Tag Archives: deficiency

Aspirin and Gut Bacteria: Surprising Discoveries in Treating Hormonal Deficiency

Recent research has revealed a surprising connection between aspirin, gut bacteria, and hormonal deficiency caused by genetic mutations. A study conducted by scientists at the Francis Crick Institute discovered that aspirin and the gut microbiome can play a significant role in alleviating symptoms of hypopituitarism a condition where the pituitary gland fails to produce enough… Read More: Aspirin and Gut Bacteria: Surprising Discoveries in Treating Hormonal Deficiency »

Is Zinc Deficiency Behind the Dramatic Spike in Yeast Infections?

Three out of four women will have a vaginal yeast infection in their lifetime and an estimated 140 million women worldwide suffer recurrent infections.1 Recurrent infections can have a significantly detrimental impact on quality of life, and because resistance against existing treatments is on the rise, women are in dire need of viable treatment alternatives.… Read More: Is Zinc Deficiency Behind the Dramatic Spike in Yeast Infections? »

Top 5 Signs of Vitamin D Deficiency

This article was previously published January 1, 2019, and has been updated with new information. Vitamin D deficiency is incredibly common around the world, but many mistakenly believe they aren’t at risk because they consume vitamin D-fortified foods, such as milk. However, few foods have therapeutic levels of vitamin D naturally, and even fortified foods… Read More: Top 5 Signs of Vitamin D Deficiency »

Vitamin D deficiency may increase risk for addiction to opioids and ultraviolet rays

Vitamin D deficiency strongly exaggerates the craving for and effects of opioids, potentially increasing the risk for dependence and addiction, according to a new study led by researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). These findings, published in Science Advances, suggest that addressing the common problem of vitamin D deficiency with inexpensive supplements could play a… Read More: Vitamin D deficiency may increase risk for addiction to opioids… »