Vitamin D is important for your respiratory health
A recent international study has found Vitamin D deficiency can contribute to poor respiratory functioning and health in middle-aged adults.
It is well known that...
Multivitamins don’t ward off heart disease, stroke
Millions of Americans take multivitamins as a quick fix for the nutrients missing from their diets.
Some may think they’re good for heart and brain...
‘longevity’ vitamins could prolong your healthy aging
A new study argues that most American diets are deficient in a key class of vitamins and minerals.
The vitamins play previously unrecognized roles in...
Blood vitamin D linked to your colon cancer risk
In a recent international study reported by the American Cancer Society, researchers found that higher vitamin D concentrations in the blood are strongly linked...
Vitamin D guidelines need to be updated – here’s why
Most people know that it’s important to get enough vitamin D.
Among other things, it’s vital for bone and muscle health.
What people may not know...
Too much vitamin A may harm your bone health
Consuming too much vitamin A may decrease bone thickness, leading to weak and fracture-prone bones, according to a study published in the Journal of...
Using vitamin D to fight diabetes
In a recent study, researchers from the Salk Institute report a potential new approach for treating diabetes by protecting beta cells.
Beta cells are the...
Vitamin D may help obese children lose weight
Vitamin D supplements may promote weight loss and reduce risk factors for future heart and metabolic disease in overweight and obese children, according to...
Why you should add cress into your vegan/vegetarian diets
In a recent study, researchers have found how the vitamin content of some plants can be improved to make vegetarian and vegan diets more...
Cocoa: a tasty source of vitamin D
Many people do not get enough vitamin D.
Brittle bones and an increased risk of respiratory diseases can be the result of a vitamin D...