You can't boost your immune system with supplements, says functional medicine expert—here's what you can do
Taking supplements is often touted as a way to boost the immune system, but Jeffrey Bland says that’s not possible. Here’s ...
The shaky science behind treating measles with vitamin A
Numerous studies have found vitamin A is effective in reducing the severity of measles, including lowering mortality rates.
Vitamin A Is Good For You...Until It's Not
Because vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin, it can build up in your body when it’s taken in high amounts. (Conversely, you'll ...
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Vitamin A, Infections and Measles
I have always had a bias towards the Appeal to Nature Fallacy:An Appeal to Nature Fallacy happens when someone argues that ...
Should you be taking a vitamin A supplement? All the things the nutrient can — and can’t — do
Interest in vitamin A is booming as Americans seek alternative treatments for measles. While the essential nutrient has a ...
Infectious disease doc warns against ‘70s trend making a comeback amid measles outbreaks
The New York City doc warned against a practice that’s rumored to have picked up in Texas, where nearly 200 cases of measles ...
VERIFY: Claim that Vitamin A can be used to treat measles needs context
While Vitamin A can support recovery and help prevent complications, it does not directly fight the measles virus, prevent ...
When Is the Best Time to Take Vitamin B Supplements? Dietitians Explain
Vitamin B6 can also influence serotonin and dopamine levels, which can impact your sleep if taken too late, Keatley says.
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Vitamin D News
2024 — Vitamin D supplements may lower blood pressure in older people with obesity, and taking more than the Institutes of Medicine's recommended daily dose does not provide additional health ...