VIGNETTE CASE Mr. Richards is a 55-year-old white male with a 20-year history of recurrent and severe major depressive disorder (MDD) with psychotic features. During his outpatient visits, his mood is chronically depressed and he has a chronic delusion that he is suffering from gastrointestinal candidiasis. He takes a probiotic formulation that he orders online … Leer más
Hiroshi Watanabe/Getty Multivitamins have dropped a lot of scrutiny in recent years, as numerous studies have failed to confirm that they protect against cancer, heart disease, diabetes, or other common ailments. In fact, the medical community is divided on whether or not to take them. Some doctors state that healthy adults who eat a relatively … Leer más
Heart disease and stroke are the leading (and growing) causes of death, especially in older individuals. Vitamin D acts on cells throughout the vascular system, reducing inflammation, regulating the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system, and inhibiting vascular smooth muscle proliferation. Observational studies have shown an inverse relationship between vitamin D levels and the risk of cardiovascular disease. Prospective … Leer más