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Vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy conveys many years of bone health benefits to children

Mothers who want their children to have strong bones as they grow should consider taking a Vitamin D supplement during their pregnancy. This is the...
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Low Vitamin D status linked to longer healing time in children with bone fractures

The American Academy of Pediatrics has a problem. In 2022 they published a Where we stand statement insisting healthy children "do not need Vitamin D...
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Vitamin D supplementation linked to reduced dementia risk in review of large sampling of seniors

According to a new analysis of more than a quarter million participants of the UK Biobank, those with a high Vitamin D status were far...
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Ginger supplements provide anti-inflammatory benefit to autoimmune disease patients in new study

Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is one of the most commonly consumed dietary condiments in the world. This popularity is due to the fact that it not...
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Collagen peptides shown to break the pain cycle while also improving mental health

The most challenging conundrum of pain management is that physical exercise lowers inflammation and pain levels, but pain itself limits exercise habits and decreases the...
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Vitamin K linked to better lung health in first-of-kind Danish study

Vitamin K is well-known for supporting heart health and bone strength, but the results of a new study from Denmark prove the nutrient is also...
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Four Vitamin D studies in one month prove the importance of supplementing the critical nutrient

First the good news: During the Covid pandemic more people became aware of the immune benefits of Vitamin D, so supplementing with the critical nutrient...
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Study projects less chronic conditions and billions of dollars saved with more widespread use of supplements

A 2022 report produced by the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has detailed how tens of thousands of lives---and hundreds of billions of dollars---could be...
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Turmeric extract shown to reduce post-exercise muscle soreness in new study

Supplementing with turmeric extract was linked to significant reduction in muscle soreness following exercise, according to a new study from India. Turmeric is a flowering...
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Collagen--improving joint pain while helping your skin look younger!

Supplementation with a collagen supplement improves flexibility and joint pain, according to a new human clinical study. The study was conducted jointly by researchers at...
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Ginger: Three studies in 2021 highlight plant's amazing anti-inflammatory properties

Ginger is a flowering plant whose root is widely used as a spice, and, in many cultures, as a traditional medicine. Ginger's scientific name is...
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You won't see it on t.v. news: Large meta-analysis links low Vitamin D to risk of COVID infection

At this point it's impossible to ignore the evidence that maintaining a healthy Vitamin D level is critical in the battle against COVID-19. Not only...
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Glucosamine not just for joints: New research highlights gut benefit

Glucosamine is recognized by most for it's joint support properties, but a new scientific trial has shown it is also beneficial for promoting intestinal function....
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Nitrate intake linked to better muscle function in new Australian study

A new study, published in the The Journal of Nutrition, found that people who consumed a nitrate-rich diet had significantly better muscle function of their...
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Three studies in 11 days: More evidence Vitamin D is critical in battle against COVID

Studies pointing to Vitamin D's ability to fight viruses and respiratory illness go back decades. After the emergence of COVID-19 studies emerged almost immediately pointing...
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Keep supplements handy: Vitamin D deficiencies will worsen due to emission goals, say researchers

Repeated studies have shown that Vitamin D deficiency is a global health problem---and, according to a 2018 study, the U.S. is definitely one of the...
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Link between Vitamin K2 deficiency and COVID-19 mortality found in New Zealand study

In a new research paper published in Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology scientists have attempted to explain the association between Vitamin K2 deficiency and recovery rates...
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Study finds surprising new benefit of glucosamine and chondroitin: a reduction in overall death rate

Consumers who take a glucosamine and chondroitin supplement for joint health might be receiving surprising additional benefits: a healthier cardiovascular system and a longer life...
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