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Published May 11 inCell Reports, the study explains, at least in part, how vitamin K helps prevent diabetes, and could lead to new therapeutic applications for type 2 diabetes. Vitamin K is a micronutrient known for its role in blood clotting, in particular in gamma-carboxylation, an enzymatic...
Health experts have long known that vitamin D is important for healthy bones and teeth.It may also help to protect the body against diseases such as diabetes and cancer.And now,researchers say vitamin D might help fight brain diseases called dementias(痴呆). Dementias are brain diseases that da...
Life Extension recommends that all adults check their blood vitamin D levels at least once a year. If levels are low, discuss supplementation with your health care provider, and then follow up with repeat testing after a few months. Vitamin D May Help Prevent Diabetes ...
Many people use vitamin E supplements in the hope that they will prevent or treat disease. Those hopes are based on the vitamin's ability to: Act as an antioxidant, helping your cells fight off damage caused by daily living and environmental hazards such as cigarette smoke, air pollution, an...
Daily vitamin D supplements do not seem to prevent the development of type 2 diabetes in people already at high risk of the condition, finds a trial from Japan published byThe BMJtoday. The results show that supplements had no clinically meaningful effect in high risk adults, but suggest there...
Vitamin D may affect blood pressure. So be cautious about using Vitamin D if you’re dealing with blood pressure disorders, are taking drugs or supplements that affect blood pressure. Vitamin D may affect blood sugar levels. So if you’re taking drugs for diabetes or insulin you should monito...
Depression, Cancer, and Type 2 Diabetes: Research states that vitamin D supplements do not help prevent or manage depression, cancer, or type 2 diabetes. (5) Side Effects of Vitamin D3 Vitamin D3 dietary supplements may cause side effects. Always consult a healthcare provider before trying a...
The USPSTF found adequate evidence that vitamin D supplementation does not prevent falls. The USPSTF also found that exercise can prevent falls in community-dwelling older adults at increased risk for falls; multifactorial interventions may also be effective in some persons as well.18,19 Other ...
Dr. Kitami explains: “The administration of Vitamin D helps normalize the peritoneal environment. This suggests that the combination of Vitamin D and conventional remedies can enhance their therapeutic efficacy for ovarian cancer. We think this helps prevent the adhesion of cancer cells to the perit...