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Over 80 percent of COVID-19 patients have Vitamin D deficiency in Spanish study
The effectiveness of Vitamin D in battling COVID-19 is being reinforced by new research from around the world almost weekly. Sadly, though, this information is not reaching the masses. Due to a virtual blackout by mainstream media, the average person will only become...
Three grape seed studies published in 2020 you should know about
With new research emerging yearly, grape seed is reaching a new level of popularity with supplement buying consumers. With the lifestyle challenges everyone faces today, this growing popularity it likely attributed to the unique antioxidant and cardiovascular support...
Common household chemicals destroy healthy gut bacteria, according to study
If you've ever wondered whether or not it's a good idea to take a probiotic supplement, you need to look no further than the emerging evidence proving how easily the life-protecting bacteria in your gut can be destroyed. Previous research has shown that everything...
The “super nutrient” that reduces heart failure risk by 42% — quality sleep
When it comes to sleep, you should think of it as a nutrient. That's because just about every bodily function depends on getting appropriate amounts of quality sleep. In fact, the effects of sleep deprivation can be observed causing harm to the body almost...
New Zealand study proves synthetic Vitamin C (ascorbate) is inferior to whole foods
Vitamin C was first identified in 1912, but wasn't chemically produced---or synthesized---until 1933. And since that time there has been a debate over whether the synthesized version could be as effective as "whole food" Vitamin C received from real food. This debate...
Study finds elderly patients taking Vitamin D supplements more likely to survive COVID-19
A new study from France has found that elderly COVID-19 patients who were previously taking Vitamin D supplements had a better chance of surviving the disease compared to those who hadn't taken supplements in the previous 12 months. The data was gathered as part of...
“Synergy” of vitamins D and K shown to lower risk of all-cause mortality
Researchers reviewing data from a 16-year population based study have demonstrated a link between low blood concentrations of vitamins D and K and an increased risk for all-cause mortality. The research was gathered from the Prevention of Renal and Vascular End-Stage...
Turmeric shown to be effective for osteoarthritis pain in new Australian study
According to a new placebo-controlled clinical trial from Australia, turmeric was effective as a therapy for osteoarthritis. The researchers reported that turmeric was beneficial for test subjects who were "experiencing symptomatic knee arthritis and knee...
High sugar intake promotes aggressive behavior and bipolar disorder, according to new research
New research has discovered that conditions such as attention deficit hyperactivity syndrome (ADHD), bipolar disorder, and even basic aggressive behaviors may be linked with sugar intake. This finding is not earth-shattering news for health advocates who have...
Study links Vitamin D deficiency to 54% higher SARS-CoV-2 positivity rate
A new study has found that people with insufficient levels of Vitamin D have a 54% higher SARS-CoV-2 positivity rate compared to people with a sufficient Vitamin D level. SARS-CoV-2 is the strain of coronavirus that causes COVID-19, the respiratory illness responsible...
L-Carnitine supplementing reduces waistline and improves blood pressure, according to meta-analysis
L-Carnitine is a non-protein amino acid found in meat, fish, milk and dairy products. It plays a role in lipid metabolism by transporting long-chain fatty acids into the mitochondria and is a popular supplement for fat burning, energy promotion and blood pressure....
Ginkgo biloba—the oldest tree on earth may also be the oldest medicine
Ginkgo Biloba today is known for the many medicinal benefits of its leaves and nuts. But not many people know that the Ginkgo Biloba is the oldest tree on earth. “It is a living fossil,” says noted British botanist Sir Peter Crane, PhD, writing in a Yale University...