News Relating To Vitamin D
21/02/2011
Protect yourself against mould allergies with vitamin D
For many people, mould does not present a threat; but for others inhaling their spores can trigger an allergic reaction, which for asthmatics can often cause serious complications....more
For many people, mould does not present a threat; but for others inhaling their spores can trigger an allergic reaction, which for asthmatics can often cause serious complications....more
24/01/2011
Protect yourself against urinary tract infections with vitamin D
Do you suffer from urinary tract infections (UTIs)? Suffer no more because Swedish researchers have discovered vitamin D could protect you!...more
Do you suffer from urinary tract infections (UTIs)? Suffer no more because Swedish researchers have discovered vitamin D could protect you!...more
22/11/2010
Vitamin D is FIVE TIMES more effective than the flu vaccine
Yes, vitamin D is five times more effective at protecting you against the flu than the vaccine, says a new study....more
Yes, vitamin D is five times more effective at protecting you against the flu than the vaccine, says a new study....more
24/05/2010
Low vitamin D in children raises fasting blood glucose and lowers good (HDL) cholesterol
Children who don't get enough vitamin D have higher fasting blood glucose levels and lower HDL (good) cholesterol levels....more
Children who don't get enough vitamin D have higher fasting blood glucose levels and lower HDL (good) cholesterol levels....more
23/03/2010
Heart disease and diabetes slashed with vitamin D
A new study from the UK suggests high levels of vitamin D can ward off heart disease and diabetes in older adults by 33 and 55% respectively. Do you get enough vitamin D to protect yourself from these and other diseases? ...more
A new study from the UK suggests high levels of vitamin D can ward off heart disease and diabetes in older adults by 33 and 55% respectively. Do you get enough vitamin D to protect yourself from these and other diseases? ...more
17/02/2010
Vitamin D supplements may battle Crohns disease
Hopeful news for those at risk of Crohn's disease: vitamin D may protect you against this debilitating and sometimes life-threatening disease....more
Hopeful news for those at risk of Crohn's disease: vitamin D may protect you against this debilitating and sometimes life-threatening disease....more
03/02/2010
Vitamin E may lower risk of bladder cancer by over 35 percent
A potent, fat soluble antioxidant can help protect you against bladder cancer and reduce your risk of developing the disease by over 35%...more
A potent, fat soluble antioxidant can help protect you against bladder cancer and reduce your risk of developing the disease by over 35%...more
23/11/2009
Vitamin D deficiency increases mental decline in men
Important news for men: taking supplements with vitamin D protects against dementia....more
Important news for men: taking supplements with vitamin D protects against dementia....more
27/10/2009
Definitively, vitamin D
If there was one vitamin we couldn't live without, it would have to be vitamin D....more
If there was one vitamin we couldn't live without, it would have to be vitamin D....more
27/10/2009
Prevent colds and flu with vitamin D
If you want to protect yourself against colds and flu this year, a recent study says vitamin D is the way to go. But don't be fooled into thinking you are getting enough of this vital vitamin from your diet; if you live in the northern hemisphere, there is a 60% likelihood you are vitamin D deficient. The only way to really ensure you are obtaining enough vitamin D is to get plenty of sunshine and if you live in northern latitudes or don't get enough sun, the answer lies in supplementing with quality vitamin D. ...more
If you want to protect yourself against colds and flu this year, a recent study says vitamin D is the way to go. But don't be fooled into thinking you are getting enough of this vital vitamin from your diet; if you live in the northern hemisphere, there is a 60% likelihood you are vitamin D deficient. The only way to really ensure you are obtaining enough vitamin D is to get plenty of sunshine and if you live in northern latitudes or don't get enough sun, the answer lies in supplementing with quality vitamin D. ...more
19/10/2009
Falls in older adults may be prevented with vitamin D
If you are over 65, vulnerability to falls and subsequent fractures are not doubt a major concern. How about an easy and affordable way to reduce your risk of falling? A new study says vitamin D can help....more
If you are over 65, vulnerability to falls and subsequent fractures are not doubt a major concern. How about an easy and affordable way to reduce your risk of falling? A new study says vitamin D can help....more
18/10/2009
Pregnant women don
Important information for pregnant women: you may not be getting enough vitamin D to protect the health of your baby....more
Important information for pregnant women: you may not be getting enough vitamin D to protect the health of your baby....more
01/10/2009
Insufficient vitamin D may increase the risk of multiple sclerosis
A study suggests vitamin D helps to regulate a gene responsible for multiple sclerosis (MS)....more
A study suggests vitamin D helps to regulate a gene responsible for multiple sclerosis (MS)....more
30/09/2009
Prevent cancer with vitamin D3 and calcium
Many types of cancer including breast, colorectal and prostate cancer could be prevented by taking vitamin D3 and calcium....more
Many types of cancer including breast, colorectal and prostate cancer could be prevented by taking vitamin D3 and calcium....more
24/09/2009
Low vitamin D levels are associated with vaginal infection
Here is another reason to up your vitamin D: low vitamin D levels are linked to bacterial vaginosis, a vaginal infection that if present during pregnancy, could put your baby at risk....more
Here is another reason to up your vitamin D: low vitamin D levels are linked to bacterial vaginosis, a vaginal infection that if present during pregnancy, could put your baby at risk....more
06/04/2009
Are you getting enough vitamin D
Probably not. According to recent studies, many of us are vitamin D deficient and we may not even be aware of it. As we age, our absorption of vitamin D naturally decreases but our modern lifestyle is also to blame. We tend to spend more time indoors and when we do go out in the sun, we soak ourselves in sunscreen, which in reality prevents us from obtaining vitamin D from the sun. Many scientists believe that as much as 60 percent of the northern hemisphere may be vitamin D deficient due to lack of sunshine. ...more
Probably not. According to recent studies, many of us are vitamin D deficient and we may not even be aware of it. As we age, our absorption of vitamin D naturally decreases but our modern lifestyle is also to blame. We tend to spend more time indoors and when we do go out in the sun, we soak ourselves in sunscreen, which in reality prevents us from obtaining vitamin D from the sun. Many scientists believe that as much as 60 percent of the northern hemisphere may be vitamin D deficient due to lack of sunshine. ...more
31/03/2009
Teenagers with low vitamin D levels are twice as likely to have health problems
You may tend to associate vitamin D with bone and teeth health and while you are absolutely correct, vitamin D's beneficial properties extend way beyond that. ...more
You may tend to associate vitamin D with bone and teeth health and while you are absolutely correct, vitamin D's beneficial properties extend way beyond that. ...more
29/01/2009
Vitamin D can enhance your mood
The latest research on vitamin D holds promising results for people suffering from depression, especially for older adults. Studies show that levels of vitamin D are related to higher rates of depression and that the vitamin affects proteins in the brain that are directly responsible for brain function, motor control and may even affect maternal and social behavior. ...more
The latest research on vitamin D holds promising results for people suffering from depression, especially for older adults. Studies show that levels of vitamin D are related to higher rates of depression and that the vitamin affects proteins in the brain that are directly responsible for brain function, motor control and may even affect maternal and social behavior. ...more
29/01/2009
Vitamin D may offer protection against breast cancer
Research from the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) on cancer data from 107 countries found that "higher blood levels of vitamin D and living closer to the equator were associated with lower breast cancer incidence."...more
Research from the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) on cancer data from 107 countries found that "higher blood levels of vitamin D and living closer to the equator were associated with lower breast cancer incidence."...more
23/10/2008
RDA of vitamin D to double for children
Last month, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) doubled the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of vitamin D for children from 200 international units (IU) to 400 IU. ...more
Last month, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) doubled the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of vitamin D for children from 200 international units (IU) to 400 IU. ...more
18/08/2008
Vitamin D during pregnancy equals strong teeth and bones in children
As a woman you know that vitamin D is crucial for the development and maintenance of healthy bones. Research shows that vitamin D may even be responsible for the prevention of heart disease, autoimmune diseases and some types of cancer. But did you know that as a mother, your vitamin D intake doesn't just affect you? That's because vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy can strengthen your children's teeth. ...more
As a woman you know that vitamin D is crucial for the development and maintenance of healthy bones. Research shows that vitamin D may even be responsible for the prevention of heart disease, autoimmune diseases and some types of cancer. But did you know that as a mother, your vitamin D intake doesn't just affect you? That's because vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy can strengthen your children's teeth. ...more
11/08/2008
Protect your vision with vitamin D
Here is yet another reason why vitamin D is good for you: vitamin D deficiency can lead to vision problems, in particular, to macular degeneration. ...more
Here is yet another reason why vitamin D is good for you: vitamin D deficiency can lead to vision problems, in particular, to macular degeneration. ...more
