If you haven’t seen it reported breathlessly on the news or shared by a well-meaning relative on facebook, the FDA recently issued a warning about homeopathic teething tablets and a risk of seizures. The warning was strongly worded and spoke threateningly of the seizure risks these tablets pose. The public warning on the FDA’s website…
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We know eating a Mediterranean diet is excellent for your health. Now, research from Australia shows that it’s great for baby, too! According to the study: “…women who eat a Mediterranean diet before getting pregnant have less risk of suffering from hypertensive problems during pregnancy [1]. Somehow eating a diet based on extra virgin olive…
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A new study suggests that taking chondroitin sulfate with glucosamine hydrochloride is as effective as taking the commonly used non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug celecoxib for knee osteoarthritis. Chondroitin sulfate is a chemical that is normally found in cartilage around joints in the body. Chondroitin sulfate is manufactured from animal sources, such as cow cartilage. Glucosamine is…
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July 1, 2015 A recent study investigated the impact of vitamin D levels on survival in hospitalized pet cats. Results showed that cats with higher levels of vitamin D in their blood were more likely to still be alive 30-days after admission than those with the lowest levels, questioning whether or not seriously ill cats…
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June 22, 2015 Zinc is a key component in over 300 enzymes utilized in the body, and the mineral is also an important structural component of many proteins, hormones, neuropeptides, and hormone receptors. Previous studies report that zinc deficiency can result in immune dysfunction. A recent study authors submit that: “Our results suggested potential interactions between…
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June 17, 2015 A recent study in France was done using men and women ages 45-60 and testing Vitamin D levels in blood. Higher Vitamin D levels in mid life may predict better cognitive skills later in life. The study authors report that: “higher midlife vitamin D concentrations were linked to better outcomes concerning…
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June 5, 2015 Vitamin C is essential for the formation and maintenance of collagen and other structural materials in bones, teeth, and capillaries. A Japanese research group studied the effects of long-term dietary supplementation (20 mg/kg/day or 200 mg/kg/day, for one year) on the thymus, the gland located at the base of the neck that…
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May 20, 2015 Vascular dysfunction plays a major role in the development of atherosclerosis and the formation of coronary plaques and lesions that lead to coronary artery disease. Xiaoran Liu, from The Pennsylvania State University (Pennsylvania, USA), and colleagues evaluated vascular function after a high fat meal challenge. The study authors comment that: “Our…
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May 13, 2015 People with asthma may have an increased risk of vitamin D deficiency. Vitamin D may help reduce inflammation, decrease asthma severity, and improve treatment. New research suggests that having low vitamin D levels might increase the risk of asthma attacks in people with asthma. The authors concluded that vitamin D levels should be…
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May 6, 2015 Creatine is a naturally‐occurring compound that supplies energy to cells throughout the body – primarily muscle. In a recent study,authors submit that: “Oral supplementation with creatine in healthy, moderately physically active young adults improves systemic endothelial‐dependent microvascular reactivity and increases skin capillary density and recruitment.” Here is the link to the entire…
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