VITAMINTESTING.COM: Vitamin Deficiency Test Information

Vitamin D deficiencies affect more than half of the U.S. population.  Data published by British research scientists in the recent issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine indicate that seniors with low levels of vitamin D may be at an increased risk of cognitive decline. While cognitive performance declines as we age, data from David Llewellyn and his associates at the University [...]

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 [...]

Drinking one cup of green tea daily may improve dental health and reduce the risk of losing teeth by about 20%, according to a new study from Japan. Plus, drinking more cups appears to reduce the risk even more, with five or more cups a day associated with a 23% reduction in risk. The findings [...]

Reservatrol, found in red wine, has been shown to potentially lengthen your life.  Since the initial research findings, this supplement has become very popular.  With prices approaching $80 a bottle, people are scooping up this supplement.  The claims are based on lab studies in which worms, fruit flies, fish, and mice did indeed enjoy longer, friskier lives after eating food [...]

Several reports have come out, most recently by the Associated Press, that so-called “natural sexual enhancers” mjay contain unregulated versions of the very pharmaceuticals they are intended to replace.  While this may not sound dangerous, it is for tbe millions of men who take nitrates, drugs that help regulate blood pressure and treat heart disease.  [...]

According to recent studies reported in Parade Magazine, more than half of American women don’t get enought Vitamin D.  Our bodies manufacture Vitamin D when we’re out in the sun, yet many of us actively avoid the sun, use sunscreens and otherwise limit our exposure.  While all multivitamins contain vitamin D, and fortified foods also [...]

By Craig Arnoff, VitaminTesting.com Publisher – June 26, 2007        This is a continuation of Case Study #1C in which “Al” (all names changed to protect privacy) wrote to the registered dietician his physician said was more knowledgeable than he about dietary supplements.  Now, the dietician responds.  Note that again, studies showing vitamin deficiencies in [...]

 By Craig Arnoff, VitaminTesting.com Publisher – June 12, 2007        This is a continuation of Case Study #1B in which “Al” (all names changed to protect privacy) learned from his physician that the dietician at the hospital is probably more knowledgable about dietary supplements than the physician is.  The physician suggested contacting the dietician [...]

By Craig Arnoff, VitaminTesting.com Publisher - June 7, 2007            This is a continuation of Case Study #1A in which “Al” (name changed for confidentiality reasons) contacted his MD and requested vitamin testing.  Al felt, after conducting the research suggested on our website, he may be deficient in a number of vitamins and that this could [...]