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03/05/2020 / By Isabelle Z.

Vitamin C infusions being studied in China as possible treatment for coronavirus-related pneumonia

Novel coronavirus continues to spread around the world, and while authorities scramble to try to contain its spread, some Wuhan doctors are turning to vitamin C infusion therapy to help fight the outbreak. With cases numbering in the hundreds of thousands around the world and a rising death toll, such a therapy could prove very […]

03/05/2020 / By Arsenio Toledo

Scurvy killed French crusader King Louis IX – and it’s making a comeback

Saint Louis IX of France is the only French monarch to be canonized by the Catholic Church. According to records, he spent his final days as part of the Eighth Crusade, which began in 1270. The crusade ended inconclusively after his army landed in Tunisia when Louis died. Traditional accounts have the saint king dying […]

03/02/2020 / By Zoey Sky

Researchers identify 3 antioxidants that help minimize inflammation in heart failure patients

Antioxidants protect your cells from damage caused by harmful molecules called free radicals. According to a study, three antioxidants, namely vitamins C and E and alpha-lipoic acid, help reduce inflammation in patients with heart failure. The findings of this double-blind, crossover study were presented at Experimental Biology 2019 in Orlando. Free radicals and heart health When free radicals […]

01/29/2020 / By Darnel Fernandez

Chronic stress is a cancer risk, but vitamin C can help

Chronic stress, a biological response to emotional pressure and demanding situations over a prolonged period of time, can bring about negative effects on your physical, mental and emotional well-being. These negative health effects could include a higher risk of heart disease, increased gut problems and even accelerated cognitive impairment. Now, recent research suggests that chronic […]

01/28/2020 / By Grace Olson

Increasing vitamin C intake can reduce hip fracture risk by 44 percent: Study

When it comes to healthy bones, people often look to calcium and vitamin D. However, experts suggest adding an unlikely vitamin to the mix: vitamin C. In a recent study published in Osteoporosis International, a team of researchers from Tufts University, Harvard Medical School and the Boston University School of Public Health revealed that taking vitamin C can potentially reduce the likelihood […]

01/24/2020 / By Darnel Fernandez

A hefty dose of vitamin C can help fight the common cold

Just like clockwork, the dreaded common cold comes around every year, causing runny nose, persistent coughing and misery. But does it really have to be this way? According to recent studies, it doesn’t. A study published in the journal Nutrients found that vitamin C is the key to recovering from the symptoms of the common cold. A researcher […]

12/07/2019 / By Darnel Fernandez

Protect yourself against the effects air pollution with these 5 micronutrients

Air pollution is a major environmental problem and is a growing health threat, especially to people living in big cities and other urban areas. With the exception of natural disasters like volcanic eruptions and wildfires, human activity is often considered the sole contributor to the extreme levels of particulate matter found in the air. Air […]

11/28/2019 / By Darnel Fernandez

A quick guide to supplements for vegans

People following a vegan diet should always be on their guard against nutrient deficiencies. Vegans do not eat any animal products at all, including meat, dairy and eggs. Instead, their diet consists of plant foods such as fruits, vegetables, beans and whole grains – alongside a few nuts or seeds. Unfortunately, even with all these healthful […]

11/25/2019 / By Melissa Smith

Antioxidants also shield you from the harmful effects of water contaminants, according to study

Contaminants are ever present, even in seemingly clean water. Researchers suggest that antioxidants such as vitamin C and epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) may help protect you from the harmful effects of hexavalent chromium, a contaminant commonly found in drinking water. Researchers from Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais, Illinois looked at human cells to determine whether antioxidants […]

11/12/2019 / By Arsenio Toledo

ICU no longer – a daily dose of vitamin C proven to reduce ICU times

A study published in the journal Nutrients has shown evidence that ingesting large doses of vitamin C can shorten patient trips to the ICU. The authors of the study, Dr. Harri Hemila and Dr. Elizabeth Chalker, looked through previous publications that studied the effects of vitamin C on the length of ICU stay or the duration of a […]

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