Vitamin D may benefit men with advanced cancer
Fatigue, or severe tiredness and exhaustion, is a distressing condition for many patients with advanced cancer.
Unfortunately, good pharmacological treatment options are limited, and the...
Six vitamins to stop diabetes complications
You might hear your healthcare team talk about long-term health problems in diabetes: serious ones that build up over time called chronic complications.
These health problems...
Vitamin D3 could help people fight COVID-19 and other infections
In a new study, researchers found that vitamin D3 could balance people's immune systems and help strengthen defenses against viral infections such as COVID-19.
Vitamin...
Vitamin supplements cannot reduce the death risk of COVID-19, shows study
In a new study from the University of Toledo, researchers found that taking immune-boosting supplements such as vitamin C, vitamin D, and zinc do...
Can vitamin D help reduce diabetes, body weight, and high blood pressure?
Vitamin D, which is fat-soluble, could promote calcium absorption in the gut and is needed for bone growth.
Vitamin D is present in very few...
How to reduce Parkinson’s symptoms with diet and supplements
Parkinson’s disease is a movement disorder.
It gradually reduces dopamine, a chemical in the brain, affecting speech, walking and balance.
The causes of the disease aren’t...
What Is your optimal vitamin C intake?
Vitamin C is a vitamin found in various foods and sold as a dietary supplement. It is used to prevent and treat scurvy.
Vitamin C...
Vitamin D plays a big role in fighting infections
In a new study from the University of Eastern Finland, researchers highlight the benefits of a good vitamin D status in fighting infections.
The researchers...
Vitamin D deficiency: What you need to know
Getting enough, but not too much, vitamin D is needed to keep your body functioning well.
Vitamin D has several important functions. Perhaps the most...
Do plant-based diets give you vitamin B12 deficiency?
Plant-based diets (vegetarian or vegan) are becoming significantly more popular as people look to adopt a diet that is seen to be better for...