Author: chakefaye
For years researchers have proclaimed vitamin D as one of the most important
supplements to help individuals achieve optimal health. Vitamin D, also known as
the sunshine vitamin, possesses many benefits, and may now alleviate certain
diabetic complications.
New research has revealed that vitamin D may help to prevent clogged arteries
in those suffering from diabetes. The Journal of Biological Chemistry
recently published a study led by Carlos
Bernal-Mizrachi, MD, in which subjects who had sufficient amounts of vitamin D
in their blood were, to a large extent, less likely to develop clogged arteries,
which are typical in diabetics.
“We looked at blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes control, body weight and
race. But only vitamin D levels correlated to whether these cells stuck to the
blood vessel wall.”
It was also observed that vitamin D was the only determining factor in the
disability of the cells to adhere to the walls of blood vessels, but this only
happened in diabetics.
Due to this research, it’s important for those suffering from diabetes to
know the health benefits of vitamin D supplementation and to incorporate it into
their daily diet. Vitamin D can help to regulate the disease and help prevent
its progression.
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Saturday, November 17, 2012
Calcium and Vitamin D Reduces Mortality Rates
Author: oliviamungal
For years, researchers have proven the positive benefits that both calcium and vitamin D have on individuals. The two coupled together, have consistently been linked to the prevention of osteoporosis, a slower aging process and decreased injuries in older adults.
New research has begun to reveal that vitamin D, along with calcium intake in the elderly, can lead to longer life expectancy rates. In a study led by Lars Rejnmak, Ph.D it was discovered that older patients, who were given both supplements benefited from a longer life span over those without proper supplementation. Researchers also added that these results were not connected to a lower number of fracture risks or incidence.
“We found that calcium with vitamin D supplementation to elderly patients…may have beneficial effects on general health.”
Calcium and vitamin D have been proven to prevent fracture in all individuals, especially the elderly. Both supplements help to prevent tooth loss, slow weight gain and increase immune system functioning.
For years, researchers have proven the positive benefits that both calcium and vitamin D have on individuals. The two coupled together, have consistently been linked to the prevention of osteoporosis, a slower aging process and decreased injuries in older adults.
New research has begun to reveal that vitamin D, along with calcium intake in the elderly, can lead to longer life expectancy rates. In a study led by Lars Rejnmak, Ph.D it was discovered that older patients, who were given both supplements benefited from a longer life span over those without proper supplementation. Researchers also added that these results were not connected to a lower number of fracture risks or incidence.
“We found that calcium with vitamin D supplementation to elderly patients…may have beneficial effects on general health.”
Calcium and vitamin D have been proven to prevent fracture in all individuals, especially the elderly. Both supplements help to prevent tooth loss, slow weight gain and increase immune system functioning.
Study: Vitamins C, D show promise for mood swings
Author: James Moffat
For years, researchers have studied the significant benefits that both vitamin C and D have on the body. These vitamins have been shown countless times to help reduce illnesses and viral infections, increase protection against heart problems, and facilitate overall health of the body.
New research now suggests these two nutrients, in tandem, might help reduce the instances of mood swings.
During the study, published in the journal Nutrition, Dr. John Hoffer, professor of medicine at McGill University, Canada and his team found there was a 34-percent reduction in mood scores and disturbances. Most patients that began taking the vitamin C supplements became much calmer and less prone to mood swings.
The study was later examined to determine if the vitamin C had an actual biological effect on the brain by giving patients vitamin D as an additional supplement. Those that were given vitamin D in addition to the vitamin C supplements “benefited substantially”:
Adding these vitamins to one’s daily diet is essential for overall health and those suffering with mood issues, including depression and pregnancy should incorporate vitamin C into their daily to gain a vast improvement and regulation over their moods.
For years, researchers have studied the significant benefits that both vitamin C and D have on the body. These vitamins have been shown countless times to help reduce illnesses and viral infections, increase protection against heart problems, and facilitate overall health of the body.
New research now suggests these two nutrients, in tandem, might help reduce the instances of mood swings.
During the study, published in the journal Nutrition, Dr. John Hoffer, professor of medicine at McGill University, Canada and his team found there was a 34-percent reduction in mood scores and disturbances. Most patients that began taking the vitamin C supplements became much calmer and less prone to mood swings.
The study was later examined to determine if the vitamin C had an actual biological effect on the brain by giving patients vitamin D as an additional supplement. Those that were given vitamin D in addition to the vitamin C supplements “benefited substantially”:
Subclinical deficiencies of vitamin C and D have each been linked to psychological abnormalities…the treatment is safe, simple and cheap, and could have major clinical practice implications.
Adding these vitamins to one’s daily diet is essential for overall health and those suffering with mood issues, including depression and pregnancy should incorporate vitamin C into their daily to gain a vast improvement and regulation over their moods.
Friday, November 16, 2012
Resveratrol Benefits Exercise, Natural Performance Enhancer
By Chake Faye
For years researchers have studied the effects of exercise on the body and have found that those who exercise regularly live longer, more healthy lives. Researchers have now begun to research various methods of trying to enhance workouts performed and have surprisingly found promising results.
New researched has revealed that the supplement resveratrol, also found in some wines can mimic the body’s positive reactions to working out. Resveratrol benefits in exercise are shown through improved strength and endurance, according to a new study led by Mr. Jason Dyck. In the animal study subjects gained improved heart function, muscle strength and changes in energy metabolism.
“Based on these findings, we conclude that resveratrol is an ergogenic aid that improves exercise training via changes in skeletal muscle function and cardiac performance, but also improves energy metabolism…we [may have] identified improved exercise performance in a pill.”
Resveratrol has many benefits including the ability to combat disease and it also has natural anti-aging properties. Those with illnesses that limit their physical activity could benefit greatly from these newly discovered resveratrol effects, due to its ability to mimic a more intense workout. However, it’s always important to monitor your diet and exercise regularly to maintain health and to help prevent disease.
For years researchers have studied the effects of exercise on the body and have found that those who exercise regularly live longer, more healthy lives. Researchers have now begun to research various methods of trying to enhance workouts performed and have surprisingly found promising results.
New researched has revealed that the supplement resveratrol, also found in some wines can mimic the body’s positive reactions to working out. Resveratrol benefits in exercise are shown through improved strength and endurance, according to a new study led by Mr. Jason Dyck. In the animal study subjects gained improved heart function, muscle strength and changes in energy metabolism.
“Based on these findings, we conclude that resveratrol is an ergogenic aid that improves exercise training via changes in skeletal muscle function and cardiac performance, but also improves energy metabolism…we [may have] identified improved exercise performance in a pill.”
Resveratrol has many benefits including the ability to combat disease and it also has natural anti-aging properties. Those with illnesses that limit their physical activity could benefit greatly from these newly discovered resveratrol effects, due to its ability to mimic a more intense workout. However, it’s always important to monitor your diet and exercise regularly to maintain health and to help prevent disease.
Pycnogenol May Also Provide Help for Asthma Patients
by Shaina Fimbel
Hoboken, NJ—A recent study published in Panminerva Medica indicates that the supplement Pycnogenol may help
with controlling asthma symptoms. Pycnogenol is a natural plant extract that
comes from the bark of French Maritime pine trees. The extract’s combination of
procyanidins, bioflavanoids and organic acids has been studied for years in
promoting healthy inflammation, but now the Biomedical Sciences at the
University in Pescara, Italy believes that this supplement may have other
benefits too.
The research study involved 76
patients, ages 25 to 45, who had mild to moderate allergic asthma due to dust
mites. One group of patients was administered 100 mg of Pycnogenol per day, in
addition to their prescribed inhaler, while the control group took only their
inhaler. After a six-month period it was found that patients taking the
supplement had “improved control of allergic asthma, reducing night awakenings
caused by asthma symptoms by nearly 50 percent”. Further results showed that
the group taking the extract lowered their inhalation corticosteroids (ICS)
dosage by 55 percent, and that while some in the control group lowered their
ICS dosage by 6 percent, others increased by 19 percent. Also, those taking Pycnogenol
only had to use their salbutamol rescue inhaler every fifth day, while the
control group on average used it every other day. In addition, the supplement
users reduced their number of night awakenings in half, and reported a lower
number of days that they experienced high degrees of respiratory distress.
Other clinical studies have
suggested that Pycnogenol lowers leukotriene values, the inflammatory mediators
responsible for asthma symptoms. Asthma is a condition that affects almost 25
million people in the United States, and this new study show that Pycnogenol
may be able to provide relief to some of its symptoms.
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Vitamin D Reduces Risk of Heart Disease and Diabetes, Study Shows
By Chake Faye
For years, researchers have studied the effects of supplemental vitamin D within the body. Vitamin D is known to facilitate adequate, strong bone growth and help with proper absorption of calcium within the body, among many other exceptional benefits.
New research has now revealed that older individuals can also reduce their risk of heart disease and diabetes with sufficient vitamin D supplementation. In a compilation study, led by Dr. Oscar Franco, over a 19 year period, it was revealed that older men and women can both benefit from the addition. Those with higher levels of vitamin D in the body had a 33% less chance of contracting cardiovascular disease and a 55% reduction in the risk of developing diabetes, overall.
“We found that high levels of vitamin D among middle age and elderly populations are associated with a substantial decrease in cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome. Targeting vitamin D deficiency…could potentially slow the current epidemics of cardiometabolic disorders.
The recommended minimum daily dosage of vitamin D is 600 IU (15mcg) for anyone 1-70 years of age and 800 IU (20mcg) for those 70 and older, according to the National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements.
For years, researchers have studied the effects of supplemental vitamin D within the body. Vitamin D is known to facilitate adequate, strong bone growth and help with proper absorption of calcium within the body, among many other exceptional benefits.
New research has now revealed that older individuals can also reduce their risk of heart disease and diabetes with sufficient vitamin D supplementation. In a compilation study, led by Dr. Oscar Franco, over a 19 year period, it was revealed that older men and women can both benefit from the addition. Those with higher levels of vitamin D in the body had a 33% less chance of contracting cardiovascular disease and a 55% reduction in the risk of developing diabetes, overall.
“We found that high levels of vitamin D among middle age and elderly populations are associated with a substantial decrease in cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome. Targeting vitamin D deficiency…could potentially slow the current epidemics of cardiometabolic disorders.
The recommended minimum daily dosage of vitamin D is 600 IU (15mcg) for anyone 1-70 years of age and 800 IU (20mcg) for those 70 and older, according to the National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements.
Multivitamin Supplements Boost Brain Function
Author: kerriwhatley
Researchers often study the effects that different vitamins and supplements have on the body. However, there has not been much research done regarding multivitamins that contain a mixture of supplements. However, that is soon changing.
In various studies led by Dr. David O. Kennedy the role that multivitamins play within the human body was considered. Across these studies both men and women were observed over a period of 8-12 weeks, as well as children between 8-14 years of age. All subjects benefited from the multivitamin supplementation, but in different ways. Men generally showed improvement on cognitive tasks while women gained increased accuracy and speed on multitasking efforts. Most children showed increased accuracy in attention-based tasks.
In the study, multivitamins were proven to boost brain functions in all participants. By the completion of the study, researchers were able to link the usage of multivitamins’ with increased cognitive performance after only a few weeks of supplementation.
“A vitamin deficiency predisposes you to diseases related to having too little of that vitamin…there are people out there deficient in each vitamin group. But since most people don’t know which vitamins they’re missing you should take multivitamins to bridge the gap and patch up whatever you’re deficient in.”
These findings add to the evidence that multivitamins offer significant benefits to individuals and are important in bridging the gap between vitamin deficiencies and sufficient amounts of the fore mentioned. Individuals should take multivitamins in order to “patch up what [they are] deficient in.”
Researchers often study the effects that different vitamins and supplements have on the body. However, there has not been much research done regarding multivitamins that contain a mixture of supplements. However, that is soon changing.
In various studies led by Dr. David O. Kennedy the role that multivitamins play within the human body was considered. Across these studies both men and women were observed over a period of 8-12 weeks, as well as children between 8-14 years of age. All subjects benefited from the multivitamin supplementation, but in different ways. Men generally showed improvement on cognitive tasks while women gained increased accuracy and speed on multitasking efforts. Most children showed increased accuracy in attention-based tasks.
In the study, multivitamins were proven to boost brain functions in all participants. By the completion of the study, researchers were able to link the usage of multivitamins’ with increased cognitive performance after only a few weeks of supplementation.
“A vitamin deficiency predisposes you to diseases related to having too little of that vitamin…there are people out there deficient in each vitamin group. But since most people don’t know which vitamins they’re missing you should take multivitamins to bridge the gap and patch up whatever you’re deficient in.”
These findings add to the evidence that multivitamins offer significant benefits to individuals and are important in bridging the gap between vitamin deficiencies and sufficient amounts of the fore mentioned. Individuals should take multivitamins in order to “patch up what [they are] deficient in.”
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