VITAMINTESTING.COM: Vitamin Deficiency Test Information

A recent article shows a relationship between the presence of Co-enzyme Q10 (CoQ10) and Chronic Fatigue.  Published in the Neuroendocrinology Letters, Belgium researchers reported that plasma CoQ10 levels are substantially lower in people with chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS).  Chronic Fatigue Syndrome results in high levels of fatigue and inflammatory, autonomic and neuropsychiatric symptoms. In all, [...]

The American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine states in a recently-released study that low Vitamin D levels can make asthma worse.   Performed at the Department of Medicine, National Jewish Health, in Denver, the research involved 54 people.  What was observed is that Vitamin D levels were correlated to people’s scores on standard breathing [...]

The treatment of certain diseases can potentially be improved via specific tests.  Below is a list of diseases along with an explanation of how vitamin testing can be beneficial. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome – This disorder frequently involves mitochondrial inefficiencies (deficits in cellular energy production) that can be revealed by comparing the organic acids, amino acids and minerals test [...]

According to a Tufts University review of evidence from a number of large-scale observational studies, multivitamin use may have a positive effect on the prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD), but no impact on mortality.                                    Epidemiological Studies Rimm et al. [1] first reported a significant reduction in coronary events with multivitamin use in [...]

According to Dr. George Obikoya, vitamins can help prevent disease in two main ways: By preventing vitamin deficiencies and through the health benefits attributable to specific vitamins. Take Vitamin A for example.  It’s important for our vision, bone growth, reproduction, cell division and cell differentiation. It also helps maintain the surface linings of the eyes [...]