Study Results from Arizona State University Update Understanding of Clinical Trials and Studies [Vitamin D Supplementation Appears to Increase Plasma…
A pilot randomized controlled trial in vitamin Dinsufficient older adults found that vitamin D supplementation (50,000 IU/week) increased plasma A?40 levels compared with placebo, with greater changes in participants aged 60 and older. The study suggests vitamin D may raise plasma A?40 and potentially reflect decreased brain A?, though the small sample size limits conclusions.
PSORIASIS
Psoriasis is a systemic inflammatory skin disorder marked by thick, scaly patches and can include psoriatic arthritis, affecting about 7.4 million US adults. It raises the risk of other inflammatory diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and stroke, and is managed with conventional treatments plus integrative approaches like diet, lifestyle changes, and supplements.