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Experts assert the need to amplify "food first" and "no needle" messages among all athletes

Intravenous (IV) nutrition, which used to be considered a treatment of 'last resort', is threatening to become the norm for competitive athletes, despite no scientific evidence that it works or that it is safe, warn experts in an editorial, published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.

17 Aug 2022

$$13 million PCORI funding aims to support the study of fracture prevention strategies for osteoporosis$

$13 million PCORI funding aims to support the study of fracture prevention strategies for osteoporosis

University of Maryland School of Medicine faculty from the Department of Epidemiology & Public Health and the Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science are co-recipients of a $13 million funding award from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute to compare interventions used to improve mobility and prevent future fractures in older adults recovering from a hip or leg fracture.

15 Aug 2022

Vitamin D promising for depression, study says

An extensive meta-analysis suggests that vitamin D supplementation may alleviate depressive symptoms in adults with depression. Conducted by an international team of researchers, the meta-analysis includes dozens of studies from around the world.

12 Aug 2022

A low-energy, high FODMAP diet in prediabetes and diabetes?

Researchers summarize the available knowledge on FODMAPs and suggest that they can play a role in the prevention and treatment of diabetes.

10 Aug 2022

Formulary restrictions may increase the risk of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a major risk factor for stroke, and for decades the anticoagulant warfarin was the standard treatment for lowering that hazard. However, numerous drug and food interactions make warfarin burdensome for patients.

10 Aug 2022

Boosting vitamin D in individuals with deficiencies likely to reduce chronic inflammation

Inflammation is an essential part of the body's healing process. But when it persists, it can contribute to a wide range of complex diseases including type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and autoimmune diseases.

8 Aug 2022

Vitamin B12, folic acid supplements could potentially halt or reverse advanced form of fatty liver disease

Scientists at Duke-NUS Medical School in Singapore have uncovered a mechanism that leads to an advanced form of fatty liver disease - and it turns out that vitamin B12 and folic acid supplements could reverse this process.

5 Aug 2022

Fully reduced form of vitamin K found to efficiently inhibit ferroptotic cell death

A team of researchers at Tohoku University has reported on a novel function of vitamin K, which is generally known for its importance in blood clotting.

4 Aug 2022

Study aims to ascertain how COVID-19 and vitamin D misinformation was presented on YouTube

JMIR Publications recently published "COVID-19 and Vitamin D Misinformation on YouTube: Content Analysis" in JMIR Infodemiology, which reported that although social media platforms, such as YouTube, can be an inexpensive and effective method of sharing accurate health information, inaccurate and misleading information shared on YouTube can be dangerous for viewers.

2 Aug 2022

Study suggests possible benefit from melatonin in COVID-19

A new study discusses the utility of vitamin C and melatonin as potentially therapeutic and capable of preventing acute lung injury in COVID-19.

1 Aug 2022

What is the role of vitamin D in pandemic H1N1 influenza and SARS-CoV-2 infection?

A recent study published in Nutrients found that vitamin D is vital for lung protection from viral infection.

1 Aug 2022

Plant-based dietary alternatives to animal products offer a healthier and more sustainable solution

Plant-based dietary alternatives to animal products are better for the environment and for human health when compared with the animal products they are designed to replace, say the authors of a new study.

29 Jul 2022

Vitamin A supplementation is missed by two in five children in India, analysis finds

Two in five eligible children in India are missing out on preventive vitamin A supplementation designed to ward off the health problems associated with deficiency of the vitamin, finds an analysis of representative survey data, published in the open access journal BMJ Global Health.

29 Jul 2022

Vitamin D News and Research

Latest Vitamin D News and Research

Experts assert the need to amplify "food first" and "no needle" messages among all athletes

$13 million PCORI funding aims to support the study of fracture prevention strategies for osteoporosis

Vitamin D promising for depression, study says

A low-energy, high FODMAP diet in prediabetes and diabetes?

Formulary restrictions may increase the risk of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation

Boosting vitamin D in individuals with deficiencies likely to reduce chronic inflammation

Vitamin B12, folic acid supplements could potentially halt or reverse advanced form of fatty liver disease

Fully reduced form of vitamin K found to efficiently inhibit ferroptotic cell death

Study aims to ascertain how COVID-19 and vitamin D misinformation was presented on YouTube

Study suggests possible benefit from melatonin in COVID-19

What is the role of vitamin D in pandemic H1N1 influenza and SARS-CoV-2 infection?

Plant-based dietary alternatives to animal products offer a healthier and more sustainable solution

Vitamin A supplementation is missed by two in five children in India, analysis finds

Tannins as therapeutic agents against SARS-CoV-2

The effect of Artemisia annua hot water extracts against the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant

High-dose supplementation of Vitamin B6 decreases anxiety

How does vitamin D supplementation impact COVID-19 vaccine efficacy?

High-dose Vitamin B6 tablets could reduce feelings of anxiety and depression

Could Vitamin B6 Reduce Anxiety and Depression?

Study links low vitamin D level with risk of dementia

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Latest Vitamin D News and Research

Exploring the nanoscale: How AFM is transforming cosmetic science

Innovating Texture and Culture in Plant-Based Foods

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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