One of the most important things to understand with vitamin D is the variability in individual dose-response It is not uncommon to hear general suggestions about how much vitamin D people need. Whether considering...
Video Friday: Dr. John Campbell reviews the scientific evidence to determine if supplementing with vitamin K2 with vitamin D is absolutely necessary Key Points Vitamin K2 (called menaquinones) is mostly bacterial in origin, and...
At least half do not get enough of this important vitamin D co-nutrient, which is critical to the production and utilization of energy and is important for every cell and pathway in the body...
Education on nutritional strategies to help improve immunity are lacking from the news and public health measures taken to end the COVID-19 pandemic The news these days has been filled with talk about lock-downs,...
Millions died from scurvy in the 18th century due to severe vitamin C deficiency, yet it took decades to implement action based on its discovery They were a hardy crew of sea-faring men, willing...
Which nutrients are you most at risk of not getting enough of, and how does that risk change with weight? Several previous posts have discussed how body weight or body mass index (BMI) affects...
Why do vitamin D levels vary among different people taking the same supplemental dose? There are several factors including the intake of certain nutrients that influence how an individual’s vitamin D level responds to...
What’s the best nutrient level for health? Lab test results often come with a set of numbers next to the result called a “reference range.” What does this mean, and does it represent the...
A secondary analysis of the VITAL trial results found a decreased risk of advanced cancer with vitamin D supplementation with normal BMI Vitamin D has known anticancer effects, and much research has been published...
4.5 times greater risk of death from COVID-19 among those without vitamin D compared to those with regular supplementation prior to diagnosis With COVID-19, several risk factors exist for disease severity and outcome, including...