Vitamin D is an essential nutrient our bodies use to help us absorb calcium. As people age, it gets more difficult for them to use the vitamin D they get from food and the sun. Dr. Anthony Fauci ...

Vitamin D supplements could be the key to preventing winter colds and flu as well as other acute respiratory tract infections. Millions of people around the world could stave off infections such ...

People who have a higher vitamin D intake may be slowing down a biological process linked to aging, according to a study published this week. But don’t rush out to buy supplements just yet.

Vitamin D and omega-3 supplements do not prevent cancer or heart disease, a new study finds, the latest in the years-long debate over their benefits. The trial enrolled more than 25,000 Americans ...

There have been suggestions that low levels of vitamin D might be a factor in cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease, but there's no proof that the lack of D is actually causing the problems.

Taking higher-than-recommended doses of vitamin D for five years reduced the risk of atrial fibrillation in older men and women, according to a new study. Taking higher-than-recommended doses of ...

To maximize Vitamin D from the sun during summer in India, aim for exposure between 8 AM and 10 AM. During this timeframe, UVB rays are sufficient without risking sunburn or heatstroke.

It's that time of year when your body produces less vitamin D. Sunshine is the main source of vitamin D, and we need it to keep our bones and muscles strong. Many people take supplements to meet ...

Experts are sounding the alarm after a man recently died from a vitamin D overdose. David Mitchener, 89, passed away in suburban London, England, after taking high levels of the supplement for ...

Researchers in Spain have discovered that 82% of hospitalized patients with Covid-19 were vitamin D deficient in a new study published today. They studied levels of the vitamin in 216 patients ...

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Vitamin D, which is crucial for maintaining strong bones because it helps your body absorb calcium from food, is synthesized in the skin after it is exposed to the sun’s ultraviolet B rays.