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Calcium, vitamin D supplements may send blood levels too high for some women

Calcium and vitamin D are commonly recommended for older women, but the usual supplements may send calcium excretion and blood levels too high for some women, shows a new study published online today in Menopause, the journal of The North American Menopause Society.

18 Jun 2014

World's first human trial of pro-vitamin A-enriched bananas to start soon

The world's first human trial of pro-vitamin A-enriched banana, expected to lift the health and well-being of millions of Ugandans and other East Africans will start very soon.

17 Jun 2014

Researchers demonstrate potential of retinoic acid in preventing type 2 diabetes complications

At a time when obesity, type 2 diabetes, and their complications are a veritable epidemic worldwide, researchers at the University of Montreal and CHUM Research Centre (CRCHUM) recently demonstrated the potential of retinoic acid (RA), a derivative of Vitamin A, in treating obesity and type 2 diabetes and preventing their cardiovascular complications.

17 Jun 2014

Low levels of Vitamin D are associated with a higher risk of premature death

Recent research has shown that lower blood levels of vitamin D increase the risk of dying early.

13 Jun 2014

Persons with lower blood levels of vitamin D are twice likely to die prematurely

Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine have found that persons with lower blood levels of vitamin D were twice as likely to die prematurely as people with higher blood levels of vitamin D.

13 Jun 2014

Studies stress the importance of vitamin D intake during first year of life

Everyone seems to agree that vitamin D is important throughout life. This is certainly as true in the first year of life as it is later on.

9 Jun 2014

Endocrine Society announces winners of Early Investigators Awards and FLARE Internship Awards

The Endocrine Society is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2014 Early Investigators Awards and the Future Leaders Advancing Research in Endocrinology Internship Awards.

6 Jun 2014

Vitamin Angels and Walgreens provide 100 million children and mothers with essential vitamins, minerals

As part of its purpose to help people get, stay and live well, Walgreens (NYSE: WAG) (NASDAQ: WAG) is extending its exclusive relationship with Vitamin Angels to help provide 100 million children and mothers in at-risk populations with essential vitamins and minerals.

6 Jun 2014

High dose vitamin C therapy may have positive effect on Epstein-Barr virus infection

The Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is a member of the herpes family that targets lymphocytes and epithelial cells. While the infection is usually benign, it can in some cases lead to acute infectious mononucleosis and can impair the immune system. EBV is also linked to several malignancies. There is currently no cure for removing EBV infections and very little success treating acute EBV infection and mononucleosis with drugs.

4 Jun 2014

Parents should take initiative to make sure their hungry teens have healthy fare to eat

Refrigerators and pantries across the country are bracing for the seasonal assault from teenagers who are now done with school and will eat most of their meals at home for the summer months.

4 Jun 2014

$Vitamin D with calcium can protect against risk of common bone fractures for seniors$

Vitamin D with calcium can protect against risk of common bone fractures for seniors

For seniors over the age of 65, taking a daily supplement of vitamin D with calcium—but not vitamin D alone—can offer some protection against the risk of common bone fractures, according to an updated review from The Cochrane Library.

4 Jun 2014

Older, obese women with diabetes and on dialysis at risk for calciphylaxis

Obese, Caucasian females over age 50 with diabetes and on dialysis because their kidneys have failed are among those at highest risk for the rare and deadly condition calciphylaxis, according to an analysis of the United States Renal Data System.

3 Jun 2014

Vitamix Laboratories opens new manufacturing facility in Commack, New York

Vitamix Laboratories, one of the most highly regarded vitamin manufacturers in the industry, recently announced a major milestone: the company has moved into a new 23,175 square foot state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Commack, New York.

31 May 2014

Parathyroid hormone with vitamin D may be needed to assess impact on sugar metabolism

Combined assessment of parathyroid hormone along with vitamin D may be needed to assess the impact of vitamin D status on sugar metabolism, according to Toronto researchers.

30 May 2014

5 super foods for attaining summer glow

Chances are you have seen glow-enhancing creams and serums lining the shelves of your local supermarket. Some are marketed as age- defying and promise to energize skin in a matter of days.

29 May 2014

Scientists report that coating stents with vitamin C reduces implants' risks

Every year, more than 1 million people in the U.S. who have suffered heart attacks or chest pain from blocked arteries have little mesh tubes called stents inserted into their blood vessels to prop them open.

29 May 2014

Vitamin D deficiency predicts prostate biopsy outcomes

Men with vitamin D deficiency are more likely than men with normal levels to test positive for prostate cancer on biopsy, and to have aggressive disease, US researchers have found.

28 May 2014

Research findings could lead to new approach to Alzheimer’s prevention

In surprise findings, scientists at The Scripps Research Institute have discovered that a protein with a propensity to form harmful aggregates in the body when produced in the liver protects against Alzheimer’s disease aggregates when it is produced in the brain. The results suggest that drugs that can boost the protein’s production specifically in neurons could one day help ward off Alzheimer’s disease.

22 May 2014

Drugs that boost protein's production in neurons could help ward off Alzheimer's disease

In surprise findings, scientists at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) have discovered that a protein with a propensity to form harmful aggregates in the body when produced in the liver protects against Alzheimer's disease aggregates when it is produced in the brain.

22 May 2014

SinoVeda announces positive clinical results for EffectiCal in post-menopausal women

SinoVeda Canada Inc. today announces positive clinical results for EffectiCal® from its 24-week double-blind, randomized comparative clinical trial in post-menopausal women.

22 May 2014

Vitamin D News and Research

Latest Vitamin D News and Research

Calcium, vitamin D supplements may send blood levels too high for some women

World's first human trial of pro-vitamin A-enriched bananas to start soon

Researchers demonstrate potential of retinoic acid in preventing type 2 diabetes complications

Low levels of Vitamin D are associated with a higher risk of premature death

Persons with lower blood levels of vitamin D are twice likely to die prematurely

Studies stress the importance of vitamin D intake during first year of life

Endocrine Society announces winners of Early Investigators Awards and FLARE Internship Awards

Vitamin Angels and Walgreens provide 100 million children and mothers with essential vitamins, minerals

High dose vitamin C therapy may have positive effect on Epstein-Barr virus infection

Parents should take initiative to make sure their hungry teens have healthy fare to eat

Vitamin D with calcium can protect against risk of common bone fractures for seniors

Older, obese women with diabetes and on dialysis at risk for calciphylaxis

Vitamix Laboratories opens new manufacturing facility in Commack, New York

Parathyroid hormone with vitamin D may be needed to assess impact on sugar metabolism

5 super foods for attaining summer glow

Scientists report that coating stents with vitamin C reduces implants' risks

Vitamin D deficiency predicts prostate biopsy outcomes

Research findings could lead to new approach to Alzheimer’s prevention

Drugs that boost protein's production in neurons could help ward off Alzheimer's disease

SinoVeda announces positive clinical results for EffectiCal in post-menopausal women

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