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09/09/2018 / By Ralph Flores

You’re more at risk of a muscle injury if you lack vitamin D, according to a new study

In recent years, a lot of studies have been done on the health benefits of vitamin D. It has brought about interesting results: for one, it’s linked to a healthy immune system; faster healing of wounds; and even stronger bones. However, it’s also revealed how much we’re lacking the sunshine vitamin: Research has shown that […]

08/29/2018 / By David Williams

Vitamin D and heart health: Scientists discover that high doses reverse stiffness in arteries

While an apple a day may keep the doctor away, new research suggests that you might be better off with daily vitamin D supplements. This is according to a new study that was published recently in PLOS ONE, where researchers tested to see the effects of high doses of vitamin D on arterial stiffness. The […]

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 Ralph Flores

Vitamin D found to help sunburn from the inside by reducing swelling and inflammation

For anyone who’s ever had a severe case of sunburn, this might be a good development for you – taking in high concentrations of vitamin D an hour after sunburn can be beneficial in alleviating its painful side-effects, according to a study. The results, which were from a double-blinded research made by a joint team from Case […]

08/13/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Vitamin D can prevent hip fractures in older adults by making their muscles stronger

Vitamin D is a fairly well-known vitamin, thanks largely to its association with calcium. More studies are coming out proving its benefits in building stronger bones. One such study detailed how vitamin D intake can help elderly people avoid hip fractures, thereby protecting them from injury and helping improve their quality of life. The study […]

08/02/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Increasing evidence proves the undeniable therapeutic benefits of vitamin D

In 2014, breast cancer, the most common cause of cancer in women, claimed at least 41,000 lives, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). However, health experts advised that patients can fight cancer with proper supplementation, particularly an increased intake of vitamin D. Vitamin D, disease prevention, and recommended intake If the public is made […]

07/27/2018 / By Tracey Watson

Johns Hopkins researchers find that low levels of vitamin D increase risk of lung disease

A decade long study by researchers from Johns Hopkins University, the results of which were published in the Journal of Nutrition last month, offers new hope for the prevention of an incurable disease that claims close to half a million lives annually. The 2013 Global Burden of Disease study found that each year, over 595,000 […]

07/20/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

How much sun do you need to get enough vitamin D? Dermatologist shares the answer to this and other questions about your skin

Have you ever wondered how much sun you need to get your daily dose of vitamin D? What about if anything can be done to prevent stretchmarks? Wonder no more: These pressing questions about your skin have been answered by Dr. Rachael Morris-Jones, a hospital dermatologist with more than 20 years of clinical experience under […]

07/05/2018 / By Carol Anderson

Supplementing with vitamin D shown to reduce chronic lower back pain

Back pain is something everyone experiences at one point, and it’s something we wouldn’t like to endure all the time. It’s said that Americans alone spend $50 billion annually for treatment and expensive pharmaceutical drugs. Fortunately, researchers found a more natural – and way cheaper – solution to this growing problem. A study published in Pain Physician suggests that […]

06/21/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Vitamin D eases mind AND body: Study finds a daily dose can relieve symptoms of IBS and accompanying anxiety

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common, chronic disorder of the large intestine that affects 10 to 15 percent of the world’s population. Currently, there is no known cure for IBS, so treatments usually focus on relieving the symptoms. Managing this condition typically entails studying one’s dietary habits, taking over-the-counter medication, and reducing stress. However, […]

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