Dr. Christine Gonzalez from Los Angeles, California, has written a thorough review of vitamin D.
Let’s focus on the actions of vitamin D thought to contribute to disease prevention. Continue reading Mechanisms underlying the actions of vitamin D
Category Archives: Thyroid
Does soy lower the risk of chronic disease?
Epidemiological studies suggest that soy might be associated with a lower risk of certain chronic diseases. This has lead health regulatory agencies worldwide to approve food-labeling health claim for soy proteins.
Dr. Chao Wu Xiao at the University of Ottawa in Canada finds the data lacking. Continue reading Does soy lower the risk of chronic disease?
Thyroid cancer and stealth iodine-containing drugs
A 55-year-old man treated for thyroid cancer was on a low-iodine diet as part of treatment, but his iodine levels of continued to increase.
A patient history published in The New England Journal of Medicine and reported in CBCNews.ca reveals an unexpected source of iodine among the 20 supplements he was taking. Continue reading Thyroid cancer and stealth iodine-containing drugs
Review: Chinese herbals for hyperthyroidism
The Cochrane Collaboration has reviewed the evidence and submitted its findings. Continue reading Review: Chinese herbals for hyperthyroidism
The Myers’ formula treats what ails ya
It’s used to treat a broad range of diseases, but nobody believes enough in the formula to do a controlled clinical study.
Why not? Continue reading The Myers’ formula treats what ails ya
Consumer alert: Lexscl Fat Rapid Loss capsules
Health Canada is advising consumers not to use this product due to concerns about possible side effects. Continue reading Consumer alert: Lexscl Fat Rapid Loss capsules