IQRA Pharmacy,Bandipore

12/05/2026

23/08/2025

New trial shows vitamin D supplements *literally slow* telomere shortening — delaying aging for years.

A major clinical trial has revealed that vitamin D supplementation may slow the biological aging process by preserving telomeres—the protective DNA caps at the ends of chromosomes that naturally shorten with age.

Researchers from Mass General Brigham and the Medical College of Georgia conducted a sub-study within the VITAL trial, involving over 1,000 adults tracked for four years. Participants who took 2,000 IU of vitamin D3 daily showed significantly less telomere shortening compared to those on a placebo—effectively slowing aging by nearly three years at the cellular level.

Telomeres play a crucial role in preventing chromosome damage and are linked to age-related diseases such as cancer and autoimmune conditions. This is the first large, long-term randomized trial to show vitamin D’s protective effects on telomeres, building on earlier findings from the VITAL study that linked vitamin D to reduced inflammation and chronic disease risk. While omega-3 supplementation showed no effect, the vitamin D results suggest a simple, widely available intervention may help slow key mechanisms of aging—though researchers caution that more studies are needed to confirm long-term benefits.

Source: Haidong Zhu et al. Vitamin D3 and marine ω-3 fatty acids supplementation and leukocyte telomere length: 4-year findings from the VITamin D and OmegA-3 TriaL (VITAL) randomized controlled trial. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2025.

05/06/2025

Walnuts Up Insulin Response, Cut Gut Permeability in Obesity
Walnut consumption modified the f***l microbiota and metabolome, improved insulin response and reduced gut permeability in adults with obesity, a small study showed.

“Less than 10% of adults are meeting their fiber needs each day, and walnuts are a source of dietary fiber, which helps nourish the gut microbiota,” study coauthor Hannah Hoscher, PhD, associate professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana

06/05/2025

“Ignored Asthma Turns Deadly:
Top Kashmiri Doctor Warns of Chronic Asthma, if ignored, can become a chronic and potentially life-threatening condition, warned Dr. Naveed Nazir Shah, Kashmir’s leading pulmonologist, on World Asthma Day. Highlighting the dangers of neglect, Dr. Naveed stressed that early-stage asthma shows intermittent symptoms like coughing, chest tightness, and breathlessness—but without treatment, it worsens over time.

“Like diabetes or blood pressure, asthma needs continuous treatment to stay under control,” he said, emphasizing the importance of consistent care. This year’s World Asthma Day theme was “Make Inhaled Treatments Accessible for ALL.”

Asthma affects over 260 million people globally, causing more than 450,000 deaths annually.

16/01/2025

Free Gynecology Medical Camp
Organized by [Medstar Diagnostics ]

We are pleased to announce a Free Medical Camp dedicated to women’s health and well-being.

Key Details:
•Date: [19- January 2025]
•Time: [10:00AM]
•Venue: [Medstar diagnostics near DH bandipora]
• Specialist Available: Dr. Mustafeez Samoon
(MBBS, MD/MS Gynecologist)
(Govt LD hospital Srinagar)

•Highlights of the Camp:
•Free consultation with Dr. Mustafeez.
• Free medicines provided to all attendees.

For Registration or More Information:
Contact: [9906858561]
Don’t miss this opportunity to prioritize your health!