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~ Uncle Russ

In a longitudinal study involving 78 (44 female, 34 male) free-living, elderly subjects between the ages of 70 and 75 years at baseline, after assessing intake of vitamins, the authors concluded that, “Multivitamin supplementation may be necessary, even in healthy individuals, to ensure an adequate micronutrient intake in the elderly.” Data was collected at baseline and after 10 years. At baseline, intake of all vitamins except vitamin B1 were sufficient and exceeded the lowest European RDI. However, 10 years later, the prevalence of vitamin B2 and vitamin A deficiencies rose to 50% and vitamin C deficiency rose from 3% to 6% in men and 2.3% to 4.5% in women. The authors conclude, “…a considerable proportion of our successfully aging elderly were already deficient in, or at high risk of becoming deficient in several essential vitamins. Multivitamin supplementation may be necessary, even in healthy individuals, to ensure an adequate micronutrient intake in the elderly.”

Multivitamin Supplementation May be Necessary in the Elderly

A research team from Denmark examined the vitamin D status in patients with alcoholic cirrhosis compared to those with primary biliary cirrhosis. They found that vitamin D deficiency in cirrhosis relates to liver dysfunction rather than etiology, with lower levels of vitamin D in alcoholic cirrhosis than in primary biliary cirrhosis.

Vitamin D deficiency in cirrhosis

I told you so.

~ Uncle Russ

Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine and Creighton University School of Medicine in Omaha have reported that markedly higher intake of vitamin D is needed to reach blood levels that can prevent or markedly cut the incidence of breast cancer and several other major diseases than had been originally thought. The findings are published February 21 in the journal Anticancer Research

Higher vitamin D intake needed to reduce cancer risk

D-3 for you and me…

~ Uncle Russ

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~ Uncle Russ

ScienceDaily (Feb. 25, 2011) — A study of more than 3,000 children shows that low vitamin D levels are associated with increased likelihood that children will develop allergies, according to a paper published in the February 17 online edition of the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. Researchers from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University headed the study.

Low Vitamin D Levels Linked to Allergies in Kids

In the winter, pre-teen girls may need more vitamin D — either from diet or supplements — to have healthy bones, a new study says.

How much vitamin D do pre-teen girls need?

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~ Uncle Russ

ScienceDaily (Feb. 15, 2011) — People who follow a vegan lifestyle — strict vegetarians who try to eat no meat or animal products of any kind — may increase their risk of developing blood clots and atherosclerosis or “hardening of the arteries,” which are conditions that can lead to heart attacks and stroke. That’s the conclusion of a review of dozens of articles published on the biochemistry of vegetarianism during the past 30 years.

Vegans’ Elevated Heart Risk Requires Omega-3s and B12, Study Suggests

People who follow a vegan lifestyle — strict vegetarians who try to eat no meat or animal products of any kind — may increase their risk of developing blood clots and atherosclerosis or “hardening of the arteries,” which are conditions that can lead to heart attacks and stroke. That’s the conclusion of a review of dozens of articles published on the biochemistry of vegetarianism during the past 30 years. The article appears in ACS’ bi-weekly Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.

Vegans’ elevated heart risk requires omega-3s and B12

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~ Uncle Russ

Fraud
Deceit
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~ Uncle Russ

Previously linked to the severity of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in humans, vitamin D deficiency has now been shown to alter lung structure and function in young mice.

Vitamin D deficiency alters lung growth and decreases lung function

The FDA has just notified one pharmacy that it will no longer be allowed to manufacture or distribute injectable vitamin C—despite its remarkable power to heal conditions that conventional medicine can’t touch. Please help reverse this outrageous decision!

Action Alert—Now the FDA Is Going After Vitamin C!

ScienceDaily (Jan. 19, 2011) — African-American women had lower vitamin D levels than white women, and vitamin D deficiency was associated with a greater likelihood for aggressive breast cancer, according to data presented at the Third AACR Conference on the Science of Cancer Health Disparities.

Vitamin D Levels Lower in African-Americans, Research Finds

A cross-sectional study by researchers from Tufts University and published in the journal Public Health Nutrition has indicated that a diet lacking in essential micronutrients, including vitamin C and vitamin E, can increase the risk of developing metabolic syndrome and, subsequently, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

Low Vitamin C, E Linked to Metabolic Disease

Moringa and Zija(R) are an excellent source of Vitamin A, naturally occurring and fully bioavailable, for vision wellness nutritional benefit. DRINK LIFE IN!(R)

~ Uncle Russ

Source:Nutrition Horizon

Sector:Functional & Fortified Foods, Nutrition

Summary:Some 535 million children around the world, between the ages of 6 months and 5 years, suffer from moderate to severe vitamin A deficiency, making it a global public health problem. Thirty seven percent of these children live in India.

Partnership Established to Address Vitamin A Deficiency in India

Vitamin D supplementation and exercise may help prevent older men and women from falling, suggests a new review of 54 studies by the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF).

Exercise, vitamin D tied to fewer falls

Linus Pauling remains correct.

~ Uncle Russ

Dietary Vitamin D, Sunlight Exposure, and Breast Cancer Risk

The majority of vitamins B 6 and B 12 on the market is from rendered pig intestines from slaughter houses; do not consume such products.

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~ Uncle Russ

THE FACTS Millions of Americans take multivitamins daily, looking to get all sorts of health benefits. But when it comes to a good night’s sleep, can these pills do a disservice?

The Claim: Multivitamins Can Disrupt Users’ Sleep

Poor Vitamin D Status May Negatively Affect Lung Function in Asthmatics

Vitamin D Status May be Associated with HDL Particle Size

As we reported last week, the Institute of Medicine’s (IOM) new and absurdly low vitamin D recommendation flies in the face of scientific evidence. Now we need your help to get Congress to launch an investigation.

Action Alert: Vitamin D Report Panelist Has Ties to Big Pharm

The report Americans get enough D-3, from Big Pharma financed sources, is bogus.  More attempts at confusion.  Plants cure, drugs kill.

~ Uncle Russ

An Institute of Medicine panel says most North Americans don’t need the supplements. Studies that link low blood levels of the nutrients to heart disease, cancers and other problems are ‘inconclusive and often contradictory,’ it says.

We get enough vitamin D and calcium, panel finds

Inadequate dietary intake of vitamin D is associated with higher levels of cognitive impairment; however it remains unclear if the link is causal, according to a new study.

Low vitamin D status associated with cognitive decline: Study

The likelihood of having depression is significantly increased in people with deficient level of vitamin D, compared with people with adequate levels of the sunshine vitamin, says a new study.

Low vitamin D levels linked to increased depression risk

Inadequate dietary intake of vitamin D is associated with higher levels of cognitive impairment; however it remains unclear if the link is causal, according to a new study.

Low vitamin D status associated with cognitive decline: Study

Researchers from the UC Davis Health System have found that compared with healthy controls, blood levels of vitamin D are significantly reduced in patients in the Sacramento area with metabolic syndrome, a constellation of disease risk factors that affects about one in three U.S. adults and predisposes them to diabetes, heart disease and stroke.

Study finds low vitamin-d levels in northern California residents with metabolic syndrome

(PhysOrg.com) — The nation’s top scientific advisory panel today recommended that adults modestly increase their intake of vitamin D, known as the “sunshine vitamin,” from a daily dose of 200 international units to 600 international units. The panel also extended the safe upper limit for adults from 2000 IU to 4000 IU daily.

 Everyone should boost intake of vitamin D, IOM says

The likelihood of having depression is significantly increased in people with deficient level of vitamin D, compared with people with adequate levels of the sunshine vitamin, says a new study.

Low vitamin D levels linked to increased depression risk

ZIJA is a good source of naturally occurring Vitamin D-3.

~ Uncle Russ

The likelihood of having depression is significantly increased in people with deficient level of vitamin D, compared with people with adequate levels of the sunshine vitamin, says a new study.

Low vitamin D levels linked to increased depression risk

D-3 for you and me.

~ Uncle Russ

 In a population-based longitudinal study involving 559 women, results indicate that vitamin D insufficiency may be associated with a prospective increased risk of systolic hypertension. Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D level was measured at baseline (vitamin D insufficiency: less than 80 nmol/L). During 14 years of follow up, blood pressure was measured annually (systolic hypertension: at least 140 mm Hg). After adjusting for potential confounders, baseline vitamin D insufficiency was associated with more than a 3-fold increased risk of 14-year systolic hypertension. Non-significant association was observed between vitamin D insufficiency and concurrent systolic hypertension. Thus, the authors of this study conclude, “Consistent with previous animal and human studies, we found a single-time measure of vitamin D among young adult women was associated with systolic hypertension 14 years later. These prospective results suggest the need for further study of the role vitamin D insufficiency in early adulthood as a risk factor in subsequent hypertension among women.”

Vitamin D Insufficiency may be Associated with Increased Risk of Systolic Hypertension Later in Life

Zija® is a good source of vitamin D-3.

~ Uncle Russ

In a retrospective study involving 142 patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) undergoing hemodialysis, results indicate that serum vitamin D levels may be inversely associated with erythropoietin responsiveness. After adjusting for potential confounders, serum 25-hydroxy-cholecalciferol [25(OH)D3] concentration was independently associated with hemoglobin (Hb) and ESA (erythropoiesis-stimulating agents) / Hb index. Thus, the authors of this study conclude, “Serum 25(OH)D(3) concentration is independently associated with erythropoietin responsiveness in CKD patients on maintenance HD. If this association will be confirmed, treatment trials looking at the effect of vitamin D supplementation on anemia treatment in CKD patients may be warranted.”

Vitamin D Supplementation May Benefit Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease undergoing Hemodialysis

I told you so.

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~ Uncle Russ

In a study involving 37 children with atopic dermatitis (AD), aged 8 months to 12 years of age, results indicate serum vitamin D levels may be inversely associated with AD severity. Mean 25-hydroxyvitamin D serum levels were significantly higher in patients with mild AD, as compared to patients with moderate or severe AD. Additionally, an association was observed between vitamin D deficiency and AD severity with increased sIgE to microbial antigens. Thus, the authors of this study conclude, “These data suggest that vitamin D deficiency may be related to the severity of atopic dermatitis and advocate the need for studies evaluating the use of vitamin D as a potential treatment in patients with this disease.”

Vitamin D Supplementation May benefit Pediatric Patients with Atopic Dermatitis

Lack of nutrition as well as the wrong nutrition cause disease, maladies and kill.

~ Uncle Russ

In a prospective study involving 479 schoolchildren aged 5 to 12 years, results indicate that poor vitamin D status may be associated with an increased risk of developing adiposity. Vitamin D status was assessed at baseline (deficient [25(OH)D concentrations <50 nmol/L], insufficient [25(OH)D concentrations >=50 and <75 nmol/L], or sufficient [25(OH)D concentrations <=75 nmol/L]). After adjusting for confounders, vitamin D deficient children showed a 0.1/year greater change in BMI, a 0.03/y greater change in subscapular-to-triceps skinfold-thickness ratio, and a 0.8 cm/y greater change in waist circumference, compared with vitamin D sufficient children. Thus, the authors of this study conclude, “Vitamin D serostatus was inversely associated with the development of adiposity in school-age children.”

Poor Vitamin D Status in Children may Increase Risk of Adiposity

Vitamin D and Parathyroid Hormone may Independently Affect Whole-Body Insulin Sensitivity

Vitamin D Status and Vascular Calcification

Consume fresh citrus daily.  Forget the phony pharma.

~ Uncle Russ

A single injected dose of vitamin C may not only prevent the onset of sepsis, but also reverse the disease, according to data from a mouse study from The University of Western Ontario and Lawson Health Research Institute.

Vitamin C may prevent and help sepsis

It is not about the beta carotene, it’s about the carrot. Eat more plants live longer.”. Mark Bittman, WHAT’S WRONG WITH WHAT WE EAT?

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The vitamin A precursor beta-carotene has an important function in providing for an adequate supply of total vitamin A, according to a consensus paper published by international experts.

Expert panel highlights need for beta-carotene fortification

Low levels of vitamin D, the essential nutrient obtained from milk, fortified cereals and exposure to sunlight, doubles the risk of stroke in whites, but not in blacks, according to a new report by researchers at Johns Hopkins.

Vitamin D Deficiency Doubles Stroke Risk