Vitamin A may hold key to gut infections
A group of scientists at Stony Brook University has discovered a new role for retinoic acid, a metabolite of vitamin A, during the immune...
Multivitamin may help prevent cognitive decline, study finds
Cognitive decline refers to a decrease in a person's ability to think, reason, remember, and make decisions.
It is a natural part of aging, but...
Low vitamin D level may increase inflammation risk
Inflammation is a natural process that occurs in the body when it is injured or infected.
It is the body's way of protecting itself from...
What vitamin D can — and can’t — do for you
In the supplement world, vitamin D has long been the star.
For decades, it’s been touted as a cure-all supplement — a cheap, easy way...
Turmeric compound and vitamin D may control blood pressure in type 2 diabetes
A recent study conducted by scientists from Urmia University of Medical Sciences found that turmeric compounds and vitamin D supplementation may improve blood pressure...
Vitamin D could help prevent dementia, study finds
In a study from the University of Calgary and elsewhere, scientists found taking vitamin D supplements may help ward off dementia.
They explored the link...
Vitamin B3 could help prevent common skin cancers
In a study from the University of Sydney, scientists found that vitamin B3 supplements could help reduce skin cancer risk in people with a...
Vitamin D deficiency may cause chronic inflammation
Recent research from the University of South Australia showed a direct link between low levels of vitamin D and high levels of inflammation.
This suggests...
This vitamin could help reduce tough high blood pressure
A recent study from the University of Maine and elsewhere found using B vitamins to lower homocysteine levels is an effective means of reducing...
Vitamin D may reduce diabetes risk in people with prediabetes
In a review study from Tufts Medical Center, scientists found that higher vitamin D intake was linked to a 15% decreased risk of developing...