Vitamin D News and Research

Latest Vitamin D News and Research

Gelatin supplement consumption plus intensive exercise can help build ligaments, tendons and bones

A new study from Keith Baar's Functional Molecular Biology Laboratory at the UC Davis College of Biological Sciences and the Australian Institute of Sport suggests that consuming a gelatin supplement, plus a burst of intensive exercise, can help build ligaments, tendons and bones.

21 Dec 2016

Research findings reveal new powerful role of sunlight on immunity

Sunlight allows us to make vitamin D, credited with healthier living, but a surprise research finding could reveal another powerful benefit of getting some sun.

20 Dec 2016

New SWOG review shows vitamin E and selenium do not prevent colorectal adenomas

Eight years ago, results from a landmark cancer prevention trial run by SWOG showed that a daily dose of vitamin E and selenium did not prevent prostate cancer.

20 Dec 2016

$New review explores approaches for prevention of hip fracture in very high risk patients$

New review explores approaches for prevention of hip fracture in very high risk patients

Hip fractures are of great concern as they are the most severe type of fracture in osteoporotic patients, associated with premature death, and commonly leading to long-term physical disability, impaired capacity to perform daily activities and live independently, and reduced quality of life.

20 Dec 2016

Vitamin B3 may help treat preeclampsia-affected pregnant women

Scientists in Japan and the US have found that vitamin B3 nicotinamide may help treat pregnant women who suffer from preeclampsia by preventing strokes and in some cases, even stimulating the growth of their fetus.

15 Dec 2016

Enzyme that cleaves beta carotene may control testosterone levels

An enzyme that converts the dietary carotenoid beta carotene into vitamin A in the body may also regulate testosterone levels and growth of the prostate, a new study found.

7 Dec 2016

Newborns with low levels of vitamin D may more likely develop multiple sclerosis in later life

Babies born with low levels of vitamin D may be more likely to develop multiple sclerosis (MS) later in life than babies with higher levels of vitamin D, according to a study published in the November 30, 2016, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

30 Nov 2016

IQWiG finds both hint of benefit and harm from corneal collagen cross-linking for keratoconus

In patients with keratoconus the cornea of the eye begins to bulge. So-called corneal collagen cross-linking aims to halt this process. In this procedure, the cornea is stiffened through locally applied vitamin B2 in combination with UVA radiation.

30 Nov 2016

Vitamin D supplements do not prevent disease in the majority, says study

Current evidence does not support that vitamin D supplementation does anything to help prevent disease among the majority of people, according to a new study published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ).

24 Nov 2016

Brident Dental provides tips to help keep mouth and gums healthy during festive season

Thanksgiving arrives this week, signaling the start of a cherished holiday season filled with both giving and receiving.

22 Nov 2016

Study shows new drug combination effective in treating precancerous skin lesions

A combination of two topical drugs that have been in use for years triggers a robust immune response against precancerous skin lesions, according to a new study. The research, from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and Harvard Medical School, shows that the therapy activates the immune system's T cells, which then attack the abnormal skin cells.

21 Nov 2016

Vitamin D supplementation improves autism symptoms, study shows

Vitamin D supplementation improved symptoms of autism in a recent trial.

21 Nov 2016

Researchers call sun avoidance as emerging health problem in the U.S.

A landmark study published Friday in the Journal Dermato-Endocrinology has world-renowned researchers calling insufficient sun exposure an emerging health problem in the United States.

21 Nov 2016

Adolescent obesity may lead to irreparable bone damage

Teenagers who are obese may be doing irreparable damage to their bones, according to a new study being presented next week at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America.

21 Nov 2016

Walnuts could be key to happier state-of-mind in young healthy men

College can be a stressful time for young adults as they figure out how to manage intense daily routines that include work, study and play.

18 Nov 2016

Study shows menopausal hormone therapy can improve bone mass and structure

Women who undergo hormone therapy for menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes can not only increase bone mass, but also can improve bone structure, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

17 Nov 2016

Vitamin D News and Research

Latest Vitamin D News and Research

Gelatin supplement consumption plus intensive exercise can help build ligaments, tendons and bones

Research findings reveal new powerful role of sunlight on immunity

New SWOG review shows vitamin E and selenium do not prevent colorectal adenomas

New review explores approaches for prevention of hip fracture in very high risk patients

Vitamin B3 may help treat preeclampsia-affected pregnant women

Enzyme that cleaves beta carotene may control testosterone levels

Newborns with low levels of vitamin D may more likely develop multiple sclerosis in later life

IQWiG finds both hint of benefit and harm from corneal collagen cross-linking for keratoconus

Vitamin D supplements do not prevent disease in the majority, says study

Brident Dental provides tips to help keep mouth and gums healthy during festive season

Study shows new drug combination effective in treating precancerous skin lesions

Vitamin D supplementation improves autism symptoms, study shows

Researchers call sun avoidance as emerging health problem in the U.S.

Adolescent obesity may lead to irreparable bone damage

Walnuts could be key to happier state-of-mind in young healthy men

Study shows menopausal hormone therapy can improve bone mass and structure

Dietary sodium restriction may provide kidney and heart benefits for CKD patients

High daily doses of vitamin D can help reduce incidence of ARI in older, long-term care residents

Study finds link between winter conception and gestational diabetes risk

Length of telomeres may reveal if vitamin D and omega-3 supplements improve heart health, longevity

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

Vitamin D News and Research

Latest Vitamin D News and Research

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