Supplements for General Health
Even if you try to eat right, you still may not get all the nutrients your body needs, especially as you age. For example, fewer than 10 percent of us get the minimum required amounts of vitamins...
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Vitamin D and COVID-19: Is There a Relationship?
Cooper Aerobics Founder and Chairman Kenneth H. Cooper, MD, MPH, has been reviewing the literature to see if there is a relationship between Vitamin D and COVID-19.
An article published in...
Reasons To Take A Multivitamin
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Health Statistics, nearly 58 percent of U.S. adults age 20 and older take dietary supplements. Multivitamins are...
Health Benefits of Vitamin D
Getting enough of the “sunshine vitamin” has many perks. Most of us know that vitamin D is essential for building and strengthening our bones, but the health benefits of vitamin D don’t stop...
Top Quercetin Health Benefits
Quercetin is a plant compound, classified as a flavonoid, found in fruits, vegetables and herbs. Quercetin is the most common flavonoid found in foods and is best absorbed when paired with...
Omega-3 Health Benefits Throughout The Body
Omega-3s are one of the most well-researched nutrients on the market, with more than 30,000 published studies exploring its various benefits. Most widely known to provide heart health benefits,...
Dr. Lilly’s Recommended Daily Vitamins and Supplements
Even a healthy lifestyle with a balanced diet can leave your body void of vital nutrients. However, a daily vitamin and supplement regimen can help bridge the gaps to achieve optimal overall...
Best Vitamins for College Students
Eating healthy can be a challenge for all of us, but it can be especially hard for college students. Crowded dorms, part-time jobs, reduced sleep and added stress weaken immune systems. Due to...
Learn About 5 Health Benefits of Lysine and Vitamin C
Lysine, also called L-lysine, is one of the nine essential amino acids and a building block of protein. However, your body cannot make lysine; it must obtain it from foods or supplements. The best...
Health Benefits of Probiotics
Approximately four million U.S. adults take probiotics. Among adults, probiotics or prebiotics are the third most commonly used dietary supplement, besides vitamins and minerals. Prebiotics, found...
Vitamin D and Omega 3 Supplementation and Autoimmune Diseases: VITAL Trial Takeaways
Our immune system is a complex organization of proteins, cells and organs that work together to protect the body from harm. The immune system can fight disease-causing microscopic organisms...
Health Benefits of Vitamin C Supplements
Many people reach for vitamin C supplements at the first signs of a cold. Overall, research has yet to show any significant results in taking vitamin C after the onset of cold symptoms. However,...
Melatonin: Benefits Beyond Bedtime
Often referred to as the sleep hormone, melatonin plays a key role in regulating your body’s circadian rhythms or your sleep-wake cycles. Manufactured by the pineal gland in the brain from the...
Boost Your Immune Health – Dr. Cooper Shares 9 Tips
There has never been a more important time for you to concentrate on ways you can boost your immune health. Kenneth H. Cooper, MD, MPH, Founder and Chairman of Cooper Aerobics, offers suggestions...
The Simple Truth of Vitamin B-Complex
You may have noticed that B-complex supplements have rapidly gained popularity over the last several years for their claims to revamp energy levels. The B vitamins indeed have a part to play in...
COVID-19: The Zinc Link
From chicken noodle soup to herbal teas to over-the-counter medications, many patients and health care providers alike are always on the hunt for remedies to prevent or shorten the duration of the...
Vitamin D and Immunity: What does the Research Say?
Most of us know that vitamin D (also known as the sunshine vitamin) plays an important role in bone health. However, did you know the research on vitamin d and immunity shows people with low...
COVID-19 Cooper Clinic Preventive Measures
Cooper Clinic located in Dallas, Texas, has been a shining beacon in preventive health care for the past 50 years. During that time, there have been many changes in the field of medicine,...
Top 4 Vitamin Deficiencies
While Americans may eat more often and indulge in larger portions than any other country, the American diet can also leave large nutritional gaps. According to the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for...
Doctor’s Orders: Daily Supplements
At Cooper Clinic, physicians view measuring your body chemistry as an essential component to knowing how to improve the quality and quantity of your life. Camron Nelson, MD, Cooper Clinic...