Results of a much-anticipated trial on fish oil and vitamin D generated conflicting headlines last weekend. Some stories declared good news about the popular supplements: Reuters wrote that fish oil “can dramatically reduce the odds of a heart attack while vitamin D’s benefits seem to come from lowering the risk of death from cancer.” The… Read More »
(Reuters Health) – Vitamin D supplementation may not improve bone density or prevent fractures and falls in adults, a large new analysis suggests. After combining data from 81 randomized controlled trials, researchers found no bone benefits from supplementing the vitamin, according to the report in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology. “Our results show that there… Read More »
How to Find Foods High in Vitamin E Vitamin E in foods comes in many forms and types; there are 8 known types. The two main categories of vitamin E are tocopherols and tocotrienols. They both function to reduce damage from toxins in the body, including free radicals. The tocotrienols are better at getting into… Read More »
Nature’s Wonder Vitamin D3 125mcg. Supports strong bones. Equivalent to 5000IU. Helps the Body Absorb Calcium for Strong, Healthy Bones Promotes Colon and Breast Health Vitamin D3 helps the body absorb calcium and is known for its beneficial effects on strong healthy bones. Recent studies have shown vitamin D3 can also aid in maintaining breast… Read More »