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05/05/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Vitamin D reduces inflammation caused by Type 2 diabetes

In a review of studies published in the journal Nutrition Reviews, vitamin D was found to reduce inflammation brought by Type 2 diabetes. Chronic low-grade inflammation is known to precede and to be present in the development of Type 2 diabetes. A team of researchers from Monash University in Melbourne, Australia found that the meta-analysis […]

05/02/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Study: Low vitamin D levels could be the reason why more than HALF of postmenopausal women have a metabolic syndrome

According to a new study, low vitamin D levels could be the reason why over 50 percent of postmenopausal women have a metabolic syndrome. The study, published in the journal Maturitas, found a strong link between the lack of vitamin D and metabolic syndrome in postmenopausal women. Metabolic syndrome is a set of conditions that […]

03/23/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Vitamin D found to reduce risk of death for those with heart disease

When you find out that you or a loved one has heart disease, panic is an understandable reaction. After all, it’s the leading cause of death in the U.S. and many other countries. Despite this ominous status, however, there are several things you can do to stack the odds in your favor. You’re probably already […]

03/18/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Vitamin D protects against chronic inflammation and insulin resistance in obese patients

The link between obesity and increased insulin levels is a well-established indicator of diabetes. Fortunately, there’s still hope: A study that appeared in Nutrire found that vitamin D protects the body from chronic inflammation and insulin resistance in obese individuals. The study, led by researchers from the Federal University of Piauí in Brazil, reviewed studies that looked […]

02/12/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Better, safer, less expensive than drugs: Scientists say vitamin D could replace your meds, prevent and even reverse disease

When it comes to heart health, there are a few factors that commonly spring to mind, like eating a healthy diet and getting plenty of exercise. However, it turns out that one of the less-obvious approaches to heart health could be the best one: getting more sunlight. According to a study carried out by scientists […]

12/04/2017 / By Rita Winters

Get that baby outside: New study finds exposure to high levels of vitamin D in early childhood reduces risk of diabetes

Mornings are not only great, but healthy too. Recent studies show that exposure to high levels of vitamin D, especially in childhood, greatly reduce the risk of being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Research background In 2004, a multinational study involving 8,676 children began, in order to find out if higher-vitamin D levels reduced the […]

09/06/2017 / By Russel Davis

99% of U.S. preschool children don’t get enough physical activity, scientists warn

A recent study revealed that more than 99 percent of preschoolers in the U.S. do not get adequate exercise. The study also showed that one in five preschool children do not eat enough fruits and vegetables. The same number of children were found to spend too much screen time, the researchers added. As part of […]

05/09/2017 / By Russel Davis

Sunscreen is KILLING people by blocking vitamin D production which prevents cancer, diabetes, kidney disorders and more

Excessive sunscreen use might be playing a major role in the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency and related adverse health conditions, an analysis published in The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association revealed. According to researchers from the College of Osteopathic Medicine at Touro University, California, vitamin D prevalence in the U.S. showed a significant […]

05/07/2017 / By Rhonda Johansson

Vitamin D helps friendly bacteria repopulate the gut, making it the perfect campanion to probiotic supplements

A high fat diet alone cannot trigger a metabolic syndrome, a cluster of conditions associated with an increased risk of heart disease and diabetes. Researchers of a new study published in Physiology said that vitamin D deficiency is needed for this syndrome to progress. Authors reached this conclusion after observing mice and their gut bacteria. […]

01/03/2017 / By Isabelle Z.

Study links vitamin D deficiency to metabolic syndrome in mice

One out of every four of the world’s adults suffers from metabolic syndrome. This is often a precursor to diabetes and heart problems, and it is no secret that a poor diet that is rich in the wrong kinds of fats and carbohydrates plays a role in its development. However, scientists have also found that […]

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