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05/25/2022
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By Zoey Sky
Adequate sunlight exposure may offer protective benefits for immune health, says study
Sun exposure is crucial for your vitamin D intake. It can also offer benefits for your immune health. According to a study conducted by researchers from the University of California – San Francisco, exposure to the sun can protect both children and young adults against multiple sclerosis (MS) and other autoimmune diseases. The study findings, which were […]
12/13/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Higher vitamin D levels, stronger immune response protect children from COVID-19
How COVID-19 affects children is a topic that’s getting traction, especially with recent studies saying that the disease is less severe in children than in adults. So far, health experts have observed that fewer children contract the virus. Hospitalization rates in children are also lower than those in adults. In a new study, Petra Zimmermann and Nigel […]
10/01/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
Optimal vitamin D levels may reduce risk of premature death
Having adequate levels of vitamin D is important for children’s health. This nutrient, which can be produced by the body when exposed to sunlight, plays a vital role in bone formation. Children with insufficient vitamin D are at risk of developing rickets, a condition where bones soften and weaken. Vitamin D is also important for adults. Several studies show […]
08/17/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
Fortifying bread with vitamin D can help prevent deficiencies, researchers find
A study published in the journal European Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that fortifying bread with vitamin D can help prevent 10 million new cases of vitamin D deficiency in the United Kingdom. The findings of the study demonstrate the need to reform current policies and incorporate a multi-disciplinary approach to address vitamin D deficiency. In the long run, fortifying bread with […]
03/25/2020
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By Arsenio Toledo
Women who supplement with Vitamin D during pregnancy can help prevent blood pressure problems in the next generation
Pregnant women need to supplement with vitamin D for the sake of their babies, a new study says. According to a study published in the American Heart Association‘s journal, Hypertension, children born with low levels of vitamin D in their system have an increased risk of developing high and unhealthy blood pressure levels as they age. As detailed in […]
11/30/2019
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By Tracey Watson
Spending at least 30 minutes outside reduces risk of bowel disease by 20 percent … Are good old fashioned exercise and sunshine the reason?
Back in 2015, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimated that around 1.3 percent of American adults – about 3 million people – were living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). That number had increased by a whopping 30 percent, from 2 million people, just six years earlier. A recent study by researchers from […]
09/20/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
An uptick in rickets among children is warning of vitamin D deficiency
Rickets is a skeletal disorder caused by a deficiency of calcium, phosphate, and vitamin D — nutrients needed for the formation of healthy bones. As a result, children who suffer from rickets tend to have weak bones, abnormal growth, and problems with their skeletal structure. Recently, a rise in the number of rickets cases, especially among […]
09/10/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Vitamin D deficiency the likely cause for a rise in rickets cases in children
Recently, a rise in the number of rickets cases, especially among children from low-income families, has been reported. Rickets is a skeletal disorder associated with calcium, phosphate, and vitamin D deficiency. While poor nutrition may be a possible reason for the increase in rickets cases, a new study reveals that even some supplements cannot provide children sufficient […]
09/06/2019
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By Kristine Payne
7 Reasons why you should always get enough of vitamin D
Vitamin D is a unique kind of vitamin that does not act in the same way that other vitamins do. Instead, it acts more like a hormone that is naturally produced by your body. It is known as the “Sunshine Vitamin” because you normally get this vitamin from your skin’s exposure to sunlight. The way it works […]
08/29/2019
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By Stephanie Diaz
Vitamin D supplementation found to prevent decline in memory and learning, research finds
Vitamin D is well-known for having a wide range of beneficial effects on the human body. The so-called “sunshine vitamin” is responsible for better bone health, a stronger immune system, improved lung function, and a healthier heart. Vitamin D deficiency is linked to a higher risk of hypertension (high blood pressure), and it’s also known […]
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