Category: Supplements

Vitamin D supplements Linked to Decreased Dementia RiskSource: Journal Alzheimer’s & dementia: Diagnosis, Assessment & Disease Monitoring. March 1, 2023Lifestyle Medicine Update (March 15, 2023)A study published on March 1st,2023 in the journal Alzheimer’s and dementia: Diagnosis, Assessment & Disease Monitoring, showed that taking a daily vitamin D supplement is strongly associated with staving off Read More

Antioxidant Supplements Can Reverse Male Infertility Problems in Many CasesSource: International Journal of Reproductive Biomedicine (2016)Lifestyle Medicine Update (December 8, 2021)Infertility problems caused by defective aspects of sperm account for at least 50% of all infertility cases worldwide and recent studies show that providing these men with specific antioxidant supplements, at levels beyond what food Read More

Vitamin D Supplementation Improves Outcomes for Covid-19 Patients: Study ShowsSource: The Endocrine Society (March 21, 2021)Lifestyle Medicine Update (April 8, 2021)In previous Lifestyle Medicine Updates, I cited the research showing that individuals with low vitamin D blood levels are shown to be more prone to serious Covid-19 outcomes and complications, including death, than individuals with Read More

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 Read More

LMU 136 – Unlocking Relief: Curcumin’s Promise for Osteoarthritis PainSource: Journal “Nutrients” (2019)Lifestyle Medicine Update (July 19, 2019)Introduction:In the realm of joint health, osteoarthritis emerges as a relentless foe that targets the knees and hips with unrelenting pain, swelling, and stiffness. The aftermath of this battle often robs individuals of mobility and the joy of Read More

LMU 121 – Alpha-Lipoic Acid: A Promising Supplement for Managing Diabetic Neuropathy Source: American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (January, 2016) Lifestyle Medicine Update (March 8, 2019) IntroductionDiabetes, a chronic metabolic disorder affecting millions worldwide, presents a host of complications that significantly reduce the quality of life for those afflicted. One of the most distressing complications Read More

LMU 88 – Unlocking the Fountain of Youth: CoQ10’s Remarkable Impact on Vascular Health Source: American Heart Association Journal “Hypertension” (April 2018) Lifestyle Medicine Update (April 27, 2018)IntroductionThe intricate dance between antioxidants and heart health has long captivated the world of scientific inquiry. As researchers weave together the threads of experimental studies and human observations, Read More

LMU 75 – Ashwagandha: A Natural Stress BusterSource: Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine (2012)Lifestyle Medicine UpdateIntroductionIn a modern world that often teeters on the edge of chaos, stress has emerged as an unwelcome companion, weaving its way into the fabric of our lives and impacting both mental and physical health. The escalating prevalence of mental Read More