Low vitamin D levels may increase risk for Alzheimer’s

A new study suggests a link between Vitamin D deficiency or insufficiency and cognitive function, with implications for Alzheimer’s and dementia treatments.

Resistance exercise may improve Vitamin D metabolism

Resistance exercise can increase the number of Vitamin D receptors (VDRs) in the muscle and improve Vitamin D metabolism, according to a study published in Experimental Physiology.

Survey reinforces further understanding of dietary deficiencies and optimum nutrition needed

Data from a three-country survey seeking to understand beliefs of adults on the role of diet for optimal health, as well as consumption of key micronutrients including Omega-3 and Vitamin D, will…

Study: Muscadine grape seed oil may help reduce obesity

Muscadine grape seed oil supplies a form of Vitamin E, giving scientists another clue to reducing obesity, a new University of Florida study shows.

Mobile tracking application may help users meet vitamin D requirements

New study in Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior validates use of the Vitamin D Calculator app for tracking intakeVitamin D is essential for the maintenance of bone health and may be…

Sunlight and vitamin D levels higher for coastal populations in England

People living close to the coast in England have higher vitamin D levels than inland dwellers, according to a new study published in the journal Environment InternationalExposure to sunlight is a…

Pregnant Bangladeshis lacking vitamin E nearly twice as likely to miscarry

Pregnant women in Bangladesh with low levels of the most common form of vitamin E are nearly twice as likely to have a miscarriage than those with adequate levels of the vitamin in their blood…

Link studied between newborn health and vitamin A

The impact vitamin A has on newborns is virtually unknown, but Penn State nutrition researchers have published two papers that may provide a framework for future investigations of the vitamin and…

Study links low vitamin D levels with premature death

A study from the University of California-San Diego suggests that people with lower vitamin D levels may be at higher risk of early death than those with higher vitamin D levels.

Vitamin D: ‘no clear evidence of health benefits,’ say researchers

The role of vitamin D on health is a cloudy subject. Although many studies have hailed the vitamin for its beneficial effects on medical conditions, such as autoimmune disorders, heart disease and even cancer, other research has suggested otherwise. Now, two new studies published in the BMJ indicate there is no clear evidence that vitamin D is beneficial for certain health problems.

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