Prevention

Partha Nandi, MD
Vitamin B12 Deficiency and Its Link to Dementia-like Symptoms
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Vitamin B12 Deficiency and Its Link to Dementia-like Symptoms

ByPartha Nandi, MD

Dementia is a growing concern globally, with estimated 55 million people affected in 2021, and this number is expected to rise to 82 million by 2030.  The progressive decline in cognitive function can be devastating, but what if some cases could be attributed to a simple vitamin deficiency?  The answer lies in the often-overlooked importance…

The Gut-UTI Connection: The Role of the Microbiome in UTI Prevention
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The Gut-UTI Connection: The Role of the Microbiome in UTI Prevention

ByPartha Nandi, MD

One of the most common types of infection in the body is urinary tract infection (UTI). A urinary tract infection affects any part of your urinary system, including the kidneys, bladder, ureters, and urethra.  In the United States, UTIs account for more than 8 million visits to the doctor each year and are more common…

Dropping Acidity Raised as an Overlooked Culprit in Alzheimer’s Disease
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Dropping Acidity Raised as an Overlooked Culprit in Alzheimer’s Disease

ByPartha Nandi, MD

Alzheimer’s disease, the most common type of dementia, slowly destroys memory, behavior, and the capacity to think clearly. Eventually, sufferers lose the ability to carry out the simplest tasks due to brain shrinkage (atrophy) and cell death. (1)  Worldwide, over 55 million people are believed to suffer from Alzheimer’s disease (2), while in the United…

Could Vitamin D Deficiency Lead to Dementia?
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Could Vitamin D Deficiency Lead to Dementia?

ByPartha Nandi, MD

Vitamin D reacts with receptors throughout the body. Most vitamin D is produced in the skin through sunlight exposure, and about 10% of it comes from food as part of a healthy, well-balanced diet.  This vitamin is well-known for its involvement in calcium, bone metabolism, and bone integrity, but recent research discovered it has more…