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News & Articles By Michelle Simmons
06/11/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Vitamin D shines its light on diabetics: Research says it helps manage blood sugar levels
Diabetes is now a worldwide epidemic, putting researchers on the offensive as they continue to search for ways to stop it. A study published in the journal Nutrition Research found that supplementing with vitamin D can reduce insulin resistance and improve the levels of fasting blood sugar in healthy adults, preventing the development of diabetes. For […]
05/29/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
No-brainer: Vitamin D deficiency linked to an increased risk of schizophrenia and depression
The lack of vitamin D in the body does not only compromise bone health, it also affects mental health. According to studies, vitamin D deficiency is linked to schizophrenia and depression. A developing fetus depends on its mother for nutrition. If the mother suffers from vitamin deficiency, so will her baby. In a study published in the journal Scientific […]
05/24/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Supplementing with vitamin D found to help reduce insulin resistance in adults
Researchers at Waseda University in Japan and Shanghai University of Sport in China assessed the effect of one-year vitamin D supplementation on insulin resistance. The researchers published their findings in the journal Nutrition Research. In this study, which was a secondary analysis of a clinical trial, the researchers hypothesized that increased 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25[OH]D) status […]
04/23/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Children diagnosed with autism should take vitamin D supplements, say researchers
Vitamin D, also known as the sunshine vitamin, can do more than just support your bone health. A study published in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry suggested children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) take vitamin D supplements. The study revealed that supplementing with vitamin D can improve the symptoms of ASD. In the study, […]
04/18/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Vitamin D significantly improves autism symptoms in children
A study published in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry found that supplementing with vitamin D can significantly improve the symptoms of autism in children. For the study, researchers from Egypt recruited 109 children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), which is a common developmental disorder characterized by pervasive deficits in social interaction, impairment in […]
04/02/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Experts find that vitamin D can soothe symptoms of COPD
A study shows that vitamin D is more than just for the bones: It can ease symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), but only in people who are also deficient in the vitamin. COPD is an umbrella term used to describe progressive lung diseases that cause symptoms such as increased shortness of breath, frequent […]
03/20/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Higher levels of vitamin D found to improve your exercise outcomes
Vitamin D is more than just a bone-building vitamin; it can also enhance your exercise regimen. A study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology shows that higher levels of vitamin D are associated with better exercise capacity. Earlier studies have shown that people who exercise regularly tend to have high levels of vitamin […]
03/07/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Vitamin D shown to reduce depression scores in people suffering from ulcerative colitis – can it be a potential antidepressant?
Vitamin D isn’t just for bone growth and calcium absorption. According to a study in the Journal of Dietary Supplements, the “sunshine vitamin” can also improve the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) scores in people with ulcerative colitis. BDI is a 21-item, self-report rating inventory, one of the most commonly used instruments for measuring the severity of depression. […]
02/22/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Vitamin D supplementation can reduce Beck Depression Inventory scores in patients with ulcerative colitis
A study published in the Journal of Dietary Supplements highlights the positive effect of vitamin D supplementation on the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) scores of people with ulcerative colitis. Depression is more prevalent in people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) like ulcerative colitis compared to their healthy peers, and some studies have associated vitamin D deficiency with depression. […]
12/25/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
New research finds that higher levels of vitamin D are linked to better exercise capacity
A study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology found an association between vitamin D levels and exercise capacity. In the study, it was found that higher levels of vitamin D are associated to better cardiorespiratory fitness or exercise capacity. The study, which was conducted by a team of researchers from Virginia Commonwealth University […]
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