New evidence that low vitamin D level linked to higher COVID-19 risk
Vitamin D is recognized as an important co-factor in several physiological processes linked with bone and calcium metabolism, and also in diverse non-skeletal outcomes,...
This common nutrient may determine COVID-19 severity
A recent study from Trinity College Dublin and elsewhere found that vitamin D can determine severity in COVID-19.
The finding highlights the association between vitamin...
These nutrients may help lower risk for type 2 diabetes
In two new studies, researchers found that higher intakes of vitamin C and carotenoids, as well as total whole grains, are associated with a...
This drug and two vitamins may help prevent and treat COVID-19
In a new study, researchers found changes in gene expression suggest possible therapies to prevent and treat COVID-19 based on dexamethasone, calcitriol (vitamin D),...
Vitamin D may play a key role in preventing COVID-19 infection
In a new study from Trinity College Dublin, researchers found that vitamin D plays a critical role in preventing respiratory infections, reducing antibiotic use,...
Vitamin D could help reduce side effects of cancer treatment
As many cancer patients will confirm, the chemotherapy prescribed to kill the disease is often more debilitating than cancer itself, with a range of...
High-dose vitamin D cannot prevent or treat COVID-19, new study shows
In a new study, researchers have published a vitamin D consensus paper warning against high doses of vitamin D supplementation.
According to the study, there...
Fasting plus vitamin C can be effective for hard-to-treat cancers
In a new study, researchers have found that a fasting-mimicking diet could be more effective at treating some types of cancer when combined with...
Vitamin D could be an effective way to fight against diabetes
Vitamin D deficiency has been linked to a greater prevalence of both type 1 (T1D) and type 2 (T2D) diabetes, and the relation of...
Vitamin D may play role in reducing COVID-19 death rate
In a new study, researchers have discovered a strong correlation between severe vitamin D deficiency and mortality rates.
The research was led by Northwestern University.
The...