Why low-dose vitamin D doesn’t work most of the time

Taking low dose vitamin D supplements under 400 units per day has no benefit. At least that’s what “an influential panel of experts” says. The panel presented their opinion on NPR radio’s blog site (referenced below).

According to one of the panel members, Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo of the University of California in San Francisco, “This is the first recommendation we have looking specifically at the prevention of fractures and the prevention of cancer.” So is this a helpful recommendation, or is it just another misguided attempt to convince us that vitamin supplements are useless?

A “green” way to lose weight

You probably know that I’m a huge fan of green tea. Not only is it one of my favorite drinks (along with water), it’s a beverage that has a number of health benefits. And, as an extract, has even more powerful benefits. But now there’s another “green” extract that could be extremely healthful as well. In fact, it could help you lose those unwanted pounds.

According to a new study, green coffee beans may provide you with an easy way to lose weight. In the study, a University of Scranton team followed 16 overweight or obese people consuming just different doses of ground green coffee beans or a placebo. 

Why men should eat plenty of cranberries

We’ve known for decades that cranberries are great for the health of your urinary tract. But we’re now learning that they’re good for your prostate as well.

In a recent study, researchers followed 42 men with lower urinary tract disease. This disease puts men at risk for prostate disease. The men also had an elevated PSA and confirmed non-bacterial prostatitis. The researchers assigned the men to take either a supplement with 1,500 mg per day of dried powdered cranberries or a placebo.