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07/21/2020
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By Zoey Sky
Bad eating habits may cause blindness, warn researchers
There’s no denying that eating junk food is bad for your health, as it’s linked to obesity and an increased risk of various health problems. A report in the Annals of Internal Medicine even found that a diet full of junk food could eventually cause vision loss. Researchers from the University of Bristol in the U.K. looked at a particular case […]
07/17/2020
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By Zoey Sky
3 Common vitamin deficiencies and how to prevent them
Following a balanced diet helps your body get the vitamins and minerals it needs to function well. But not everyone receives the right amount of nutrients from eating healthy food, which is where supplements come in. If you’re experiencing symptoms like muscle cramps or gut problems, you may be deficient in magnesium, vitamin B or […]
01/23/2020
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By Darnel Fernandez
Low vitamin K levels associated with disability and mobility limitations in the elderly
Vitamin K is an essential vitamin that plays a vital role in bone and heart health. It is one of the main vitamins responsible for blood coagulation and bone mineralization and also helps maintain brain function, boost metabolism, and protect against certain cancers. While vitamin K deficiency is rare, a lower-than-average intake of this important […]
08/20/2019
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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), […]
06/17/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Producing nutrient-rich foods can help address global problems like vitamin and mineral deficiencies
People around the world are not getting adequate amounts of vitamins and minerals from their diets. Illinois-based researchers warned that this nutritional discrepancy would persevere into the 2050s – unless micronutrient-rich foods are made cheaper and easier to access. Their study evaluated the changes in diets from 2018 to 2050. The results predicted that existing shortages in certain nutrients – calcium and vitamins D, E, and […]
05/27/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Consumption of dairy foods, red meat and processed meat has varied health implications at key life stages
In this review, a researcher from the University of Reading in the U.K. examines the role of dairy foods and red meat at key life stages in terms of their ability to reduce or increase chronic disease risk. This article, which includes a discussion about recent meta-analyses and updated reports on the associations between dairy foods, […]
02/05/2019
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By Vicki Batts
Archaeological evidence shows that vitamin C deficiency wiped out an entire town
For many people, nutrition is more about calories than it is about vitamins and minerals. But as science continues to demonstrate, nutritional status is dependent on far more than just the amount of energy you consume. The medical and pharma industries, alongside Big Food, have been working to downplay the necessity of good nutrition for […]
03/27/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Are you getting enough vitamin D? If you don’t take magnesium, you may not be absorbing your “D”
In order to have enough of vitamin D in the body, you must take an adequate amount of magnesium, according to a study published in the The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association. Researchers from the University of Rwanda College of Medicine & Health Sciences and Harvard University collaborated for the study in order to examine the role of […]
03/24/2018
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By David Williams
Personalized nutrition tests aim to identify micronutrient and vitamin deficiencies
Personalized nutrition is of utmost importance, especially for athletes. Now a newly formulated blood test and food questionnaire combo has been developed to ensure the achievement of certain nutritional goals. It’s a system called NutriProfiel, and it has been devised to show clear links between levels of folic acid and vitamins B6, B12, and D […]
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