Category: Vitamin

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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

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LMU 166 – Vitamin D: The Immune Defender Against COVID-19

LMU 166 – Vitamin D: The Immune Defender Against COVID-19Source: Journal Aging Clinical and Experimental Research (May 2020)Lifestyle Medicine Update (June 4, 2020)Introduction:In the battle against viral-induced respiratory infections, vitamin D has emerged as a potent ally, especially in the context of COVID-19. This article explores the critical role of vitamin D, the optimal levels Read More

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LMU 165 – The Unsung Hero: Vitamin C and Neutrophils in Immune Health

LMU 165 – The Unsung Hero: Vitamin C and Neutrophils in Immune HealthSource: Multiple Peer-reviewed Medical and Scientific Journals (see references below)Lifestyle Medicine Update (May 30, 2020)Introduction:Uncover the critical role of vitamin C in supporting neutrophils, our immune system’s rapid responders. Neutrophils, essential for defense against infections, rely on vitamin C to function effectively. This Read More

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LMU 163 – The Sunshine Vitamin’s Silent Power: How Vitamin D Could Help Battle COVID-19

LMU 163 – The Sunshine Vitamin’s Silent Power: How Vitamin D Could Help Battle COVID-19Source: MedRxiv (April 2020) and the Irish Medical Journal (May 2020)Lifestyle Medicine Update (May 16, 2020)Introduction:Recent research has unveiled a surprising connection between Vitamin D levels and the severity of respiratory infections, including COVID-19. Investigating the varying COVID-19 mortality rates, scientists Read More

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LMU 139 – Harnessing Vitamin C for Immune Power: Unveiling the Dynamic Link

LMU 139 – Harnessing Vitamin C for Immune Power: Unveiling the Dynamic Link Source: Journal “Nutrients” (Nov 2017) Lifestyle Medicine Update (August 17, 2019)Introduction:Embark on a journey that delves deep into the realms of human health and immunity, guided by the beacon of vitamin C. Our tale begins with a fascinating review nestled within the Read More

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LMU 132 – Unveiling the Immune Modulator: Vitamin D’s Role in Autoimmune Health

LMU 132 – Unveiling the Immune Modulator: Vitamin D’s Role in Autoimmune Health Source: Frontiers in Immunology (March 2019) Lifestyle Medicine Update (June 15, 2019)Introduction:The intricate dance of the human immune system is a delicate balance that safeguards the body against invaders while preserving its own tissues. However, for around 6% of the population plagued Read More

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LMU 111 – Unveiling the Cardiovascular Benefits of Vitamin D: A Key to High Blood Pressure Prevention and Stroke Recovery

LMU 111 – Unveiling the Cardiovascular Benefits of Vitamin D: A Key to High Blood Pressure Prevention and Stroke RecoverySource: International Journal of Nanomedicine (January 2018)Lifestyle Medicine Update (November 3, 2018)IntroductionIn the pursuit of optimal health, understanding the intricate links between nutrition, physiology, and disease prevention is paramount. One such nexus lies in the relationship Read More

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LMU 94 – Sunshine Vitamin Shields Against Colorectal Cancer: The Vitamin D Revelation

LMU 94 – Sunshine Vitamin Shields Against Colorectal Cancer: The Vitamin D Revelation Source: Journal of the National Cancer Institute (2018) Lifestyle Medicine Update (July 7, 2018)IntroductionColorectal cancer, the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in North America and many developed nations, casts a shadow over countless lives. However, the tides are turning as groundbreaking Read More