Alzheimer’s Amyloid Plaque Removal May Be Aided By Vitamin D And Omega 3

In a small pilot study, a team of US researchers has discovered how vitamin D3, a form of vitamin D, and omega 3 fatty acids may help the immune system clear the brain of amyloid plaques, one of the physical hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease…

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Alzheimer’s Amyloid Plaque Removal May Be Aided By Vitamin D And Omega 3

In a small pilot study, a team of US researchers has discovered how vitamin D3, a form of vitamin D, and omega 3 fatty acids may help the immune system clear the brain of amyloid plaques, one of the physical hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease…

Vitamin C Raises Risk Of Kidney Stones

Men who consume high levels of vitamin C are at twice the risk of kidney stones than men who do not. The new finding does not strongly establish that vitamin C is responsible for the occurrence of kidney stones, however it may make us wonder whether large amounts of vitamin C are harmful to the body. Kidney stones are tiny masses of crystals that can painfully obstruct the urinary tract…

Vitamin C Raises Risk Of Kidney Stones

Men who consume high levels of vitamin C are at twice the risk of kidney stones than men who do not. The new finding does not strongly establish that vitamin C is responsible for the occurrence of kidney stones, however it may make us wonder whether large amounts of vitamin C are harmful to the body. Kidney stones are tiny masses of crystals that can painfully obstruct the urinary tract…

Study Raises Questions About Dietary Fats And Heart Disease Guidance

New analysis of missing data casts doubt on diet-heart advice Dietary advice about fats and the risk of heart disease is called into question on bmj.com today as a clinical trial shows that replacing saturated animal fats with omega-6 polyunsaturated vegetable fats is linked to an increased risk of death among patients with heart disease…

Study Raises Questions About Dietary Fats And Heart Disease Guidance

New analysis of missing data casts doubt on diet-heart advice Dietary advice about fats and the risk of heart disease is called into question on bmj.com today as a clinical trial shows that replacing saturated animal fats with omega-6 polyunsaturated vegetable fats is linked to an increased risk of death among patients with heart disease…