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Mechanism of fatty-acid coupled adaptive immunity in SARS-CoV-2 revealed

A new study explains how SARS-CoV-2 adapts its immunogenicity to the immune response of the host.

20 Feb 2022

Immune-boosting supplements do not lessen risk of death from COVID-19, review finds

A new review of COVID-19 hospitalization data by researchers at The University of Toledo has found that taking immune-boosting supplements such as vitamin C, vitamin D and zinc do not lessen your chance of dying from COVID-19.

17 Feb 2022

Skin cells outside of the hair follicles play large role in the development of a pimple

Acne is among the most common skin diseases in the United States, according to the American Academy of Dermatology Association, affecting up to 50 million Americans each year. It is also among the least studied.

17 Feb 2022

Study suggests folic acid supplementation linked to increased risk for COVID-19 diagnosis

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers evaluated if folic acid or methotrexate use impacts the risk of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) diagnosis or associated mortality in the United Kingdom (UK).

15 Feb 2022

Canadian study estimates incidence rate of reinfection in healthcare workers

Researchers from various Canadian institutions document all cases of reinfection discovered during the first year of the project.

15 Feb 2022

Progression of Alzheimer's disease is linked to oxidative brain damage, research confirms

Increased oxidative damage is linked to neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's disease (AD). Even though the pathophysiology of AD has been widely investigated, the likely relationship between mitochondrial dysfunction and the disease remains largely unknown.

14 Feb 2022

Gut bacteria transfer genes through sex to take vitamin B12, study shows

Your gut bacteria need vitamin B12 just as much as you do. Though DNA is usually passed from parent to child, new research shows gut bacteria transfer genes through "sex" in order to take their vitamins.

2 Feb 2022

Study investigates how vitamin D or omega fatty acids may affect rates of autoimmune diseases

Autoimmune diseases (AD) such as rheumatoid arthritis, polymyalgia rheumatica, autoimmune thyroid disease and psoriasis, are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality as people age.

28 Jan 2022

Effects of multi-nutrient supplementation on COVID-19 severity in elderly patients

In a new study, researchers analyzed the effects of multi-nutrient supplementation on SARS-CoV-2 vaccine efficacy and the overall improvement of respiratory and muscle function in elderly COVID-19 patients.

27 Jan 2022

Daily supplementation with vitamin D and fish oil may lower the risk of autoimmune disease

Taking daily vitamin D supplements - or a combination of vitamin D and omega-3 fish oil - appears to carry a lower risk of developing autoimmune disease, with a more pronounced effect after two years, finds a trial of older US adults published by The BMJ today.

27 Jan 2022

Echinacea as a potential force against coronavirus infections

A new review identified clinical studies evaluating coronavirus infections in the context of Echinacea administration and assessed preventive and therapy advantages against COVID-19.

21 Jan 2022

Mediterranean diet linked to lower mortality in adults over 65

A greater adherence to the Mediterranean diet which had been assessed through an index made with biomarkers during a 20-year scientific monitoring is associated with a lower mortality in adults over 65.

20 Jan 2022

Microbial characteristics of COVID-19

To better understand how the disease progresses, a recent paper in the journal Frontiers in Medicine discusses the role of the human microbiota in this condition.

13 Jan 2022

Scientists shine new light on the complexity of vitamin B12 diseases

A team of researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and collaborating institutions has shed new light into the complexity of vitamin B12 diseases.

10 Jan 2022

FIND trial: Higher vitamin D intake does not affect mortality or cardiovascular disease, cancer risk

A trial by the University of Eastern Finland found that taking a much higher dose of vitamin D than recommended for five years did not affect total mortality or the incidence of cardiovascular disease or cancer in older men and women.

7 Jan 2022

How diet, supplements and lifestyle changes can help battle COVID

A recent editorial in the journal Nutrients emphasizes how efficacious non-pharmacological interventions in conjunction with the promotion of healthy lifestyle and dietary patterns may improve overall health status and reduce the risk of infection with the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), as well as the potential adverse effects of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

6 Jan 2022

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Latest Vitamin K News and Research

Mechanism of fatty-acid coupled adaptive immunity in SARS-CoV-2 revealed

Immune-boosting supplements do not lessen risk of death from COVID-19, review finds

Skin cells outside of the hair follicles play large role in the development of a pimple

Study suggests folic acid supplementation linked to increased risk for COVID-19 diagnosis

Canadian study estimates incidence rate of reinfection in healthcare workers

Progression of Alzheimer's disease is linked to oxidative brain damage, research confirms

Gut bacteria transfer genes through sex to take vitamin B12, study shows

Study investigates how vitamin D or omega fatty acids may affect rates of autoimmune diseases

Effects of multi-nutrient supplementation on COVID-19 severity in elderly patients

Daily supplementation with vitamin D and fish oil may lower the risk of autoimmune disease

Echinacea as a potential force against coronavirus infections

Mediterranean diet linked to lower mortality in adults over 65

Microbial characteristics of COVID-19

Scientists shine new light on the complexity of vitamin B12 diseases

FIND trial: Higher vitamin D intake does not affect mortality or cardiovascular disease, cancer risk

How diet, supplements and lifestyle changes can help battle COVID

Recommended choline intake during pregnancy improves child's sustained attention

Echinacea, a potent antiviral against SARS-CoV-2

Researchers warn about the dangers of vitamin B12 deficiency in people following plant-based diets

Exploring the Mediterranean diet as a potential strategy against SARS-CoV-2

Unveiling Hidden Potential: Organoids for Disease Modeling in Neuroscience Research

How GLP‑1 Agonists Are Shaping the Future of Obesity Treatment With Dr Bryony Henderson

Flow chemistry, AI, and NMR: A next-gen approach to scalable API production

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