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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 …

Experts Say Most People Aren’t Getting Enough of This Vital Vitamin  AOL.comView Full Coverage on Google News Source link

Groundbreaking Study Reveals That Vitamin D May Slow Biological Aging  SciTechDaily Will vitamin D supplements keep me younger?  Harvard Health Brigham and Women’s study finds vitamin D may slow biological aging  WBUR Landmark study suggests daily supplement could slow ageing  lbc.co.uk Source link

Vitamin D, the sunshine vitamin, plays a vital role in maintaining overall health. And yet, deficiencies are not uncommon: 35% of adults in the United States are deficient in vitamin D, according to the Cleveland Clinic, while even more are likely getting some but still less than they should. There are actually different types of the vital nutrient, with vitamin …

A few weeks ago, Explain It to Me — Vox’s weekly call-in podcast — went on a field trip to our local Whole Foods supplement aisle, where there were powders and pills and tinctures galore. These supplements promised to do everything from reducing wrinkles, to maintaining focus, to keeping your gut biome intact. But how much of that is true? …

If you’ve fallen down the dietary supplement rabbit hole, you might have read about the longevity benefits tied to vitamin D, or how ashwagandha can boost brain function and mood. Or perhaps, you’ve looked into taking magnesium to aid with poor sleep quality. Now, new research points to a supplement that could slow down dementia risk in older adults. RELATED: …

Image credits: Getty Images Image credits: Instagram/dramyshah Image credits: Getty Images Image credits: Instagram/dramyshah Image credits: Getty Images While social media can be a global stage for a lot of unexpected nuisances, it also provides a platform for information sharing between professionals and people about topics that need more attention than they are getting at the moment. One such issue …

DEAR DR. ROACH: How much vitamin B12 should I take as a diabetic? — T.H. ANSWER: Many people have strong feelings that vitamin B12 can dramatically improve their health, but it only helps to take vitamin B12 if you are deficient. Vitamin B12 deficiency isn’t too common. Still, there are a few situations where supplemental vitamin B12 should be considered, …

A new scientific analysis finds that people with prediabetes who take vitamin D have a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Previous research has found a similar link. Endocrinologists and dietitians explain the link. More than one in three American adults has prediabetes, a condition where blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not high enough to be …