03/26/13 COMPREHENSIVE REAL-TIME NEWS FEED FOR VITAMIN D.

• Improving the vitamin d status of vitamin d deficient adults is... _{2013-03-26, 05:54 am}
  Improving the vitamin d status of vitamin d deficient adults is associated with improved mitochondrial oxidative function in skeletal muscle.
• Study shows vitamin D can help people breathe better and protect against TB _{2013-03-26, 05:07 am}
  Maintaining adequate levels of vitamin D can help people breathe better and may even protect against tuberculosis , according to a recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism .
• Your depression may be due to vitamin D deficiency _{2013-03-26, 01:00 am}
  A new study by Canadian researchers has found that some depression may be linked to a vitamin D deficiency.
• Supercharge your brain with sunshine _{2013-03-26, 01:00 am}
  ... on the skin (7-dehydrocholesterol) to convert to the active form of Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) in the body. Vitamin D resembles a hormone more than vitamin by function. Hormones are chemical messengers that interact with cell receptors to produce ...
• Vitamin D benefits breathing in tuberculosis patients _{2013-03-26, 12:00 am}
  Maintaining adequate levels of vitamin D can help people breathe better and may even protect against tuberculosis , according to a recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism .
• Rickets fear as mums ignore vitamin D dosage _{2013-03-25, 07:00 am}
  MANY mothers are still not following advice to give a daily supplement of vitamin D to their baby from birth to their first birthday.
• Herbs and spices keep anxiety symptoms at bay _{2013-03-25, 11:47 pm}
  ... disorder impairs millions of people during the cold winter months. Due to infrequent sunlight, a person's daily Vitamin D intake is decreased, often leading to depressive symptoms. For others, depression and anxiety is an everyday battle, no matter ...
• Momentum Builds for Lifestyle Medicine 2013: The Treat the Cause Movement Begins _{2013-03-25, 09:35 pm}
  ... of the General Clinical Research Unit, Director of the Bone Health Care Clinic and the Director of the Vitamin D, Skin and Bone Research Laboratory at Boston University Medical Center. He is a foremost international expert on vitamin D science. a ...
• Ask Stanford Med: Pediatric immunologist answers your questions about food allergy research_{2013-03-25, 02:40 pm}
  ... this prevalence, we still lack definitive answers. Hypotheses have focused on hygiene, dietary fat, antioxidants, vitamin D and dual-allergen-exposure. Altered gut microbiomes might play a role. It does not appear that genetically modified foods are ...
• Is it safe to take 4000 units of Vitamin D3 a day _{2013-03-19, 03:00 am}
  ... 75 and over. We were told we should take 4000 units of vitamin D3 a day. My husband and I are taking 1000units of Vitamin D, a day. Hi johanna, You should both have your vitamin D levels checked, and if you are in the deficient range then check this ...
• High Vitamin D Helps Healthy People Stay That Way _{2013-03-25, 04:31 am}
  Healthy people with higher vitamin D levels in their blood may enjoy several benefits, apart from improved bone health, researchers from Boston University School of Medicine reported in PLOS ONE .
• Are your Children Overweight or Obese? They May be Vitamin D Deficient _{2013-03-24, 09:39 pm}
  ... your child is deficient in one of the most important "vitamins" to overall human health and vital functioning -- vitamin D, a necessary contributor to healthy skeletal development in children, among other things. Researchers at the University of ...
• Vital Screenings Moms Need _{2013-03-24, 01:39 pm}
  ... depression, or you're tired or have gained weight, it's important to have your thyroid level checked as well. Vitamin D is essential for strong bones and healthy skin - and some studies suggest may even prevent certain cancers. All women are at risk ...
• Breast Cancer - 7 things you can do to reduce your risks _{2013-03-24, 11:19 am}
  ... up a strong immune system, most of us are totally sedentary. We sit on average for 14 hours a day High levels of Vitamin D seem to reduce the risks ( link ) -A 2011 meta-analysis by Garland and colleagues estimated that a serum level of 50 ng/ml is ...
• Vitamin D supplements influence genes in healthy individuals, could stop cancer, heart disease_{2013-03-24, 01:00 am}
  Mounting research shows that huge numbers of people are deficient in vitamin D - and that a deficiency of that vitamin could be linked to all sorts of health problems, many of them serious.
• Milk is not enough: Sunshine-deprived Puget Sound children need more vitamin D _{2013-03-22, 03:00 am}
  ... knew the weather could affect our health. Along with new rain boots and umbrellas, I made sure my family started vitamin D supplements. Vitamin D, along with calcium, is well known for playing a critical role in building strong bones. Without enough ...
• How do I keep in mind bone health _{2013-03-24, 03:00 am}
  ... important, but there is more to bone health than just that. You should also pay attention to your magnesium and vitamin D intake. The best food sources of magnesium also have other health benefits. Whole grains, nuts and leafy greens are ...
• 3 health tips for techies _{2013-03-23, 06:44 pm}
  ... and could even reduce your appetite and cravings (especially at night). Specifically, we need darkness to make Vitamin D, melatonin, and reduce levels of prolactin and cortisol (both of which increase hunger, cravings, blood sugar levels, and fat ...
• Science Saturday: Vitamin D might lower blood pressure _{2013-03-23, 10:22 am}
  Vitamin D supplements significantly reduced blood pressure in the first large controlled study of African-Americans, researchers report in the American Heart Association journal Hypertension .
• Gulfside Dental Celebrates National Nutrition Month _{2013-03-23, 03:28 am}
  ... for a healthy smile. For example, vitamins A and C are important for healthy teeth, gums and mucous membranes. Vitamin D is key in the absorption of calcium, which is important for healthy teeth. Good sources of vitamin A are dark green, leafy ...