How vitamin C could help over 50s retain muscle mass
In a recent study from the University of East Anglia, researchers found that vitamin C could be the key to better muscles in later...
Bleeding gums may be a sign you need more vitamin C in your diet
Current advice from the America Dental Association tells you that if your gums bleed, make sure you are brushing and flossing twice a day...
This vitamin deficiency may increase your risk of opioid addiction
In a new study from Massachusetts General Hospital, researchers found that vitamin D deficiency strongly exaggerates the craving for and effects of opioids, potentially...
Healthy levels of vitamin D may boost breast cancer outcomes
In a new study from Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, researchers found that breast cancer patients who have adequate levels of vitamin D—the "sunshine...
This daily vitamin is critical to cancer prevention
In a recent study published in Seminars in Cancer Biology, researchers found that a good vitamin D status is beneficial both in cancer prevention...
Common vitamin may protect against respiratory infections
In a recent study from Karolinska Institutet and elsewhere, researchers found that supplementary vitamin D can provide a certain degree of protection against respiratory...
Vitamin D may not protect you from severe COVID-19
Previous studies have suggested that increased vitamin D levels may protect against COVID-19. However, these studies were inconclusive and possibly subject to confounding.
In a...
This vitamin level in your blood may show your colon cancer risk
In a recent international study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, researchers found higher vitamin D concentrations in the blood are...
Common vitamin supplement may harm your eye health
In a recent study published in the Journal of VitreoRetinal Diseases, researchers found a self-prescribed high dose of over-the-counter niacin is linked to injury of...
Scientists find a new and effective treatment for vitamin D deficiency
There are several million people worldwide with various fat malabsorption syndromes including those who have undergone gastric bypass surgery and those with obesity.
These patients...