India is facing a silent epidemic of Vitamin D Deficiency - 1 in every 5 Indians being Vitamin D deficient. The deficiency is ...

Many people would like to delay or even stop the aging process. Previous clinical studies have shown that a reduced calorie intake can slow down the aging process in humans.

Maternal vitamin D levels in the first trimester were related to both prenatal growth and pregnancy outcomes, according to a new study. Low vitamin D levels during the first trimester of pregnancy ...

Low vitamin D levels in the first trimester of pregnancy are associated with higher rates of preterm birth and decreased fetal length, according to a new study led by researchers in the Department of ...

This article is authored by Dr Ambrish Mithal, endocrinologist and chairman and head of endocrinology and diabetes, Max Healthcare, Saket, New Delhi.

A lack of essential micronutrients, such as vitamin D and magnesium, as well as a few others, may be behind 'hidden hunger' ...

Babies up to the age of 1 year need 8.5 to 10 micrograms of vitamin D a day. The NHS adds: "From about late March/early April to the end of September, the majority of people should be able to make all ...

As far as nutrients go, vitamin D is one of the most widely useful—but oft-overlooked—things we put in our bodies. For instance, “there are more than 200 known functions of vitamin D in the body,” ...

Vitamin B12 is crucial for red blood cell formation, DNA synthesis, and neurological health. Its deficiency can lead to severe consequences like chronic pain, neurological damage, and increased ...

Self-diagnosing vitamin D deficiency and taking supplements without testing can lead to unnecessary or excessive intake. This can mask other underlying conditions or lead to toxicity ...