Twenty percent of older adults are deficient in folate (vitamin B9). Researchers examined over twenty-seven thousand medical records of men and women between 60 and 75. The Study https://www.newsmax.com/health/health-news/low-folate-dementia-death-aging/2022/03/22/id/1062407/. None of them were previously diagnosed with dementia. For four years, … Continue reading
Older adults can become deficient in vitamin B12 (VB12) and can result in Alzheimer’s-like symptoms. Give them a VB12 shot, and all is normal. VB12 does not cure Alzheimer’s disease. It only corrects the symptoms of VB12 deficiency. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/alzheimers-disease/expert-answers/alzheimers/faq-20057895 Forms … Continue reading
Hundreds of functions in the human body require zinc. This same mineral has shown impressive results in recent studies of people hospitalized with coronavirus. COVID-19 Severity Predictor https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/can-zinc-levels-predict-covid-19-severity A recent study conducted in Spain showed coronavirus patients with high levels … Continue reading
Magnesium is required for over 300 functions in the body. Four out of five people over the age of 71 are deficient. The risk of cardiovascular disease increases significantly as magnesium levels fall. Magnesium Deficiency https://www.pharmacytimes.com/news/study-half-of-all-americans-are-magnesium-deficient We are in a … Continue reading
Many of us take a multivitamin supplement. Most of these supplements contain vitamin E. However, in most cases, this vitamin is synthetic (dl-alpha-tocopherol derived from petroleum products) and not as effective as the natural vitamin E, d alpha-tocopherol. Vitamin E … Continue reading
Balance in our bodies can create a long and healthy life. However, imbalances or deficiencies can wreak havoc on health and wellness. Over time, hormone balance begins to shift with age. Human growth hormone (HGH) is the controller of your … Continue reading
Our lifestyle choices affect our health. I am an advocate of balanced nutrition, caloric restriction, fasting, and maintaining an alkaline body environment. Additionally, routine exercise (all types), toxin avoidance, and daily stress management provide a higher propensity for a long … Continue reading
I read an article today about vitamin D3 and RA (rheumatoid arthritis). RA is an autoimmune disease. There are over one hundred diseases classified as autoimmune. This means that your body’s immune system produces antibodies to fight its own cells. … Continue reading
I’ve always been curious why many diseases (symptoms) are caused by vitamin or mineral deficiency, yet many (almost all) doctors never address the issue of nutritional deficiency before dispensing prescription drugs. Maybe I’ve never been around the doctors or the … Continue reading
I advocate balanced nutrition. It is not difficult, but it requires constant attention. Mineral-depleted soils, purification processes, food production methods and packaging are the primary reasons why so many vitamins and minerals are not present in today’s foods. One mineral, … Continue reading