Vitamin D supplements may slow biological aging by protecting telomeres
A new report from the VITAL study—a large, long-term randomized clinical trial—has found that taking vitamin D supplements may help protect telomeres, the tiny...
How your diet can help prevent Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease is a serious condition that causes memory loss and thinking problems.
While there’s no cure, research shows that what you eat can make a...
Too much vitamin B6 can be toxic. 3 symptoms to watch out for
Side effects from taking too much vitamin B6 – including nerve damage – may be more widespread than we think, Australia’s medicines regulator says.
In...
Why bananas can lower blood pressure effectively
New research from the University of Waterloo suggests that eating more potassium-rich foods like bananas and broccoli may be even more effective for lowering...
B vitamins may help lower blood pressure, especially when medications fall short
A recent study from the University of Maine has found that B vitamins might be a helpful way to lower high blood pressure, especially...
Vitamin B3 boosts body’s natural cancer fighters, study finds
Scientists at the University of Minnesota have found a promising new way to improve cancer treatment by using a vitamin most people already know—vitamin...
Can vitamins and supplements really protect heart health?
Heart disease is the leading cause of death around the world, and many people are looking for ways to keep their hearts healthy. Besides...
Why vitamin D matters more as we age
As we grow older, our bodies need more care to stay healthy—and one of the most important nutrients for older adults is vitamin D....
Low vitamin B12 levels may cause harmful inflammation
A new study has found a strong connection between low levels of vitamin B12 and chronic inflammation — a condition linked to several serious...
How vitamins can help manage type 2 diabetes
Managing type 2 diabetes often starts with healthy eating, regular exercise, and sometimes medications. But now, more people are asking if vitamins can also...