Vitamin D in the News
COVID-19 and Vitamin D Deficiency Vitamin D deficiency is a global health problem that affects more than one billion children and adults worldwide.[1],[2] Vitamin D is essential not only for healthy bones, but also for the body’s defense against infections.[3],[4],[5],[6] Numerous studies have shown that insufficient vitamin D intakes are associated with an enhanced…
Fatty Liver Disease: Thyroid Function and Gut Health as Disease Risk Factors
Factors beyond diabetes and obesity which may contribute to the development of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease Perhaps you had a recent screening physical for work, or you hit that magic age of 50 when your doctor suddenly wanted to test “everything” to assess your overall health and disease risk factors. Either way, one of…
Environmental Toxicants – A Factor in the Development of Diabetes?
Data shows a relationship between diabetes and environmental contaminants – so, what can you do to protect yourself? The first Global Report on Diabetes, recently published by the World Health Organization (WHO), highlighted several alarming statistics: the incidence of diabetes has doubled since 1980, and as of 2012, it was the eighth leading cause…
Botanicals for Metabolic Syndrome
Clinical research on berberine and French maritime pine bark extract Perhaps it starts with realizing that belly bulge won’t go away. The next thing you know, your blood pressure reading is high during your annual checkup. Then, your doctor calls to talk about your cholesterol levels. The health conditions associated with the umbrella term…
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