It’s the most popular supplement on the market. But why do we need vitamin D—and why is the advice on how to get it so contradictory? Sunlight is all our bodies need to make vitamin D—a ...

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A new study suggests that vitamin D supplementation may help preserve the lengths of the protective caps at the ends of chromosomes known as telomeres. Researchers say maintaining the length of ...

We evaluated the risk of coronary and cerebrovascular events in the Women’s Health Initiative randomized trial of calcium plus vitamin D supplementation. Conclusions— Calcium/vitamin D supplementation ...

Summary: Babies born with low vitamin D levels are more likely to develop mental disorders like ADHD, schizophrenia, and autism later in life. Researchers analyzed data from over 71,000 individuals, ...

When the sun is out, humans get vitamin D from the sun. But in the winter, when it is cloudy and miserable out, many of us lack the nutrient, and a quarter of the population (23%) even become ...

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Vitamin D supplements are widely used for bone health and immunity, but excessive intake can lead to silent side effects. High calcium levels, kidney strain, digestive issues, mood changes ...

A winter exercise routine can safeguard your vitamin D levels—even the active form critical to immunity—without relying on sunlight or supplements. Credit: SciTechDaily.com New research shows that ...

T hey wanted to see if combining two powerful ingredients—turmeric and vitamin D—could help people with type 2 diabetes manage their blood pressure better. Turmeric is a bright yellow spice ...

A new study has suggested newborns who are vitamin D deficient at birth may be at a higher risk of some mental health disorders. Researchers analysed vitamin D levels from more than 70,000 people ...