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5 Must-Take Supplements: A Doctor Explains
You’ve probably got a bathroom cabinet or kitchen cupboard full of them. If you’re like most people, studies prove you love, love, -love- supplements. In 2015 alone, -Americans spent over $20 billion- on vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and other nutrients in a bottle. Don’t shoot the messenger, but you’re probably spending hard-earned money on empty claims, unsubstantiated promises, inferior quality...
February 10, 2023
Mother’s Vitamin D Intake Could Affect Baby’s IQ
When a pregnant person is deficient in any nutrient, so is the baby, and the effects can be persistent. Researchers have long been trying to hoe in on the effects of deficiencies in these cases and have now zeroed in on deficiencies that specifically affect the tiny developing brains of fetuses. And in one surprise result, they’ve found vitamin D could be vital to our intelligence. Vitamin D and the...
December 14, 2022
Could Vitamin D Reduce Severity of COVID-19 Infections?
We have so much to learn about the ways we use vitamins. We know that vitamin D helps our bones absorb calcium, but this vital nutrient is important for more than just bone health. It also plays a role in the immune system, controlling a few different factors—including some that could influence how sick someone gets if they catch COVID-19. Check this out. COVID-19 as Winter Approaches - Viruses might...
December 7, 2020
How to Get Vitamin D Without Skin Damage
Are you hoping to get more natural vitamin D in your life but fear you may face skin damage in the process? You don’t have to sacrifice the benefits to reduce your risks. Getting enough of the essential vitamin is actually pretty simple, and for many, supplements may still be avoidable if that's your choice. Contrary to popular belief, most people can get plenty of vitamin D from sunlight, even with...
August 20, 2019
Wellness Special Report: The Dangers of Vitamin D Deficiency
According to the -National Institutes of Health-, approximately 41.6% of the US population has a vitamin D deficiency. Vitamin D deficiencies can be linked to lower energy levels, and immune system function as well as a number of diseases, including multiple sclerosis, IBD (inflammatory bowel disease) and cancer. Are you getting enough vitamin D for optimal health? - How the Body Makes and Uses Vitamin...
June 6, 2019
The Most Overlooked Health Essential?
Hi, my name is Ken Ceder. As a health science researcher I want to share something important with you. I’d like to shine a light on a little known silent epidemic that affects millions of people worldwide and they don’t even realize it. I’d also like to shine a light on its solution. This has been a passion of mine for decades… - Since the beginning of human history people have lived, worked and played...
July 26, 2018