Tuesday, August 25, 2015

Monday, August 17, 2015

High Doses of Vitamin D fails to Increase Calcium Absorption

High doses of vitamin D fail to boost calcium absorption, bone mineral density, study finds

High doses of vitamin D are no more effective than a placebo at improving muscle function and preventing falls and fractures in older adults who are deficient, according to recently published research that will weigh heavily in the ongoing debate about how much vitamin D is enough.

http://www.nutraingredients.com/Research/High-doses-of-vitamin-D-fail-to-boost-calcium-absorption-study-finds

Saturday, June 6, 2015

Low Protein, High Carb Diet Effective for Heart Health!




"Low protein, high carbohydrate diets could be just as effective as low calorie diets at promoting a long life and good heart and digestive health.""The mice got the same benefits from a low protein, high carbohydrate as a 40 percent caloric restriction diet."

A low-protein, high-carb diet could be just as effective as cutting calories. ScienceAlert. Chris Pash. June 2, 2015. http://www.sciencealert.com/science-says-a-low-protein-high-carb-diet-could-be-just-as-effective-as-cutting-calories

Wednesday, June 3, 2015

Vitamin D and Calcium Does Not Reduce Menopause Symptoms - Study!





"Women who took vitamin D and calcium supplements had the same number of menopausal symptoms as women who did not take the supplements, according to a study published today in Maturitas, the official journal of the European Menopause and Andropause Society."

Vitamin D and calcium supplements do not improve menopausal symptoms. EurekAlert. Navneet Miller. June 1, 2015. http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2015-06/kp-vda052815.php