Omega-3 fatty acids are known to be highly beneficial for health benefits across all ages, from lowering the risk of death from heart disease and breast cancer, to improving mental health and learning disabilities....
In the United States, diabetes affects more than 30 million people, with Type 2 diabetes accounting for 90-95% of cases. Additionally, more than a third of US adults (84 million) have prediabetes. Many people...
Inflammation is a normal, much needed part of the body’s healing process in response to cellular injury. However, chronic inflammation can cause or advance many chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome, cancer,...
Chronic, low-level inflammation has been linked to a number of chronic diseases including cardiovascular disease and diabetes. The higher the inflammation levels, the higher the risk of developing chronic disease. Sometimes an individual will...
The evidence for a relationship between vitamin D, immune function, and COVID-19 outcomes continues to grow. Many studies have noted a relationship between circumstances in which vitamin D deficiency is more prevalent (such as...
Zinc and copper are important co-factors for enzymes in the body. Zinc is necessary for growth and development, immune function, bone metabolism, and central nervous system function. Copper helps keep bones, skin, nerves, and...
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...
The role vitamin D plays in the immune system response has received much coverage over the last several months. The issue seems more important now with the current coronavirus pandemic, on top of decades...
Decades of research have identified vitamin D as a vital component to a healthy immune system. Now, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, there is talk about vitamin D and its possible role in decreasing the...