By Shyla Cadogan, RD Magnesium is a top-tier mineral. Over the last year or so, it has made health-related headlines for a reason. It’s recommended you consume roughly 400 mg per day, but many don’t meet this and are often magnesium deficient. By focusing on…
By Elsa Lee Zinc is an important mineral used in your body to support the proper functioning of your immune system and metabolism. Other processes like cell growth, wound healing, and your senses of taste and smell also use zinc as a key element. Your…
By Joe Vitiello We all get older. And achier. Living with joint pain is, well, a pain in the behind, or knees, or back, or – you get it. And though we’re stuck with the aging process, must we be stuck with the achy joints…
By Clio Rourke We all want to feel comfortable in our skin, and vitamins can help us with that. Fortunately, there are plenty of vitamin-enhanced skincare products on the market. But it’s also important to nourish your skin from the inside. With the right combination…
By Study Finds Getting some sun — or just taking a vitamin D supplement — may lower the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes for the nearly 400 million adults at risk worldwide, according to a new study. A team from Tufts Medical Center says…
By Neenah Payne Magnesium: What You Need To Know About This Important Micronutrient points out, As it turns out, many of us probably are somewhat deficient in magnesium. According to research, most aren’t consuming the recommended amount of magnesium to support our body’s needs. It’s also…
By Hazel Flight, Edge Hill University There’s been a lot of chat on social media over the past few months about the importance of magnesium supplements. Many suggest that symptoms such as trouble sleeping, tense muscles and low energy are all signs you’re deficient and…
By Matt Higgins Getting a daily dose of vitamin D is a key component of living a healthy life. From going out into the sun, to taking supplements or eating nutrient-rich food, there are so many sources to benefit your body. StudyFinds has published numerous…
By John Anderer The dietary supplement tricaprin is capable of “dramatically” reversing signs of heart disease in certain patients, according to new research from Osaka University. Scientists report routine supplementation of tricaprin resulted in coronary artery plaque regression and the alleviation of symptoms among patients with…
By Rosanne Lindsay, Naturopath Vitamin D is known as the sunshine vitamin. This is because 90 percent of our vitamin D requirements naturally comes from the sun. Bioavailable vitamin D3 is created in the skin through the action of the sun’s UV-B rays on cholesterol…
By Study Finds Vitamin D supplements could potentially be the key to staving off Alzheimer’s disease, according to new research. Brains of older people with higher levels of the nutrient function better, say nutritionists at Tufts University. The main natural source is sunlight, but wrinkly skin…
By Mac Slavo A St. Louis-based chiropractor, Dr. Eric Nepute is facing federal fines of about half a trillion dollars for allegedly profiting from sales of vitamin D3 and zinc supplements during the “pandemic.” The 27-page complaint filed by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in April…
By John Anderer Here’s a serious motivator for soaking up some extra sunlight — or at least take some extra supplements. New research is revealing compelling evidence that a vitamin D deficiency can lead to premature death. Study authors at the University of South Australia…
By Neenah Payne Note: This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment by a qualified healthcare provider. Dr. Bert Berkson is the author of Alpha Lipoic Acid Breakthrough: The Superb Antioxidant That May Slow Aging,…
By Shyla Cadogan Cystic fibrosis, being the aggressive disease that it is, often presents new clinical obstacles tied to treatment. Now, a new study by Oregon State University researchers may help improve patient outcomes, revealing that CF patients who take vitamin C supplements can help…
By Study Finds Middle-aged people who consume more omega-3-rich foods (like oily fish) and supplements are more likely to be better thinkers and avoid dementia, a new study finds. Researchers with the American Academy of Neurology found eating more of the healthy fatty acids, which…
By John Anderer Taking iron supplements not only benefits people with anemia, but it may also prevent a life-threatening loss of muscle mass among older people. A team from the Federal University of São Carlos in Brazil and University College London reports that suffering anemia…
By Matt Higgins Can simply being out in the sun help battle depression? A new study by international researchers finds that vitamin D may reduce depressive symptoms in adults. Examining dozens of studies from around the world, researchers conducted a meta-analysis on the association between…
By Matt Higgins A specific nutrient could be the secret ingredient in a new anti-aging therapy. Researchers from the University of São Paulo have discovered that the amino acid taurine can help to combat the aging process. The human body produces potentially toxic byproducts called…
By Dr. Joseph Mercola Story at-a-glance One of the latest attempts to thwart your ability to access nutritional supplements comes in the form of draft legislation that would require premarket approval for dietary supplements. In short, it would require supplements — which are food —…
