Is There a Ratio of Vitamin D to Vitamin K?
Video Friday: How can you know that you are getting enough of both vitamins D and K? Dr. Susan Brown, expert in bone health, explains in today’s featured video Key Points Vitamin D intake...
Your Heart Needs these Nutrients!
Learn what nutrients can help protect the current and future health of your heart! Key Points Essential nutrients such as magnesium, vitamin D, and omega-3s play a large part in maintaining a healthy heart...
Risk of Atrial Fibrillation Decreases as Vitamin D and Magnesium Levels Increase
Studies demonstrate that both vitamin D and magnesium levels can individually affect the risk of atrial fibrillation Key Points Atrial fibrillation affects an estimated 2.7 million Americans or more, and can lead to serious...
Managing High Blood Pressure, “the Silent Killer,” with the Help of Nutrients
Studies show how magnesium, omega-3s, and vitamin D can help lower blood pressure and reduce the risk for hypertension, sometimes more effectively than other conventional interventions Key Points Left untreated, high blood pressure can...
Diseases Associated with “Sunshine Deficiency”
Sunshine has many benefits for human health, and a lack of sunshine exposure can lead to increased risk of many diseases Key Points 340,000 deaths per year in the United States and 480,000 deaths...
Optimal Vitamin D Levels Differ for Specific Outcomes
A review of the strongest evidence available identifies differing optimal vitamin D levels needed to help prevent diseases known as major causes of death Key Points A new review by Grant et al. has...
FDA Approves Health Claim for Magnesium and High Blood Pressure
The FDA has acknowledged the relationship between magnesium intake and a reduced risk of high blood pressure. What other nutrients can help as well? Key Points The FDA is acknowledging a relationship between magnesium...
Does Increasing Vitamin D Levels Also Raise Cholesterol Levels?
New study shows significant relationship between changes in vitamin D levels and changes in lipid levels, with decreasing vitamin D linked to worsening lipid profile Key Points A year to year comparison found a...
Death from All-Causes Less Likely with Higher Vitamin D Levels
New study on individuals with cardiovascular disease shows that those with higher levels of vitamin D were less likely to die from all causes over an 11 year follow-up period Key Points A recent...
Health Issues Related to Magnesium Deficiency
An estimated 42% of young adults have ongoing magnesium deficiency, which could lead to several health complaints Magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral in the human body. It is involved in over 300...