Integrative Medicine Alert – July 1, 2021
July 1, 2021
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A Null Finding: Vitamin D3 Supplementation Not Associated with Depression Prevention
This randomized clinical trial involving more than 18,000 nondepressed adults at baseline and followed for five years concludes that supplementation with vitamin D3 (vs. placebo) is not associated with a decrease in symptoms of depression. -
Dietary Influences on Rheumatoid Disease
An extensive systematic review of research exploring the relationship between diet and the risk of rheumatoid arthritis as well as disease activity concludes that some dietary patterns and supplements may be protective enough to be recommended as part of the holistic management of rheumatoid disease -
Chamomile and Diabetes
A systematic review of recent studies of the effects of chamomile on metabolic profiles suggests a positive effect on glycemic control, lipid profiles, and diabetic complications.