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Lower levels of active B12 linked to slower visual processing and cognitive decline, suggesting current guidelines may not adequately ensure brain health.

Feb 20, 2025

“The researchers also assessed blood biomarkers associated with nerve damage and brain health. They found that lower B12 levels, particularly the active form of the vitamin, were associated with slower visual processing, cognitive decline, and increased signs of white matter damage in the brain.”

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Infants born to mothers on strict vegetarian diets are 2.7 times more likely to be small for gestational age, weighing an average of 240 grams less at birth.

Feb 6, 2025

“Ensuring sufficient intake of essential nutrients—such as vitamin B12, iron, omega-3 fatty acids, and iodine—through supplementation or fortified foods could help reduce this risk. Learn more about how to have a healthy pregnancy in Aliquot #100: Optimizing for a Healthy Pregnancy & Early Childhood.”

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Vitamin C decreased the incidence of post-operative atrial fibrillation (AF) by 44% in cardiac surgery patients

Mar 26, 2020

“On the other hand, oral administration shortened the length of hospital stay by only 7% (0.4 days), whereas intravenous administration decreased it by 16% (1.5 days). Thus, the effect of intravenous vitamin C administration was greater for the length of hospital stay, but less for the occurrence of post-operative AF.”

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A diet abundant in antioxidants, iron-chelating nutrients, and polyunsaturated fatty acids mitigates harmful iron accumulation in the brain, preserving cognitive function.

Jan 8, 2025

“The brain scans revealed that iron levels increased markedly over time, and higher iron accumulation correlated with poorer cognitive function. However, a higher intake of antioxidants, vitamins, iron-chelating nutrients, and polyunsaturated fatty acids mitigated iron accumulation.”

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Lifestyle and environmental exposures—termed the 'exposome'—may substantially outpace genetic factors in driving premature death and age-related disease.

Apr 17, 2025

“The analysis identified three disease states and 22 biomarkers related to liver and kidney function, cardiovascular and metabolic health, inflammation, longevity, genetics, and vitamin and mineral status that independently drive biological aging and disease risk.”

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