Vitamin D deficiency linked to depression in older people
In a new study, researchers found that a deficiency in vitamin D was linked to a substantially increased risk of depression (+75%) over a...
Magnesium could optimize your vitamin D status
In a new study, researchers showed that magnesium optimizes vitamin D status, raising it in people with deficient levels and lowering it in people...
Vitamin B12 screening may prevent nerve damage in type 2 diabetes
In a new study, researchers found that patients with type-2 diabetes, taking metformin, should have their vitamin B12 levels assessed more regularly to avoid...
Using vitamin D to fight diabetes
In a recent study, researchers from the Salk Institute report a potential new approach for treating diabetes by protecting beta cells.
Beta cells are the...
Blood vitamin D linked to your colon cancer risk
In a recent international study reported by the American Cancer Society, researchers found that higher vitamin D concentrations in the blood are strongly linked...
Vitamin D deficiency and obesity may increase breast cancer risk
In a new study, researchers find obesity and vitamin D deficiency may increase a woman’s breast cancer risk.
Vitamin D is already well known for...
Why you should add cress into your vegan/vegetarian diets
In a recent study, researchers have found how the vitamin content of some plants can be improved to make vegetarian and vegan diets more...
Vitamin D could help delay aging
It is known that vitamin D can help our body absorb calcium and strengthen our bones.
But recent research has shown that vitamin D has...
Scientists advice people cut daily vitamin D intake in half
In a recent study, researchers re-measured vitamin D with improved technology.
They suggest that the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for vitamin D intake can drop...
Health risks of calcium supplements you should know
Calcium is an essential nutrient our body needs. It is very important for our bone health.
Many people take calcium supplement daily and it helps...