High doses of vitamin D may lower risk of heart rhythm diseases
Atrial fibrillation, the most common arrhythmia that raises the risk of stroke, heart failure, and mortality, especially with advancing age, may be preventable with...
Vitamin D works differently based on your weight
Vitamin D is important. It helps our body absorb vital minerals, like calcium and magnesium. We get some of it from the sun, but...
Scientists find a big cause of nerve damage in people with diabetes
A new study suggests that patients with diabetes, who also suffer from vitamin D deficiency, have an increased risk of nerve damage known as...
The vitamin D dilemma: too many tests, not enough sunlight
Do you know why we're told to play in the sun? It's because of a very important vitamin called vitamin D. Our body makes it when we're in the sunlight.
Multivitamin supplementation may benefit older men
Daily multivitamin/multimineral supplementation can positively affect key nutrition biomarkers in healthy older men.
The magic of B vitamins for high blood pressure
The scientists found out that giving people more of these B vitamins can help lower homocysteine. This can help lower blood pressure.
The potential benefits of vitamin C for diabetes management
Researchers believe vitamin C may have potential benefits for individuals with diabetes, although further research is necessary to establish this.
Vitamin D supplementation: a potential defense against dementia?
Vitamin D Supplementation and Dementia Risk
Researchers have recently delved into the potential association between vitamin D supplementation and the risk of developing dementia.
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Exploring vitamins and Parkinson’s disease risk
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a condition that affects the brain and can cause problems with movement. People with PD may experience shaking, stiffness, and...
Vitamin K’s potential role in diabetes prevention
Researchers at Université de Montréal and the Montreal Clinical Research Institute (IRCM) have made a groundbreaking discovery regarding the role of vitamin K in...