Note: This article was originally published by the Orthomolecular Medicine News Service (OMNS). To subscribe to OMNS, visit http://orthomolecular.org/subscribe.html, and access the OMNS archives as http://orthomolecular.org/resources/omns/index.shtml. The Harvard-led Vitamin D and Omega 3 trial (VITAL), recently published findings showing a meaningful (22%) and statistically significant (p = 0.05, Hazard ratio...
Hidden in plain sight is a nutrient made by the body that has been shrouded in mystery—until now. This important new supplement naturally boosts the body’s levels of coenzyme Q10, vitamin K2, and skeletal muscle proteins. Restoration to natural levels of this nutrient can protect from age-related physical decline, maintain...
Richard Albert Passwater, Ph.D., a pioneer of the natural products industry, passed away on April 28, 2022, at the age of 84. Dr. Passwater is fondly remembered by his colleagues, including the team at WholeFoods Magazine, where Dr. Passwater served as Science Editor for 36 years and wrote WholeFoods Magazine's...
Since 1984, renowned scientist Richard A. Passwater, Ph.D., has been the Science Editor of WholeFoods Magazine, contributing his monthly Vitamin Connection column featuring interviews with the industry's leading experts. In December 2020, we announced Dr. Passwater's retirement. "We know you have enjoyed our popular column Vitamin Connection for decades," Heather...
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We have been focusing on the health benefits of increased levels of vitamin C in the blood. Now it’s time to focus on what is even more important — increasing the amount of vitamin C that gets into the cells and its organelles (specialized subunits within a cell that have...
Recent columns have focused on our expanded knowledge of vitamin C’s health benefits. The over-riding message has been, “Vitamin C is helpful, in higher doses it is highly effective.” This month, we are consulting with Dr. Steve Hickey on maintaining desired blood and immune system levels of vitamin C. This...
Recent columns have focused on new research into the many health benefits of vitamin C. We have discussed both “nutritional” requirements for people in good health and “supranutritional” requirements of others who are fighting health issues beyond scurvy. A common thread in the columns is that the amount of vitamin...
