TO studio 2021 A study conducted in Korea tested these two methods of obtaining vitamin D. Participants with vitamin D deficiency were given a choice between exposure to sunlight and a modest level of oral vitamin D supplementation (1000 IU of D3 taken daily, to be exact). Serum 25(OH)D levels (ie, the blood biomarker for … Read more
Like bone and cartilage, teeth are mineralized organs, and minerals (specifically calcium and phosphate) are used to strengthen enamel through a process called dental mineralization. Similar to its role in supporting strong, healthy bones, vitamin D is involved in the proper mineralization of teeth.* essential fat-soluble micronutrient helps the body absorb calcium and phosphate, which … Read more
At Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics revision, the authors speculate that it could be because plant-based diets support the production of serotonin and melatonin—two hormones that are essential in the sleep-wake cycle. The gut-brain connection could also be at play. There is something fascinating emerging research to show that microbes in our … Read more
When it comes to choosing the right supplements For you, adding a comprehensive daily multivitamin to your routine is an easy way to support your whole body health by including essential micronutrients and phytonutrients from the get-go.* (Or whatever time works better for you personally.) With a truly complete lineup of 33 ingredients (that’s 14 … Read more
women with elevated (meaning sufficient) levels of vitamin D had better global cognition (i.e., general cognitive function) and longer attention spans, also known as attentional accuracy.* Interestingly, attentional accuracy improvement plateaued around 25(OH) levels D of 32 ng/mL. In men, sufficient levels of vitamin D were also associated with greater accuracy in attention.* Based on … Read more
During an episode of the mindbodygreen podcastAshley Jordan Ferira, Ph.D., RDN, director of scientific affairs for mbg, advises caution when reading “complete” on supplement labels: , E, D, and K? See the eight B vitamins? You see macro minerals there in relevant amounts?” If not, consider the word “complete” as marketing semantics used to convince … Read more
When we talk about the intestine, we are mainly referring to the small intestine, where 90% of food is absorbed.. The quality of health in the intestine depends on the microbiota (also known as intestinal flora), which is made up of microscopic organisms (eg, bacteria, viruses, and fungi) that live in the intestines. Healthy gut … Read more
It’s important to note first that there is no upper limit to the amount of omega-3s you consume, so keep packing your meals with these healthy fatty acids! mbg’s own director of scientific affairs, Ashley Jordan Ferira, Ph.D., RDN, puts it this way: “Just like there are no ‘upper limits’ for carbs or protein, omega-3s … Read more