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Results of various studies show potentially promising clinical benefits associated with the use of supplementation in individuals who have the virus.

Does Vitamin D Offer Protection Against COVID-19?

Two studies in the 1990s identified gum bleeding as a biomarker for vitamin C levels, although this connection somehow disappeared in dental conversations around gum bleeding. 

Gum Bleeding May Indicate Vitamin C Deficiency

Study shows no evidence for an association between genetically predicted vitamin D levels and COVID-19 susceptibility, hospitalization, or severe disease

Vitamin D May Not Provide Protection from COVID-19 Susceptibility, Disease Severity

Previous research indicates that probiotics decrease upper respiratory infections in healthy adults and children, but limited data exist on older, overweight, and people with obesity.

Probiotics Associated with Fewer Respiratory Symptoms in Overweight, Older People

Guillermo Rodriguez Navarrete, the founder and CEO of Nutrillermo, and Elaine Ladd, the chief pharmacy officer of Pharmacy Development Services (PDS), discuss the role of social media in the health and wellness space.

Pharmacy Social Media Influencers in the Health, Wellness Space 

Guillermo Rodriguez Navarrete, the founder and CEO of Nutrillermo, and Elaine Ladd, the chief pharmacy officer of Pharmacy Development Services (PDS), discuss whether the shift in the public's awareness of the critical role of the pharmacist during the pandemic could support pharmacists’ move to a more significant role in the health and wellness space.

Is Now the Right Time for Pharmacy to Expand into the Health, Wellness Space?

Individuals who took probiotics during the 6-month-long study had a 27% lower overall incidence of upper respiratory tract symptoms compared to the placebo group.

Probiotics Linked to Fewer Respiratory Symptoms in Overweight, Older Adults

Guillermo Rodriguez Navarrete, the founder and CEO of Nutrillermo, and Elaine Ladd, the chief pharmacy officer of Pharmacy Development Services (PDS), discuss challenges pharmacists may face while expanding into the health and wellness space.

Understanding the Challenges for Pharmacists in Breaking Into the Health, Wellness Space

Guillermo Rodriguez Navarrete, the founder and CEO of Nutrillermo, and Elaine Ladd, the chief pharmacy officer of Pharmacy Development Services (PDS), discuss the 2021 Virtual PDS Conference session on growth opportunities in the health and wellness space for pharmacy.

Seizing the Opportunities for Pharmacists in the Health, Wellness Space

Supplements for Omega-3s often contain both EPA and DHA. 

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