Graying hair is a cardinal sign of aging, typically beginning in a person’s fourth or fifth decade. Nutritional deficiencies, including low intake of protein, vitamin B12, iron, and copper, can contribute to premature graying. However, a recent review found that some medications may promote gray hair re-pigmentation. Researchers reviewed 27 studies and case reports of medication-induced gray hair re-pigmentation, totaling 133 patients. They categorized the various drugs as anti-inflammatories, stimulators of melanogenesis (the production of melanin, the pigment responsible for hair, skin, and... nutrition aging inflammation drug Hair
Read moreEating citrus fruits reduces the risk of developing stomach cancer. Stomach cancer is the fifth most common cancer worldwide. It is among the deadliest cancers, claiming the lives of nearly 800,000 people every year. Lifestyle factors, such as diet, nutrition, and alcohol, are the primary risk factors for the disease. Findings from a 2007 systematic review suggest that eating citrus fruits reduces the risk of developing stomach cancer. Citrus fruits include oranges, lemons, limes, grapefruits, pomelos, kumquats, and many others. They are excellent sources of vitamin C (https://www.foundmyfitn... nutrition cancer
Read moreObesity is associated with a plethora of problems, but it is also associated with severe micronutrient deficiencies, including vitamin D. A paper I published in 2014 explains a mechanism by which vitamin D affects serotonin and makes a case for how this might be able to affect autism since normal fetal brain development requires serotonin. Here is the link to press release on my study: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/…/140226110836.htm ... vitamin d nutrition brain obesity micronutrients vitamin a
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