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Natural products, micronutrients, and nutraceuticals for the treatment of depression: A short review

This 2017 review article explores the potential of natural compounds, micronutrients, and nutraceuticals in managing depression. It highlights the limitations of conventional antidepressants, such as delayed onset and adverse effects, and discusses alternative treatments. The review examines various natural substances, including green tea catechins, anthocyanins, cocoa extracts, resveratrol, omega-3 fatty

June 26, 2025 No Comments

Clinical Challenges in Thyroid Disease: Time for a New Approach?

This 2016 review by Dan Lukaczer critiques the traditional reliance on thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels for diagnosing and managing hypothyroidism, noting that many patients continue to experience symptoms despite normalized TSH. The article advocates for a more comprehensive approach that includes assessing gastrointestinal function, dietary habits, micronutrient status, and measuring

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B Vitamins and Antioxidants Intake is Negatively Correlated with Risk of Stroke in Iran

This case-control study evaluated the association between dietary intake of B vitamins and antioxidants and stroke risk in an Iranian population. The study included 69 stroke patients and 60 healthy controls, assessed using a validated food frequency questionnaire. Male stroke patients showed significantly lower intake of folic acid, and female

June 26, 2025 No Comments

On the significance of magnesium in extreme physical stress

This 1998 animal study published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition explored the effects of magnesium deficiency on cardiovascular, metabolic, and lipid parameters in rats. Over a 21-day period, rats on a magnesium-deficient diet developed cardiac arrhythmias, impaired glucose tolerance, and significantly reduced serum cholesterol levels. The

June 26, 2025 No Comments

Reduction of fibromyalgia symptoms through intravenous nutrient therapy: results of a pilot clinical trial

This pilot clinical study evaluated the effects of intravenous nutrient therapy (modified Myers’ Cocktail) in seven patients with therapy-resistant fibromyalgia. Over eight weeks, participants received weekly infusions and reported significant reductions in pain (60%) and fatigue (80%) (p=0.005), along with noticeable improvements in energy and daily functioning within 24–48 hours

June 26, 2025 No Comments

The Role of Nutrition on Thyroid Function

The narrative review “The Role of Nutrition on Thyroid Function” (Nutrients, 2024, PMID: 39125376) examines the impact of micronutrients—such as iodine, selenium, iron, zinc, copper, magnesium, and vitamins A and B12—on thyroid hormone synthesis and regulation. It highlights how dietary changes can influence the gut microbiota, leading to potential dysbiosis,

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The Role of Vitamins and Minerals in Hair Loss: A Review

This systematic review examines the impact of vitamins and minerals on hair loss, emphasizing the importance of nutrients like iron, zinc, and vitamins A, B, C, D, and E. Deficiencies in these micronutrients can contribute to alopecia, and correcting them may help prevent or treat hair loss. The review suggests

June 26, 2025 No Comments

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