About one third of the protein in your body is used to form collagen, the primary structural protein that forms the matrix of your connective tissues and organs, including your skin. Bone is fifty percent collagen that has been mineralized for a more rigid structure. Skin is seventy-five percent collagen and is a highly flexible structure. If you do not...

All tissues in the body require B vitamins for healthy aging and daily function. Lifestyle, stress and medications deplete B vitamins rapidly.

A new study shows that four or more cups of coffee per day have a significantly adverse affect on B vitamin status. The researchers found that folic acid levels were lowered by 11.7 percent, B6 by 14.1 percent, and B2 by 5.5 percent. At the same time, the arterial-plaque-forming homocysteine was elevated by 6.8 percent.

Reflux causes inflammatory irritation to the lining of the esophagus that may progress to significant tissue changes called Barrett's esophagus in turn increasing the risk for esophageal cancer. A new study shows that intake of B vitamins lowers the risk for all three problems.

Serum B Vitamin Levels and Risk of Lung Cancer

Magnesium deficit ? overlooked cause of low vitamin D status?

Maternal B vitamin supplementation from preconception through weaning suppresses intestinal tumorigenesis in Apc1638N mouse offspring

[Connection between changing the vitamin and immune status and the character of the throat microflora in patients with chronic tonsillitis].