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02/14/2020 / By Ethan Huff

The vast majority of our pharmaceuticals, vitamins and supplements are made in China – is coronavirus the black swan event that will collapse it all?

As Americans watch, mostly from the comfort of their own homes, the nation of China is descending into medical martial law, and the thing that most of us aren’t fully comprehending at this point is how the Wuhan coronavirus threatens to cut off the supply of critical goods to the United States. Even if it […]

02/13/2020 / By Tracey Watson

Adults with celiac disease are deficient in micronutrients: Study

Celiac disease affects around 1 in 100 people around the world, including millions of Americans. Experts estimate that around 80 percent of patients with celiac disease remain undiagnosed. While doctors have traditionally been on the lookout for weight loss and low body weight as signs that someone has the disease, a recent study published in […]

02/13/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

How can nutrients help with dermatitis?

A person’s nutritional status affects his body’s immune function. Scientific evidence of this has sparked interest in the possible role dietary factors play in the pathogenesis of skin conditions like atopic dermatitis (AD). While food allergies and elimination diets have been studied in relation to atopy — a genetic tendency to develop allergic diseases — the impact […]

01/27/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Researchers examine role of micronutrients in atopic dermatitis

Researchers from the University of California, Davis and the University of Arizona conducted a systematic search to evaluate the role of oral micronutrients in atopic dermatitis (AD). Their review was published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. The pathophysiology of AD involves a complex interplay between immune system dysfunction, genetics and environmental factors. Because nutritional status influences immune function, scientists are […]

10/29/2019 / By Grace Olson

Researchers reveal how vitamin D affects key immune system cells

Researchers from the University of Edinburgh have discovered a new way that vitamin D affects the body’s immune system. The study, published in the Frontiers in Immunology, showed that vitamin D can potentially help manage autoimmune diseases. Vitamin D’s role in the human body Despite its name, vitamin D is not a true vitamin; it […]

08/28/2019 / By Janine Acero

Can we use TCM to treat COPD?

The habit of smoking primarily affects a person’s respiratory system and, over time, impairs their breathing. One of the many diseases caused by smoking is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) – an inflammatory lung disease that obstructs the flow of air to the lungs. People with COPD have a high risk of developing other chronic diseases, such as heart disease and lung cancer. Traditional […]

08/20/2019 / By Chloe Divino

B vitamins are CRUCIAL to heart health, brain health and eye health

Have you had a conversation with your healthcare provider about B vitamins? If not, it is time to bring them up, because these vitamins are crucial to the health of your heart, brain, and eyes. Vitamin B-complex consists of eight different nutrients, each with essential functions to the body: thiamin (B1), riboflavin (B2), niacin (B3), pantothenic acid (B5), […]

08/19/2019 / By Melissa Smith

Get out of the hospital ASAP: Vitamin C can mean shorter ICU stays, according to research

Researchers found a way to help people get out of the hospital as soon as possible. A new meta-analysis published in the journal Nutrients suggests that the administration of vitamin C can shorten the length of stay of a patient in the intensive care unit (ICU) on average by about eight percent. For the meta-analysis, […]

08/13/2019 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Barley sprouts can help address fatty liver disease, says study

Cholesterol is a wax-like, fat-like molecule produced by the body and obtained from food. Its main functions are as a building material for cell membranes and as a component in the production of certain hormones and compounds that aid in fat digestion. However, high amounts of cholesterol in the blood lead to the development and […]

08/06/2019 / By Edsel Cook

Supplementing with B vitamins can reduce risk of Alzheimer’s

Taking large amounts of B vitamins might benefit patients with Alzheimer’s disease. An Oxford study showed that supplementation slowed down the progression of the neurodegenerative disease and improved cognitive function. The clinical trial involved 156 older people with mild cognitive impairment. The participants were at considerable risk of developing Alzheimer’s and dementia. Oxford University researchers randomly divided […]

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