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“Nitrites, used as preservatives in processed meats, can form cancer-causing nitrosamines when cooked or during digestion in the human colon. Nitrates, similar compounds found in plants, can also form nitrosamines but tend to form nitric oxide instead, due to the presence of vitamin C in the plants.”

“Some research suggests that dietary supplements might offer a means to lengthen telomeres. Candidates include vitamin D, omega-3 fatty acids, and TA-65, a product that purportedly contains extracts of astragalus membranaceus, a plant-based compound that demonstrates anti-aging effects.”

“A national survey analysis estimated severe vitamin D deficiency in 2.6% of US adults, moderate deficiency in 22%, and insufficiency in 40.9%, with prevalence changing according to the threshold used. Testing can help match intake to an individual's starting status.”

“Notable differences between the macronutrient content of breast milk and cow's milk drive home the fact that breast milk is a highly dynamic, species-specific fluid that provides proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals to support and nourish a human infant.”

“The clip also raises questions about micronutrient status. A systematic review found a slight association between vitamin D status and total testosterone, with substantial heterogeneity, and concluded that both may reflect overall health status.”

“In this mini-review, researchers summarize evidence from both epidemiological and mechanistic studies investigating the role of vitamin D in cancer.”

“Vitamin C supports collagen production and stress defenses, yet few studies directly measure how diet influences vitamin C inside living skin. A new study tackled this gap by tracking how increasing vitamin C intake from whole foods changes vitamin C levels inside different layers of human skin.”

“Half of the participants received 500 milligrams of vitamin C twice daily for four weeks; the other half received a placebo. They assessed the participants' fatigue, attention, anxiety, and other aspects of work performance and mental health status.”

“However, other research has shown that poor vitamin D status increases the risk of COVID-19 infection and severe outcomes. These findings demonstrate that people with COVID-19 have poor vitamin C status, which may influence the severity of their disease.”

“Dr. Patrick also discusses glucose, HbA1c, fasting insulin, kidney and electrolyte markers, hs-CRP, fibrinogen, thyroid tests, CBC, vitamin D, sex hormones, IGF-1, and the Omega-3 Index.”