Guidelines for the Use of Vitamin D and 25(OH)D Testing

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Clinical Guidelines for the Use of Vitamin D: Empirical Supplementation and 25(OH)D Testing for Disease Prevention Numerous studies demonstrate associations between serum concentrations of 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25[OH]D) and various common disorders, including musculoskeletal, metabolic, cardiovascular, malignant, autoimmune, and infectious diseases. Although a causal link between serum 25(OH)D concentrations and many of these disorders has not…

Effects of Genistein on Metabolic Parameters: Meta-Analysis

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Effect of Genistein Supplementation on Metabolic Parameters: Meta-Analysis and Contrasting Results Supplementation with genistein has been studied to evaluate its effects on metabolic parameters such as BMI, lipid profiles, and homocysteine. Genistein, a phytoestrogen found in soy, has demonstrated potential benefits in improving blood glucose, and lipid levels and reducing homocysteine. This study included clinical…

Clinical guidelines: Vitamin D supplementation

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Clinical guidelines for empirical vitamin D supplementation: recommendations and preventive health benefits Numerous studies demonstrate associations between serum concentrations of 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25[OH]D) and various common disorders, including musculoskeletal, metabolic, cardiovascular, malignant, autoimmune, and infectious diseases. While a clear causal link between serum 25(OH)D concentrations and many disorders has not been established, these associations have…

The Crucial Role of Clinical Trials

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From a scientific perspective, Clinical Trials refer to the systematic study method conducted on humans (patients or healthy volunteers) with the purpose of verifying the effects of a product and/or identifying any adverse reactions, studying its absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion to establish its efficacy and tolerability. Clinical Trials must therefore confirm or refute the…

BOSWELLIA research and health activities

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Boswellia: systematic review of in vitro, in vivo, and clinical research The genus Boswellia includes small/medium sized shrubs or trees that are attracting constant interest from the scientific community for their potential health-promoting uses. This review aimed to define a kind of “map” of research conducted on this botanical genus, with the goal of identifying…

Fatigue and Korean red ginseng

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The effect of Korean ginseng on disease-related fatigue It is well known that fatigue, or the feeling of fatigue and asthenia, is a multifaceted symptom of unknown etiology and varying severity that affects many people in the course of illness. In traditional Eastern cultures, ginseng has been used for centuries to increase energy and improve…