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Vitamin D can reduce severity and spread of COVID-19

In a recent study published in the Scientific Reports journal, researchers in the United States assessed the relationship between supplementation with vitamin D and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and related mortality.

15 Nov 2022

Virginia Tech researcher receives $400,000 NSF grant to develop novel skin scent sampler

Human skin is the body's largest organ. It also protects internal living tissue and other organs, regulates body temperature, and even metabolizes vitamin D.

13 Nov 2022

Irish Government funds tripartite collaboration to explore the role of vitamin D in bovine TB

The Irish Government has funded a tripartite collaboration to investigate the role of vitamin D in bovine tuberculosis (bTB).

10 Nov 2022

Food supplement recommendations during pregnancy not always adhered to in practice

Although a majority of pregnant women believed that they were aware of the recommendations on food supplement use, the recommendations were not always adhered to in practice, shows a study conducted at the University of Turku, Finland.

8 Nov 2022

Does vitamin D reduce COVID-19 severity?

A new study examined published studies for a consistent association between vitamin D levels and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) severity.

8 Nov 2022

Dietary supplements taken for 'heart health' unlikely to offer meaningful impact on cholesterol levels

Six widely used dietary supplements promoted for improving heart health did not effectively lower LDL or "bad" cholesterol in comparison to a common low-dose statin medication or placebo, according to late breaking science results presented today at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2022.

7 Nov 2022

Probiotics and prebiotics can reduce the risk of frailty syndrome among the elderly

New research found that the intestinal microbiome plays a critical role in the metabolic processes that affect cognition, body composition, and immune function.

26 Oct 2022

Severe vitamin D deficiency associated with greater risk of premature mortality

It’s the vitamin that we get from the sun, yet despite its ample availability, one in three Australian adults still suffer from mild, moderate or severe vitamin D deficiency.

26 Oct 2022

Exploring epigenetic modifications and the use of vitamin D therapy in COVID-19

Researchers examined the role of epigenetic modifications of the host cell gene expression in determining the pathophysiology of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and explored the use of vitamin D as a therapeutic agent against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

19 Oct 2022

What is the function of micronutrients in COVID-19 recovery?

Researchers assessed the function of micronutrients and metabolites derived from gut microbiota in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) recovery.

18 Oct 2022

Bile acids play an important role in regulating gut microbiome

Scientists performe in vitro and in vivo experiments to investigate the antimicrobial effects of different bile acids on various microorganisms.

27 Sep 2022

How the gut microbiome could affect COVID-19 severity

Researchers review the potential role of the gut microbiome in determining severe COVID-19.

27 Sep 2022

Daily multivitamin improves cognitive function in seniors

In a recent study published in the journal Alzheimer's & Dementia, researchers in the United States investigated whether daily administration of a cocoa extract (CE, comprising 500 mg flavanols, including 80 mg epicatechins, 50 mg/day theobromine (50 mg/day), and 15mg/day caffeine) and/or an MVM (multivitamin-mineral) for three years protected cognitive functions among older men and women.

18 Sep 2022

Vitamin D News and Research

Latest Vitamin D News and Research

Vitamin D can reduce severity and spread of COVID-19

Virginia Tech researcher receives $400,000 NSF grant to develop novel skin scent sampler

Irish Government funds tripartite collaboration to explore the role of vitamin D in bovine TB

Food supplement recommendations during pregnancy not always adhered to in practice

Does vitamin D reduce COVID-19 severity?

Dietary supplements taken for 'heart health' unlikely to offer meaningful impact on cholesterol levels

Probiotics and prebiotics can reduce the risk of frailty syndrome among the elderly

Severe vitamin D deficiency associated with greater risk of premature mortality

Exploring epigenetic modifications and the use of vitamin D therapy in COVID-19

What is the function of micronutrients in COVID-19 recovery?

Bile acids play an important role in regulating gut microbiome

How the gut microbiome could affect COVID-19 severity

Daily multivitamin improves cognitive function in seniors

Vitamin D3 or omega-3 fatty acid supplements do not prevent frailty in older adults

How effective is vitamin D supplementation in COVID-19?

Can cod liver oil supplementation prevent COVID-19 and other acute respiratory infections?

Prenatal exposure to air pollution increases risk of childhood allergic rhinitis and asthma

Boosting vitamin D levels not associated with protection against respiratory tract infections or covid-19

The role of some important antioxidants in major clinical outcomes of subjects with COVID-19

Vitamin D levels affect overall survival for skin cancer patients

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