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Turmeric - New Hope for Tendinitis

A derivative of a common spice found in Indian curries offers hope of a new treatment for tendinitis, an international team of researchers has shown.

 

They have found that curcumin, a derivative of turmeric, may help reduce inflammation associated with tendinitis.

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Vitamin D and Psoriatic Arthritis

New research reports a high prevalence of vitamin D insufficiency and deficiency among patients with psoriatic arthritis.

 

Seasonal variation in vitamin D levels was not observed in patients in southern or northern locations.

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Nutrition For Eye Health

Lifestyle and diet can influence course of macular degeneration

 

Study on Eye Health

 

Eating a diet high in vitamin D, as well as the nutrients betaine and methionine, might help reduce the risk of macular degeneration, according to new research conducted by Tufts Medical Center scientists.

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by Dr. Leo Galland

New Vitamin D RDA and Vitamin D Deficiency

Low Vitamin D and the Vitamin D deficiency symptoms that go with it can generally be avoided by eating Vitamin D enriched foods or taking supplements.

 

The latest controversy that has spun out of the new Vitamin D RDA announcement has caused some people to turn away from this important vitamin. But that could put them at risk of low Vitamin D and the Vitamin D Deficiency Symptoms that go along with that.

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By Dr. Leo Galland

5 Supplements That Could Help Prevent the Flu

With winter cold and flu season fast approaching, you may be looking for an edge in boosting immunity.

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Calcium and Vitamin D for Weight Loss?

Navigating through all the different diets available can seem like hacking your way through a jungle with a machete.

 

But what if losing weight was as easy as having a glass or two of milk fortified with Vitamin D?

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