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Ground breaking study dispels myth that vitamin D2 and D3 have same nutritional value

Worldwide health authorities are being urged to rethink official guidance around vitamin D following the publication of a ground breaking study from the University of Surrey, which dispels the myth that vitamin D2 and D3 have the same nutritional value.

7 Jul 2017

Clinical trial shows anti-inflammatory benefits from taking high doses of vitamin D after sunburn

High doses of vitamin D taken one hour after sunburn significantly reduce skin redness, swelling, and inflammation, according to double-blinded, placebo-controlled clinical trial out of Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center.

6 Jul 2017

Vitamin A improves insulin-producing beta-cells' function, study suggests

There has been no known link between diabetes and vitamin A - until now. A new study suggests that the vitamin improves the insulin producing β-cell´s function.

13 Jun 2017

Low levels of vitamin A could be strong risk factor for TB

People with low levels of vitamin A living with individuals sick with tuberculosis may be 10 times more likely to develop the disease than people with high levels of the nutrient, according to research led by investigators at Harvard Medical School.

13 Jun 2017

Human teeth reveal clues to evolution, migration and health problems

The story of humanity's vital – and fragile – relationship with the sun has been locked inside our teeth for hundreds of thousands of years. A new method is starting to tease out answers to major questions of evolution and migration, using clues hidden just under the enamel.

18 May 2017

Untargeted vitamin D supplementation provides little clinical benefit to older adults, study finds

An international study of older adults has found that mass, untargeted provision of vitamin D supplements provides little clinical benefit to many when it comes to the common bone disease, osteoporosis. Instead, the study recommends targeting vitamin D supplements at individuals whose levels of this vitamin are markedly reduced.

16 May 2017

Vitamin A deficiency leads to loss of blood stem cells

Many specialized cells, such as in the skin, gut or blood, have a lifespan of only a few days. Therefore, steady replenishment of these cells is indispensable. They arise from so-called "adult" stem cells that divide continuously.

5 May 2017

Study highlights risk factors for widespread vitamin D deficiency

Results from a clinical review published in The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association find nearly 1 billion people worldwide may have deficient or insufficient levels of vitamin D due to chronic disease and inadequate sun exposure related to sunscreen use.

2 May 2017

Study suggests ‘synergistic’ link between exercise and vitamin D for better heart health

Johns Hopkins researchers report that an analysis of survey responses and health records of more than 10,000 American adults for nearly 20 years suggests a "synergistic" link between exercise and good vitamin D levels in reducing the risk of heart attacks and strokes.

27 Apr 2017

Vitamin D deficiency linked to early markers of cardiovascular disease in overweight, obese children

In overweight and obese children and adolescents, vitamin D deficiency is associated with early markers of cardiovascular disease, a new study reports. The research results will be presented Sunday, April 2, at ENDO 2017, the annual scientific meeting of the Endocrine Society, in Orlando.

4 Apr 2017

Infantile vitamin B1 deficiency affects motor function, balance in children

A new Tel Aviv University study published in Maternal and Child Nutrition found that infantile Vitamin B1 (thiamine) deficiency severely affected the motor function of preschoolers who were fed faulty formula in the first year of their lives.

29 Mar 2017

Poor vitamin B12 status in small children linked to difficulties in solving cognitive tests

Small children with low levels of vitamin B12 had more difficulties solving cognitive tests, such as the ability to do puzzles, recognize letters and interpret other children's feelings.

27 Mar 2017

Researchers estimate duration of sun exposure required to obtain recommended doses of vitamin D

Spanish researchers have estimated the duration of solar radiation exposure required in order to obtain the recommended doses of vitamin D.

8 Mar 2017

Study finds link between vitamin D levels and severity of malabsorption issues

Natural health experts BetterYou have welcomed a recommendation by leading gastroenterology expert Isobel Mason, to take a vitamin D supplement to reduce Crohn’s flare-ups.

From BetterYou Ltd 3 Mar 2017

Vitamin D supplements protect against cold and flu, study finds

The use of Vitamin D supplements can help to protect against acute respiratory infections, according to a new study. If everybody took the supplements, more than three million people could ward off colds and flu every year, say the authors of the world-wide, collaborative study.

16 Feb 2017

Vitamin D Deficiency News and Research

Ground breaking study dispels myth that vitamin D2 and D3 have same nutritional value

Clinical trial shows anti-inflammatory benefits from taking high doses of vitamin D after sunburn

Vitamin A improves insulin-producing beta-cells' function, study suggests

Low levels of vitamin A could be strong risk factor for TB

Human teeth reveal clues to evolution, migration and health problems

Untargeted vitamin D supplementation provides little clinical benefit to older adults, study finds

Vitamin A deficiency leads to loss of blood stem cells

Study highlights risk factors for widespread vitamin D deficiency

Study suggests ‘synergistic’ link between exercise and vitamin D for better heart health

Vitamin D deficiency linked to early markers of cardiovascular disease in overweight, obese children

Infantile vitamin B1 deficiency affects motor function, balance in children

Poor vitamin B12 status in small children linked to difficulties in solving cognitive tests

Researchers estimate duration of sun exposure required to obtain recommended doses of vitamin D

Study finds link between vitamin D levels and severity of malabsorption issues

Vitamin D supplements protect against cold and flu, study finds

Vitamin D supplements protect against acute respiratory infections, study finds

Marginal deficiency of vitamin A in fetus or newborns may lead to Alzheimer's disease in later life

Oral vitamin spray or topical magnesium spray can help beat the blues, says TV chef Tonia Buxton

Vitamin D supplements encouraged to eliminate deficiencies in new borns

Fish sauce may help provide better nutrition for mothers and young children

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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