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As cold and flu season sets in, many of us reach for vitamin C tablets, honey or lemon and ginger drinks, hoping to ‘boost’ our immune system. Experts say diet can make a real difference— but it’s not as simple as consuming one magic food or taking a supplement. Dr Jenna Macciochi, an immunologist and best-selling author, says around 70 …

If you’ve been feeling foggy, forgetful, or constantly moody and brushing it off as “just stress,” you might want to think again. A Hyderabad-based neurologist, Dr Sudhir Kumar, recently shared a real-life case that proves how what we often dismiss as burnout could actually be a serious health issue hiding in plain sight — a Vitamin B12 deficiency. And the …

The Surprising Mistake You’re Making When Choosing a Vitamin D Supplement, According to a New Study  AOL.com Scientists Warn: Common Vitamin D Supplement Has “Previously Unknown” Negative Effect  SciTechDaily The vitamin D mistake weakening your immunity  ScienceDaily Vitamin D: Are you taking the right type of supplement? Study says the wrong one can actually affect your  Times of India Vitamin D2 supplements may impact …

Parkinson’s disease is a brain disorder that gradually damages movement circuits and strains thinking and mood. It touches families everywhere, with more than 10 million people living with it worldwide, according to global estimates. Scientists have been tracing an unexpected lead in the gut. The new evidence points to vitamin B biology shaped by gut bacteria, and it hints at …

Taking vitamin D2 may lower vitamin D3 levels, suggesting the two forms aren’t interchangeable. Vitamin D3 appears more effective for maintaining healthy vitamin D levels in the body. Few foods naturally contain vitamin D, so fortified foods or supplements may still be needed. Millions of people take vitamin D to support bone and immune health—but new research suggests the kind …

This Vitamin B3 Supplement Could Cut Your Skin Cancer Risk by up to 54%  SciTechDaily Vitamin B3 derivative may reduce risk for recurrent skin cancer  springermedicine.com Nicotinamide Use Reduces SCC in Veterans With Prior Skin Cancer  Conexiant People’s Pharmacy: Daily B vitamin reduces chance of skin cancer  The Crescent-News Study: Vitamin B3 Reduces the Risk of Skin Cancer Recurrence…  jordannews.jo Source link

Taking the wrong kind of vitamin D could be doing the opposite of what you wantIf you’re taking vitamin D supplements to boost your health, here’s something you need to know—not all vitamin D is created equal. A new study from the University of Surrey, John Innes Centre and Quadram Institute Bioscience, found that vitamin D2 supplements can actually lower …

Taking vitamin D2 might lower the body’s levels of the more efficient form of vitamin D, vitamin D3, according to new research from the University of Surrey, John Innes Centre and Quadram Institute Bioscience. Many people take vitamin D supplements to support their bone and immune health and meet the UK government recommendation of 10 micrograms (µg) each day, especially …

WHAT IS the deal with vitamin D? It is known as the ‘sunshine vitamin’ because your body absorbs it during time spent outdoors, but then again, it is also in some of the foods you eat. This vitamin has an important role to play in keeping your bones strong and your immune system healthy. Vitamin D, formally known as calciferol, …

Low-normal B12 in older adults was tied to slower processing, cognitive decline, and brain damage. Scientists warn that current requirements may be too low. Credit: SciTechDaily.com Even “normal” levels of vitamin B12 may not be enough to protect the aging brain. UCSF researchers found that older adults with lower, but still technically normal, B12 showed slower processing speeds, more white …