A chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways affecting both children and adults, asthma had an estimated 363 million sufferers worldwide in 2023. While conventional medicine has no cure for the condition, many patients have seen significant improvements through using science-based nutritional approaches. Providing further support for this promising therapeutic direction, a 2023 study has found low serum levels of zinc, selenium, and vitamin D3 in asthmatic children and confirmed that these insufficiencies are associated with airway inflammation and poor asthma control.
For decades, conventional medicine has largely regarded vitamin C primarily as the micronutrient that prevents scurvy. However, a recent study published in the Journal of Theoretical Biology suggests that vitamin C may also help reduce cancer risk by inhibiting the formation of potentially carcinogenic compounds during digestion. The paper describes a proposed mechanism by which vitamin C can block the formation of these chemicals, highlighting a possible role beyond its well-established nutritional functions.
A 2024 meta-analysis published in the BMC Oral Health journal assesses the correlation between vitamin intake and the risk of periodontal (gum) disease. Examining 45 effect groups from 23 observational studies involving an impressive total of 74,488 participants, researchers from China found that higher levels of vitamin A, vitamin B complex, vitamin C, vitamin D, and vitamin E are associated with a lower likelihood of developing periodontal disease. The researchers say their findings provide new avenues for enhancing awareness regarding the role of vitamin supplements in preventing this common oral health problem.
