Should Acetaminophen Include a Pregnancy Warning?, Vitamin D and Mortality

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Our featured study this week, by Deanna Minich, Ph.D. and Benjamin Brown, ND, reviews the latest science on phytonutrients that support glutathione production. For your convenience, we offer the full-text study from the journal Nutrients .

Yet another study raises concerns that maternal intake of acetaminophen during mid-pregnancy may lead to behavior issues in preschool-age children. Even moderate intake may pose a risk of ADHD and behaviors that explain the terrible twos and three-nagers stages.

Exercise. It's good for your older patients. But did you know that even short bouts and particularly morning workouts can improve memory and decision making? We have two new studies supporting exercise for cognitive functioning. Read more here.

A recent poster session from the Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) emphasizes that vitamin D deficiencies are a contributor to mortality especially in younger and middle-aged people. This is particularly associated with diabetes-related deaths.

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Research Review on Phytonutrients for Glutathione Support

This open access research review by Deanna Minich, Ph.D, and Benjamin Brown, ND outlines nutrient and dietary supplement protocols that can be applied in a clinical setting for glutathione support.

Acetaminophen Poses Risks

In this most recent study on the use of acetaminophen during pregnancy, researcher studied pre-school development tests, as well as temperament and behavior measures. The research adds further concerns about intake during pregnancy.

Exercise Improves Cognitive Functioning in Older Adults

Prescribing moderate exercise should be at the top of your list for aging adults. Two new studies show that shorts bouts of exercise and morning exercise improve memory and decision making.

Vitamin D Prevents Premature Mortality in Younger and Middle-Aged Individuals

This latest vitamin D study lends further merit to global recommendations for vitamin D supplementation to prevent premature mortality, even in younger and mid-life individuals. It also reduces concerns about the possible negative effects of higher 25D levels up to 150 nmol/L.

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