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Deficiency in This Vitamin is Linked to "Brain Clumps" Seen in Neurodegenerative Conditions

A unique feature in many diseases marked by declining brain function, such as Alzheimer’s, is the development over time of what is sometimes colloquially called “brain clumps” which are really tangles of proteins that physically get in the way of nerve communication.  Called tauopathy, this term refers to neurodegenerative disease marked by tangles of structural proteins (tau protein) that impair nerve cell function in the brain.  New research suggests biotin defic... Read More
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Micronutrient Status Gaining Attention in Post-Pandemic World

Now more than ever, Americans are taking a closer look at the health of their immune system.  Micronutrients – the vitamins, minerals, and molecules that regulate everything in biology – which are needed to launch a massive attack against the COVID virus are the same micronutrients needed to calm the storm once the threat subsides.  Assessing micronutrient status is a key step in staying healthy during this pandemic. A research paper from the medical journal Clinical Im... Read More
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T-Cells Trump Antibodies for Long-Term Immunity to the COVID Virus

In fact, people who get mild cases of COVID often don’t even have enough antibodies in their bloodstream to be detected by lab tests, yet they have long-lasting immunity to the virus.  The reason: Their T-cells – which are a type of white blood cell called T-lymphocytes – carry a much more detailed and complete memory of the shape of the virus compared to antibodies.  A recent study from Sweden, which has experienced more open spread of COVID-19 than other Europea... Read More
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