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Study links Vitamin D deficiency to 54% higher SARS-CoV-2 positivity rate

A new study has found that people with insufficient levels of Vitamin D have a 54% higher SARS-CoV-2 positivity rate compared to people with a...
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Shorter and less acute illnesses for vitamin/mineral users, according to new research

In a new study, adults who took a daily multi-vitamin/mineral supplement experienced shorter periods of sickness, and with less severe symptoms, than their counterparts in...
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Does the president's medical team know something about zinc research that we don't?

Last week the media was in an uproar because U.S. President Donald Trump reported he was taking the "unapproved" drug hydroxychloroquine for protection against COVID-19....
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Tips and tools to get started on your own research

When it comes to health, nutrition and disease there is a lot of diversity of thought. That's the nice way to say there is bitter...
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Scientists pinpoint zinc's mechanism for providing immune protection

Zinc deficiency is common. In fact, it's so common that experts estimate approximately two billion people worldwide are deficient. And research has repeatedly shown this...
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COVID-19 | The nutritional support facts you need to know

Fact: COVID-19 is a virus, and viruses are always more deadly to the elderly and people with compromised immune systems. So, is there anything we...
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Vitamin C---just a vitamin in the US, but a treatment for coronaviruses in Asia

This article is intended to report on the use of Vitamin C as a medical treatment in other countries. It is not intended to suggest...
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America's most widely used oil causes a host of health issues

New research from University of California Riverside (UCR) shows soybean oil not only leads to obesity and diabetes, but could also contribute to neurological conditions like...
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B-vitamins offer protection against pollution according to U.S. research

Researchers in the U.S. have found that high doses of B-vitamin supplements may “completely offset” the damage caused by pollution. The study was small---only involving...
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10 signs that you may have a potassium deficiency

Potassium deficiency is known as hypokalemia. Normal potassium levels are between 3.5 and 5.0 millimoles per litre (mmol/L). When the level dips below 3.5 it...
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Vitamin C deficiency linked to pneumonia in three separate trials

In a review published in Nutrients, Dr. Harri Hemila of the University of Helsinki reported that three different controlled trials had found that vitamin C...
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Optimal Natural Z-Pak: A Massive Immune Boost

• Between 90-98 percent of sinus infections are viral and won’t respond to antibiotics. • At least 200 viruses can cause the common cold. None will respond...
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Fight off the Flu with Phytonutrients

Whether you’re simply afraid of needles or aren’t keen on pumping yourself with the chemical concoction in a flu shot, rest assured there’s plenty you...
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Have any Concerns about the Flu Shot? Here's a List of Nutrients That'll Keep Your Immune System Strong

There are polarizing stances on flu shots, yet the threat of illness still remains. So, what to do about it? Whether  you're for or against...
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