J Nutrition July, 2010 -See this, longer synopses, and links to published articles at Nutrition investigator .
Archive for ‘immune system’
AGE meeting details
ThursdayJun 10,2010
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Notes from the American Aging Association Meeting of June, 2010
AGE meeting and LPI news notes
ThursdayJun 10,2010
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Notes from the American Aging Association Meeting of June, 2010 and the Linus Pauling Institute Spring newsletter
AJCN May, 2010
TuesdayMay 4,2010
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SUMMARY - See this, longer synopses, and links to published articles further down this page at DETAILS at www.nutritioninvestigator.org.
Vitamin D,Miracle drug?
ThursdayFeb 11,2010
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The New York Times of February 1, 2010, ran an article titled “Vitamin D: Miracle Drug: Is it science, or just talk?” The author writes, “But don’t start gobbling down vitamin D supplements just yet. The excitement about their health potential is still far ahead of the science. Although numerous studies have been promising, there are scant data from randomized clinical trials. Little is known about what the ideal level of vitamin D really is, whether raising it can improve health, and what potential side effects are caused by high doses.“ The author adds many short quotations from distinguished scientists. Having been similarly quoted in the past, I know how such statements may not represent the scientist’s view. After reading that article, concerned friends have asked me whether taking vitamin D supplements is worthwhile. Here is my response based on years of reading peer-reviewed scientific literature about vitamin D. YES.
Linus Pauling Institute Fall, 2008 Newsletter
MondayDec 15,2008
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This newsletter is remarkable, and available for free if you fill out the LPI form here. I recommend you subscribe to this newsletter, full of outstanding nutrition information based on the latest research from this institute. Here’s a few highlights worth noting: