published literature describing serum Vitamin E concentrations and Vitamin E intake levels between the years 2000…