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“The participants were part of a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled vitamin E supplementation trial in which they received a multivitamin supplement providing 50 percent of the recommended dietary allowance of vitamins and minerals, including zinc, daily for one year.”

“"The epigenome is a set of mechanisms inside a cell that regulates which genes turn on and turn off. So when stem cells don't receive enough vitamin C, the epigenome can become damaged in a way that increases stem cell function but also increases the risk of leukemia."”

“A retrospective study found that for each standard deviation increase in serum vitamin D people were 7.94 times more likely to have a mild rather than severe COVID-19 outcome and were 19.61 times more likely to have a mild rather than critical outcome.”

“Several other supplements looked promising at first, including carotenoids, calcium, CoQ10, curcumin, vitamin D3, and NAD+ boosters. But most of these early links faded after more careful statistical testing.”

“Although food is usually the best way to obtain the necessary nutrients to support muscle mass, a few supplements may benefit muscle health, such as vitamin D, which is involved in cell signaling and muscle protein synthesis, and creatine monohydrate, which not only increases muscle mass and strength but also appears to benefit the brain.”

“Previous research has identified dietary components that reduce age-related cognitive impairment, including vitamin E, folate, and vitamin D. Authors of a new report investigated the effects of creatine on cognitive function in older adults.”

“Vitamin B6, antihistamines, and some prescription medications are used to treat nausea and vomiting during pregnancy; however, additional treatments that address hormonal imbalances are needed.”

“Each additional adverse event during childhood was associated with an 11% increased chance of shorter telomeres past age 50. Telomere length is a biomarker of healthy aging with shorter telomeres indicating accelerated aging. Lifestyle factors that have been shown to delay telomere shortening including physical exercise, vitamin D sufficiency, omega-3 fatty acid sufficiency, and meditation.”

“The study's authors proposed that the cognitive effects of multivitamin/multimineral intervention may occur by activating vitamin and mineral receptors in the hippocampus, given its prominent role in recall memory.”

“Plant-based dietary patterns are typically higher in fiber, vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients than other dietary patterns. Consequently, they may confer health benefits that reduce the risk of cardiovascular and metabolic disorders.”