As daylight hours grow colder and shorter, incidences of the common cold, flu, and respiratory infections spike upwards. Scientists have identified reduced vitamin D levels in winter months as a prime suspect for this increase in infectious disease cases.Vitamin D in...
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By Stephen Daniells, 23-Jun-2010 The heart health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA may be related to their ability to reduce oxidative stress, suggests new research. Oxygen-breathing organisms naturally produce reactive oxygen species (ROS), which play an...
By Stephen Daniells, 24-Jun-2010 Low blood levels of folate are associated with a 35 percent increased risk of hearing loss, says a new study from Australia that strengthens the link between B vitamins and hearing. Findings published in the Journal of Nutrition...
By Stephen Daniells, 18-Jun-2010 Adequate vitamin D levels are best achieved by supplements because of the side-effects of UV exposure, says the results of a new computer simulation model from the US. We can produce vitamin D in our skin on exposure to sunlight, but...
