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News & Articles By Isabelle Z.

12/26/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Vitamin D deficiency directly linked to your risk for cancer

What are you doing to lower your risk of cancer? Perhaps you’re going out of your way to get organic food to avoid the cancer risks associated with pesticides, or maybe you’re using natural cleaning products around your house. You might be making a conscious effort to consume more superfoods and get more exercise, but […]

12/25/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Vitamin D can STOP the development of liver problems, researchers find

Many health-conscious people worry about maintaining a healthy weight and keeping their blood pressure or cholesterol under control, but few people give much thought to their liver – until something goes wrong. Unfortunately, that’s far more likely than you might think as 20 to 30 percent of Americans are now said to have non-alcoholic fatty […]

11/30/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Supplementing with vitamin D can promote weight loss, study finds

Childhood obesity has become a significant health problem around the world. Not only is it dangerous for children right now, but it also sets them up to develop serious problems later in life, such as diabetes and heart disease. In addition, it can cause psychological damage. While the most obvious solution is for obese children […]

11/14/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Maintaining optimal vitamin D levels is key to preventing cancer

There is a lot of conflicting advice out there about vitamin use, and the insistence by a few vocal “experts” that multivitamins are a waste of money has led many people to falsely believe that not getting enough vitamins is not such a big deal. However, when it comes to vitamin D, maintaining optimal levels […]

11/12/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Reverse aging with these 4 common vitamins

Most of us hope to live to see old age, but that doesn’t mean that every aspect of aging is fun. Everything from your physical appearance to your health and your mental performance will take a toll as you hit your twilight years. Thankfully, you can help to slow aging with a little help from […]

10/26/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Low levels of vitamin D3 could trigger the onset of Type 2 diabetes

The connection between high sugar consumption and type 2 diabetes is clearly established, but there’s a more surprising nutritional factor that everyone should know about that can also play a role in the development of the disease. Researchers from the University of Toronto discovered that people who are lacking in vitamin D3 are more likely […]

08/29/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Mounting evidence proves that higher vitamin D levels reduce the risk of breast cancer

When the New York Times recently published an article attacking a well-known doctor for being a vitamin D proponent, it was clear to many observers that Big Pharma likely had a hand in the piece. Now, there’s even more reason for pharmaceutical companies to be worried about this vitamin’s powers as a new study shows […]

08/22/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Huh? The New York Times says vitamin D health benefits are a right-wing conspiracy theory

In recent years, vitamin D has been stealing the spotlight as more people learn of its many health benefits. It’s great news that something so affordable and accessible can help people stay healthy, but one group that’s not so excited about the vitamin D hype is Big Pharma. Although vitamin D supplements are available and […]

06/15/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Cut your risk for liver cancer by HALF by just increasing your vitamin D levels

Did you know that roughly 38.4 percent of people will be diagnosed with some type of cancer during their lifetime? If you’re “lucky,” yours might just be a harmless melanoma that your dermatologist can remove in their office. If you’re really unlucky, on the other hand, you could end up with one of the deadliest […]

06/14/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Have a large waistline? You most likely have a vitamin D deficiency, according to this study

If you’re overweight, there are plenty of things you might worry about, from looking good in your clothes and brushing off cruel comments, to avoiding the serious health problems associated with your weight, like diabetes and cancer. However, a new study points to an often-overlooked issue facing many obese people that can have very serious […]

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