Sunday, April 06, 2003

Feel Better, Live Longer

Science has led to a better understanding of the role of antioxidants in fighting disease and delaying or eliminating the effects of aging. I've added a new article on the work of Lester Packer, Ph.D., at the University of California at Berkeley.


12:37:47 PM    

Vitamin D Improves Calcium Intake

Normal levels of vitamin D aren't enough to achieve optimal absorption of calcium

That's the suggestion of two studies in the April issue of the Journal of the American College of Nutrition.

The Creighton University studies indicate that vitamin D supplements can increase calcium absorption by as much as 65 percent, even when a person's initial level of vitamin D is normal. [HealthScoutNews]

More proof that you have to greatly exceed the “minimum” levels of nutrition, which means take a supplement.


10:11:02 AM