Research Based health and Fitness
Vitamin D is one of the essential vitamins that we all must have. We see it advertised on certain foods that they are high in Vitamin D, but do we even know what that means? Why do we need Vitamin D? Should we even care? What’s so special about it? Here, we’ll take a look… [Continue Reading]
A new anti-cancer drug aimed at vitamin D receptors on cancer cells has prompted encouraging responses in the levels of PSA (prostate specific antigen) in men with prostate cancer that has become resistant to hormonal therapies. Results of the phase II(a) clinical trial will be presented at the 22nd EORTC-NCI-AACR [1] Symposium on Molecular Targets… [Continue Reading]
Low levels of vitamin D, the essential nutrient obtained from milk, fortified cereals and exposure to sunlight, doubles the risk of stroke in whites, but not in blacks, according to a new report by researchers at Johns Hopkins. Stroke is the nation’s third leading cause of death, killing more than 140,000 Americans annually and temporarily… [Continue Reading]
Research has revealed taking a dietary supplement to boost nitric oxide in the body can significantly boost stamina during high-intensity exercise. The study has important implications for athletes, as results suggest that taking the supplement can allow people to exercise up to 20% longer and could produce a 1-2% improvement in race times. This comes… [Continue Reading]
What is Vitamin A? What foods provide vitamin A? What are recommended intakes of vitamin A? When can vitamin A deficiency occur? Who may need extra vitamin A to prevent a deficiency? What are some current issues and controversies about vitamin A? What are the health risks of too much vitamin A? What are the… [Continue Reading]
What is iron? What foods provide iron? What affects iron absorption? What is the recommended intake for iron? When can iron deficiency occur? Who may need extra iron to prevent a deficiency? Does pregnancy increase the need for iron? Some facts about iron supplements Who should be cautious about taking iron supplements? What are some… [Continue Reading]
What is folate? What foods provide folate? What are the Dietary Reference Intakes for folate? When can folate deficiency occur? What are some common signs and symptoms of folate deficiency? Do women of childbearing age and pregnant women have a special need for folate? Who else may need extra folic acid to prevent a deficiency?… [Continue Reading]
What is Magnesium? What foods provide magnesium? What are the Dietary Reference Intakes for magnesium? When can magnesium deficiency occur? Who may need extra magnesium? What is the best way to get extra magnesium? What are some current issues and controversies about magnesium? What is the health risk of too much magnesium? What is Magnesium?… [Continue Reading]
What is Calcium Recommended Intakes for Calcium Sources of Calcium Calcium Intakes and Status Calcium Deficiency Groups at Risk of Calcium Inadequacy Calcium and Health Health Risks from Excessive Calcium Calcium Interactions with Medications Calcium and Healthy Diets What is Calcium Calcium, the most abundant mineral in the body, is found in some foods, added… [Continue Reading]
What is Vitamin C? Recommended Intakes of Vitamin C Sources of Vitamin C Vitamin C Intakes and Status Vitamin C Deficiency Groups at Risk of Vitamin C Inadequacy Vitamin C and Health Health Risks from Excessive Vitamin C Interactions of Vitamin C with Medications Vitamin C and Healthy Diets What is Vitamin C Vitamin C,… [Continue Reading]