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A natural compound found in green tea forms a powerful brain cleaner when combined with a common vitamin, researchers have found, potentially putting the brakes on the buildup of waste associated with diseases such as Alzheimer’s. What makes the discovery particularly exciting is that these substances can be attained through a healthy diet and are widely available as dietary supplements …

Previous research has linked a common vitamin to a slowdown in aging — and now a new Harvard study appears to confirm those findings. The study, which was published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, found that taking a daily vitamin D pill prevented telomeres from shortening, a hallmark of aging. Telomeres, which are often compared to the plastic …

Given that, worldwide, one in 10 people older than 65 has Alzheimer’s disease (the most common cause of dementia), it’s not at all surprising that scientists are researching every possible avenue for treatment and prevention. One area where they’re looking is supplements. For example, a recent study found that taking vitamin B-12 as you get older could protect against dementia. …

Vitamin D2 Vs Vitamin D3: Dietitians Reveal Which Is Better for You  AOL.com Dietitians on How To Get Your Vitamin D Dose—No Sun Required  Vogue Vitamin D deficiency is widespread – but overusing supplements can also be dangerous  The Conversation Vitamin D toxicity and heart, kidney damage: Symptoms, risks and everything you need to know  The Times of India Lack of vitamin D often …

Participants in the vitamin D3 group took daily 2,000 IUs of the supplement, which is a dosage commonly found over-the-counter at neighborhood pharmacies. Researchers looked for signs of aging in participants’ cells, which split as they replicate. Over a whole lifetime, a person’s chromosomes may appear more frayed because the cells have replicated so many times, scientists said. The authors …

Vitamin D supplements and heart, kidney damage risk: Symptoms, risks and everything you need to know  The Times of India Dietitians on How To Get Your Vitamin D Dose—No Sun Required  Vogue Vitamin D deficiency can increase the risk of pancreatic cancer; know key symptoms  The Times of India Vitamin D deficiency is widespread – but overusing supplements can also be dangerous  The Conversation …

A team of Harvard-affiliated researchers believes so. In a groundbreaking study, they found that a daily dose of vitamin D may help preserve DNA and keep people biologically younger by years. The trial, called VITAL, tracked more than 1,000 adults over four years and has just been published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. What the Harvard study found …

Dietitians Warn You Should Never Take This Vitamin at Night  AOL.com Source link

B for brain, B for B-complex!As Phoebe would have pointed out, ‘coincidence’?Scientific evidence suggests it’s definitely not!Emerging research shows that beyond the well-known B6 and B12, the full vitamin B-complex, including B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), B5 (pantothenic acid), B7 (biotin), and B9 (folate), plays vital roles in keeping your brain energized and resilient. Studies reveal that these B …

Vitamin D has become something of a quiet obsession in urban households. Doctors flag it during routine check-ups, health apps warn about its deficiency, and pharmacies are stocked with pills and drops promising quick fixes. Yet, step back, and the irony is hard to miss: this is the one vitamin our bodies are perfectly capable of making, provided we get …