If everyone were to get their vitamin D from adequate sun exposure, they would be more likely to have optimal levels. Unfortunately, our modern lifestyles do not allow for that. There are several factors...
Zinc is a key cofactor for approximately 3,000 proteins and enzymes in the body. It is necessary for growth and development, immune function, bone metabolism, and central nervous system function. Zinc is a mineral...
Copper is an essential enzyme co-factor that helps keep bones, skin, nerves, and the immune system healthy and working properly. Copper is essential for the formation of collagen, a main component of connective tissue,...
Selenium is an essential nutrient with antioxidant properties that plays a key role in thyroid function, reproduction, and DNA synthesis. Studies have found an association between higher selenium status and a lower risk of...
Vitamin D has a central and complex relationship with the functioning immune system. Vitamin D is important for everything from immune cell activation and modulation to inflammatory regulation, with direct influences on the lung...
The last vitamin D myth that we addressed was the statement that the only people who should be testing their vitamin D levels are those who are considered “high-risk” for deficiency. While there are...
Our vitamin D myth busting series has covered several important topics, with our last possibly being the most important of all – an explanation of why the current recommendation of 600 IU vitamin D...
Our vitamin D myth busting series continues with one of the most important-to-address myths about vitamin D – that the current recommended daily allowance (RDA) of 600 IU per day, from all sources, and...
While it is true that the majority of individuals have no issues when taking vitamin D (in fact, many notice improvements in how they feel), there is a very small percentage of people who...
Some of our recent posts have discussed the topics of vitamin D toxicity and the importance of managing other existing nutrient deficiencies when taking vitamin D. While we will continue with our vitamin D...