Vits, Mins and Supps
Is Vitamin E Wise for Liver Health?
Is Vitamin E Wise for Liver Health? New research on Vitamin E suggests that it could play a role in treating a fatty liver. However, one of Vitamin E’s characteristics does not necessarily make supplementing with it a good choice. by Nicole Cutler, L.Ac. Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin that has been a popular…
Read MoreDangerous Supplements
Dangerous Supplements We Americans do love our dietary supplements. More than half of the adult population have taken them to stay healthy, lose weight, gain an edge in sports or in the bedroom, and avoid using prescription drugs. In 2009, we spent $26.7 billion on them, according to the Nutrition Business Journal, a trade publication.…
Read MoreCould Vitamin D Be the Missing Ingredient in HCV Therapy?
Could Vitamin D Be the Missing Ingredient in HCV Therapy? Even though an estimated 170 million people worldwide are infected with Hepatitis C, the current treatment can only help about half of them. However, new research suggests that a common vitamin could greatly increase Hepatitis C treatment’s effectiveness. by Nicole Cutler, L.Ac. Previous research has…
Read MoreCan Vitamin B-12 Help Hepatitis-Related Fatigue?
Can Vitamin B-12 Help Hepatitis-Related Fatigue? To ease the exhaustion typical of hepatitis, people are constantly looking for an energy booster. Find out if vitamin B-12 could help power you through your fatigue. by Nicole Cutler, L.Ac. Anyone living with chronic hepatitis knows that fatigue is one of this illness’s biggest challenges. Thus, rumors of…
Read MoreAre You Deficient in Magnesium?
Are You Deficient in Magnesium? We were shocked to find out just how common low magnesium is, and the things that it causes… Just remember, it is always best to check with your doctor and get your mag level tested… but if you’re not sure at least try to incorporate the following items into your…
Read MoreVitamin B12 May Significantly Enhance Standard Hepatitis C Treatment
Vitamin B12 Enhances Hep C Treatment Adding Vitamin B12 to hepatitis C virus treatments significantly improved the body’s ability to keep the virus at bay, according to a new study. The new study, published online in the journal Gut, found that the effects of B12 were particularly strong in patients whose infections had become difficult…
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