Category: Lifestyle Medicine Update

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LMU – 179 Unlocking the Power of Vitamin D: A Beacon of Hope Amidst COVID-19

LMU – 179 Unlocking the Power of Vitamin D: A Beacon of Hope Amidst COVID-19Source: J Steroid Biochem Mol Biol (October 2020)Lifestyle Medicine Update (October 30, 2020)Introduction:In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, the quest for effective treatments against COVID-19 continues to be at the forefront. As the world grapples with the pandemic, emerging evidence suggests Read More

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LMU – 178 Unlocking the Brain’s Memory Vault: Choline’s Role in Cognitive Health

LMU – 178 Unlocking the Brain’s Memory Vault: Choline’s Role in Cognitive HealthMain Sources: Journal Nutrients (2019) and the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (2011)Lifestyle Medicine Update (October 24, 2020)Introduction:In the mysterious realm of our minds, memory reigns supreme. At the heart of this cognitive wonderland lies a remarkable chemical known as acetylcholine, the guardian Read More

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LMU – 177 Unlocking the Power of Diet and Lifestyle: Shielding Against Colon Cancer

LMU – 177 Unlocking the Power of Diet and Lifestyle: Shielding Against Colon CancerSource: British Medical Journals “Gut” (September 2020)Lifestyle Medicine Update (October 17, 2020)Introduction:Colon cancer, the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in most developed nations, wields a significant impact on public health. Over the years, an increasing body of research has pointed to Read More

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LMU – 176 Unlocking the Power of Vitamin C: A Game-Changer in COVID-19 Treatment

LMU – 176 Unlocking the Power of Vitamin C: A Game-Changer in COVID-19 TreatmentSource: Chinese Journal of Infectious DiseasesLifestyle Medicine Update (October 9, 2020)Introduction:In previous updates, we’ve explored the remarkable role that vitamin C plays in supporting immune system function and its potential to combat the life-threatening cytokine storm associated with severe respiratory tract infections. Read More

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LMU – 175 Unlocking the Crucial Role of Vitamin E in Pregnancy Success

LMU – 175 Unlocking the Crucial Role of Vitamin E in Pregnancy SuccessSources: Multiple Peer-reviewed Medical and Scientific JournalsLifestyle Medicine Update (October 1, 2020)Introduction:In the intricate journey of pregnancy, the significance of vitamin E, specifically alpha-tocopherol, has recently come to the forefront. Over the past decade, a series of compelling studies has underscored the pivotal Read More

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LMU – 174 Unlocking the Power of Supplements: Battling Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)

LMU – 174 Unlocking the Power of Supplements: Battling Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)Sources: Diseases (2018); Antioxidants (2018); Diseases (2018)Lifestyle Medicine Update (September 24, 2020)Introduction:Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) is silently spreading its roots, affecting an increasing number of individuals in our society. Once thought to primarily afflict overweight and obese individuals, NAFLD is now Read More

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LMU – 173 Unlocking the Silent Epidemic: Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)

LMU – 173 Unlocking the Silent Epidemic: Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)Sources: Diseases (2018); Antioxidants (2018); World J Gastrointestinal Pathophysiol (2-17); Nutrients (2019); World J Hepatol (2019), World J Hepatol (2017)Lifestyle Medicine Update (September 17, 2020)Introduction:In today’s world, we are witnessing a concerning surge in fatty liver disease cases, both in our society and across Read More

LMU – 172 Unmasking the Hidden Power of Zinc: A Vital Nutrient for Immune Health

LMU – 172 Unmasking the Hidden Power of Zinc: A Vital Nutrient for Immune HealthSource: Nutrients (June 2017); Frontiers of Nutrition (2014); The Journal of Nutrition (2000), Nutrients (July 2017); Oregon State UniversityLifestyle Medicine Update (September 11, 2020)Introduction:The significance of zinc in human health, particularly its pivotal role in fortifying the immune system, remains a Read More

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LMU 170 – Vitamin D: Your Secret Weapon Against Cancer

LMU 170 – Vitamin D: Your Secret Weapon Against CancerSource: Journal of the American Medical Association (2017)Lifestyle Medicine Update (August 20, 2020)Introduction:In a world where health is paramount, a 2017 study in the Journal of the American Medical Association unveiled a hidden guardian: vitamin D. This research, focused on postmenopausal women, defied conventional wisdom, revealing Read More