Category: Vitamin

Vitamin B12 and Folic Acid Supplements Shown to Reverse Fatty Liver Problems (NASH)Source: Journal of Hepatology (July 2022)Lifestyle Medicine Update (August 11, 2022)Twenty-five percent of the world’s population is currently afflicted with fatty liver disease that is not caused by alcohol consumption. Excess alcohol consumption can certainly cause fatty liver problems and life-threatening cirrhosis, but Read More

Vitamin D3 is Superior to Vitamin D2 in Supporting Immune SystemSource: Frontiers in Immunology (2022)Nutrition / Natural Medicine Update (February , 2016)Many people don’t realize that there are two forms of vitamin D that are available in the marketplace: vitamin D2 and vitamin D3. Studies over the years have suggested that vitamin D3 is more Read More

LMU 229 – Vitamin D and COVID-19 Update Source: Medscape Expert Panel Interview (January 10, 2022) Lifestyle Medicine Update (February 1, 2022)On January 10, 2022, three vitamin D experts met for a panel discussion to provide an update on vitamin D as it impacts certain aspects of human health. One of the topics covered was Read More

More Optimal Vitamin D Status Reduces Risk of Opioid Addiction and Withdrawal Symptoms: 2021 Research Suggests Source: J Science Advances (June 2021) Lifestyle Medicine Update (June 16, 2021)A study published in the journal Science Advances in June 2021 has strengthened the evidence that individuals who have more optimal vitamin D blood levels are less likely Read More

Vitamin D Treatment Guidelines for Covid-19 PatientsSource: The Spanish Society of Geriatrics and Gerontology Position Statement (February 8, 2021)Lifestyle Medicine Update (April 14, 2021)The link between sub-optimal vitamin D nutritional status and severity and mortality from Covid-19 has become so strongly tied together that on February 8, 2021, a position statement from the Spanish Society Read More

U.K Government and German Researchers Take Strong Position on Providing Citizens with Vitamin D SupplementsSource: GOV.UK Vitamin D and care homes guidance (January 15, 2021) and Molecular Oncology (February 2021)Lifestyle Medicine Update(February 23, 2021)Two very impressive publications regarding vitamin D supplementation appeared just a few months apart in late 2020 and early 2021, whereby the Read More

LMU – 180 Unlocking the Potential of Vitamin D: A Mother’s Gift to Her Child’s IQSource: Journal of Nutrition (November 2020)Liestyle Medicine Update (November 5, 2020)Introduction:In the realm of maternal health, few factors are as crucial as a mother’s well-being during pregnancy. While the importance of proper nutrition is widely acknowledged, a lesser-known hero has Read More

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