Battle cancer, make hay while sun shines

... a day when many of us would not be exposed to the sun for any length of time. The sun is responsible for Vitamin D production. We in India are lucky that we have sun throughout the year. Leading alternative medicine practitioners in US who are ...

http://newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/health/Battle-cancer-make-hay-while-sun-shines/2013/09/01/article1757515.ece

Everyday Vitamin Carries Top Selling Energy Supplement, EBoost

... on the market today. EBoost is a natural energy booster that delivers powerful doses of Vitamin C (1000mg), Vitamin D (1000 IU), and Vitamin B12 (2500 mcg) and contains natural ingredients including Vitamin B6, folic acid, chromium, selenium, and ...

http://www.prweb.com/releases/everydayvitamin/EBoost/prweb11055032.htm

Everyday Vitamin Carries Top Selling Energy Supplement, E-Boost

2288/) is a natural energy booster that delivers powerful doses of Vitamin C (1000mg), Vitamin D (1000 IU), and Vitamin B12 (2500 mcg) and contains natural ingredients including Vitamin B6, folic acid, chromium, selenium, and zinc, and a blend of ...

http://www.prlog.org/12202134-everyday-vitamin-carries-top-selling-energy-supplement-boost.html

Looking for the D in Depression and Death

Vitamin D deficiency is a widespread medical condition that plays a major role in human bone health, chronic muscle and joint pain, cardiovascular events and mortality, and the risk of depression .

http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/overcoming-pain/201308/looking-the-d-in-depression-and-death-0

UV Technologies Announces iTanSmart Sun Tan App for Apple iPhone and...

... burned. iTanSmart also educates the user about UVB rays, sun protection factor (SPF), photo-sensitivity, and Vitamin D production. iTanSmart uses five factors: UV index, time of day, skin type, sunscreen's SPF, shaded or direct sunlight and ...

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/8/prweb10956231.htm

Seniors: Minimize risk of functional losses with this vitamin

Vitamin D has been in the spotlight for a number of years with evidence stacking up that the majority of all chronic, degenerative diseases are worsened by low levels of vitamin D. Research recently published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism evaluated nearly 2000 people aged 55 years and older for the relationship between ... (more)

http://www.naturalnews.com/041839_senior_mobility_functional_losses_vitamin_D.html

Doctors Discovering Benefits of Vitamin D

A new research paper written by two primary care practitioners is encouraging family doctors to take responsibility to help eliminate vitamin D deficiency in their patients.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/8/prweb11072422.htm

Calcium and Vitamin D reported ineffective for postmenopause arthritis treatment

... having some form of arthritis that has been diagnosed by a doctor. Some arthritis sufferers take calcium and Vitamin D supplements with the hope that they will relieve symptoms; however, a new study led by Harbor-UCLA Medical Center hematologist ...

http://www.examiner.com/article/calcium-and-vitamin-d-reported-ineffective-for-postmenopausal-arthritis-treatmen

Improve Your Health with Vitayums By VitaminAid

... that will provide nourishing vitamins that are perfect for all ages. Vitayums Gummy multivitamins : * Contain Vitamin D, C, E, B12, A, B6, Folic Acid, Iodine, Biotin, and More! * 100% Satisfaction Guarantee * Gluten Free * All Natural Fruit Flavors ...

http://www.emailwire.com/release/132959-IMPROVE-YOUR-HEALTH-WITH-VITAYUMS-By-VitaminAid.html

Dr. Weston Price and the ideal human diet

... was not a fan of artificial vitamins. He wrote that an isolated, single form of a vitamin (he used the example of Vitamin D) is not how it occurs in nature. Vitamin D is actually a combination of several (poorly understood) factors whose function ...

http://bangordailynews.com/2013/08/29/health/dr-weston-price-and-the-ideal-human-diet/

Vitamin D and diabetes: the odd couple

Clinical and Experimental Endocrinology, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Campus Gasthuisberg, O&N 1 Herestraat 49, Box 902, 3000 Leuven, Belgium The beneficial effects of vitamin D supplementation for several health-related issues, including the prevention of diabetes, are a topic of intense discussion.

http://www.cell.com/trends/endocrinology-metabolism/abstract/S1043-2760(13)00121-5

Get the balance right for vital vitamin D

Health experts have recently warned of the consequences of vitamin D deficiency in children and adults.

http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/health/balance-right-vital-vitamin-d-5798926

Sunscreen is for Sunburn Prevention, Not Daily Use

... possible, isn't a good idea for several reasons. For one, chemical sunscreen blocks your body's ability to produce vitamin D, one of the most important hormones in your body. According to Vitamin D researchers, 90% of your vitamin D come from UVB ...

http://www.prweb.com/releases/Sunscreen/BaseTan/prweb11067448.htm

Target Meeting's 3rd World Cardiovascular Online Conference, September 16-18, 2013

... of the General Clinical Research Unit; and Director of the Bone Health Care Clinic and the Director of the Vitamin D , Skin and Bone Research Laboratory at Boston University Medical Center, USA. - Gopal Krushna Pal , MD, FABMS, FABAP, FSAB., ...

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/265327.php

Five super nutrients that help you age well

... at its best. I take Nordic Naturals fish oils , available in liquids, soft gels and even an effervescent drink." "Vitamin D is really only available to us from the sun," explains Tannis. "Sure, there are foods such as milk and orange juice that have ...

http://www.leader-call.net/14539/1799/onlinefeature/16493/five-super-nutrients-that-help-you-age-well

The vitamin secret to avoiding calcium-related osteoporosis and atherosclerosis

While millions of people take calcium and Vitamin D supplements thinking they're helping their bones, the truth is, without the addition of Vitamin K2, such a health regimen could prove dangerous, says the summary of the book, Vitamin K2 and the Calcium Paradox: How a Little-Known Vitamin Could Save Your Life , by Kate Rheaume-Bleue .

http://www.examiner.com/article/the-vitamin-secret-to-avoiding-calcium-related-osteoporosis-and-atherosclerosis?cid=rss

Calcium and Vitamin D reported ineffective for postmenopausal arthritis treatmen

... having some form of arthritis that has been diagnosed by a doctor. Some arthritis sufferers take calcium and Vitamin D supplements with the hope that they will relieve symptoms; however, a new study led by Harbor-UCLA Medical Center hematologist ...

http://www.examiner.com/article/calcium-and-vitamin-d-reported-ineffective-for-postmenopausal-arthritis-treatmen?cid=rss

Yourwellness Magazine Explores Osteoporosis Avoidance During Menopause

... but should only be taken after consulting a GP, as over-consumption of calcium can lead to kidney stones. 4. Vitamin D. This is important as part of a balance diet, as vitamin D is used for the absorption of calcium. Vitamin D is attained through ...

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/8/prweb11013459.htm

Paleo diet, like cavemen, is just the beginning

... been devoid of grains and legumes, as well as dairy products. Getting a lot of sun could make up for much of the Vitamin D lost from dairy, but that comes with its own risks. What cavemen ate was extraordinarily high in protein, but fat content was ...

http://www.mansfieldnewsjournal.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mansfieldnewsjournal.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013308260024%26nclick_check%3D1

Warfarin a potential heart-attack risk

... products that can be protective against calcification ." Studying the expression of genes that are dependent on vitamin D makes it possible to identify individuals who will benefit from vitamin D supplementation, shows a University of Eastern ...

http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-08-warfarin-potential-heart-attack.html

Back-to-School Health Essentials from Your Neighborhood Doctor

... supplements. Probiotics are the healthy bacteria that live in our intestines and help with our immune system. Vitamin D is an extremely important vitamin when it comes to immune function. In fact, a study done in 2010 showed that children taking low ...

http://stratford.patch.com/groups/back-to-school/p/backtoschool-health-essentials-from-your-neighborhood-doctor

Dancers are at increased risk for vitamin D deficiency from lack of sunlight

There is an increasing concern regarding vitamin D deficiency in athletes such as dancers who train indoors.

http://www.examiner.com/article/dancers-are-at-increased-risk-for-vitamin-d-deficiency-from-lack-of-sunlight?cid=rss

The supplements you really need

... by viruses and germs. Other nutrients that help to support a healthy immune system are magnesium and vitamin E. Vitamin D as well has been found to assist with the outcomes of some cancers. 9. For healthy hair and beautiful skin. Vitamin E helps to ...

http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/magazines/allwoman/The-supplements-you-really-need_14881964

Consumer group dismisses health claims of Britain's favourite supplements

... year the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health stated that 25 per cent of UK children are deficient in Vitamin D Studies have shown that omega-3 fats dampen inflammation that causes arthritis pain. 'This dose is six times the recommendation ...

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2401366/Consumer-group-dismisses-health-claims-Britains-favourite-supplements.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

Know the right quantity of nutrients required by body

... can cause night blindness and rough skin. Excess of it can affect the bone, which increases the risk of fracture. Vitamin D: 15 mcgs of vitamin D rich food items like egg yolks, liver help to form and maintain your teeth and bones. Rickets (long, ...

http://www.realbollywood.com/2013/08/quantity-nutrients-required-body.html

Who NEEDS vitamin pills: As consumer group dismisses health claims of ...

... year the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health stated that 25 per cent of UK children are deficient in Vitamin D Studies have shown that omega-3 fats dampen inflammation that causes arthritis pain. 'This dose is six times the recommendation ...

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2401366/Who-NEEDS-vitamin-pills-As-consumer-group-dismisses-health-claims-Britains-favourite-supplements-experts-insist-DO-proven-benefits--right-ones.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

Opko Health Poses Short-, Mid- And Long-Term Potential

On April 16th I wrote an article titled," Opko Health: This Biotech Short Bites Back " in which I urged short sellers of Opko Health to cover their underwater short positions and go long the stock to re-coup their losses.

http://seekingalpha.com/article/1654742-opko-health-poses-short-mid-and-long-term-potential?source=feed

Calcium Plus Vitamin D Won't Cure Joint Pain: Study

... News) -- Older women seeking a cure for swollen, painful joints likely will find that taking calcium and vitamin D supplements won't reduce the severity of their condition, a new study reveals. Researchers analyzed data from more than 1,900 ...

http://arthritis.webmd.com/news/20130823/calcium-plus-vitamin-d-wont-cure-joint-pain-study-finds?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Calcium Plus Vitamin D Won't Cure Joint Pain, Study Finds

Older women seeking a cure for swollen, painful joints likely will find that taking calcium and vitamin D supplements won't reduce the severity of their condition, a new study reveals.

http://www.drugs.com/news/calcium-plus-vitamin-d-won-t-cure-joint-pain-study-finds-46941.html?

Estimated benefit of increased vitamin D status in reducing the...

Progress in biophysics and molecular biology , Vol. 99, No. 2-3. , pp. 104-113, doi:10.1016/j.pbiomolbio.2009.02.003 Vitamin D has important benefits in reducing the risk of many conditions and diseases.

http://www.citeulike.org/user/ftv88/article/5295151

Could genetic biomarkers reveal who will benefit from vitamin D supplementation?

Looking at the expression of certain genes that are dependent on vitamin D could help to identify people who will benefit from supplementation with the vitamin, say researchers.

http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Research/Could-genetic-biomarkers-reveal-who-will-benefit-from-vitamin-D-supplementation?

70% of US supplement companies in violation of FDA manufacturing regulations

... include: Multiple warning letters sent to companies regarding violations in the manufacture of various sleep aids, Vitamin D products and energy boosters on August 16th; Recall of sleep aid made by Health & Beyond LLC found to contain doxepin as ...

http://www.examiner.com/article/70-of-us-supplement-companies-violation-of-fda-manufacturing-rules?cid=rss

SmartyPants Vitamins Closes $2.59 Million In Funding

... practitioners, SmartyPants is the first to combine a full multivitamin, Omega 3 DHA & EPA and over 100% RDI of Vitamin D in a tasty gummy that addresses a core hurdle to good health: compliance. Vitamins only work if taken consistently in the right ...

http://www.vcaonline.com/news/news.asp?ID=2013082015

Hooked on sunbeds at just 15: How 32% of high school girls will try...

... damage to your skin. Tanning beds cause about 1,800 injuries requiring visits to the emergency room every year. ' Vitamin D is important for bone health, but studies showing links between vitamin D and other health conditions are inconsistent. ...

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2398065/Hooked-sunbeds-just-15-How-32-high-school-girls-try-indoor-tanning-time-graduate.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

Do You Have the Symptoms of a Vitamin Deficiency?

... eat a healthy balanced diet. Being familiar with the signs of the three most common vitamin deficits also helps. Vitamin D is often called the sunshine vitamin because your body makes it when exposed to sunlight. This vitamin is essential for strong ...

http://www.ivillage.com/vitamin-deficiency/4-a-544723?dst=iv%3AiVillage%3Avitamin-deficiency-544723

Scientist wins brain research grant

Queensland Brain Institute researcher John McGrath has received a multi-million dollar grant to further his research into whether vitamin D could aid schizophrenia treatment.

http://www.news.com.au/national-news/queensland/brisbane-scientist-wins-multimillion-dollar-brain-research-grant-to-test-if-vitamin-d-helps-schizophrenia-treatment/story-fnii5v6w-1226700114296?from=public_rss

Is Lab-Grown Meat Good for Us?

... of several studies on red meat's impact on health, believes that just like we now have orange juice fortified with Vitamin D, in the future we could heave cultured steaks or bacon fortified with Vitamin B12 (which we need to keep our nerve and blood ...

http://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2013/08/is-lab-grown-meat-good-for-us/278778/

Calcium plus vitamin D supplementation may not have joint benefits: RCT data

Supplementation with vitamin D and calcium may not reduce the severity of joint symptoms in postmenopausal women, says new trial data.

http://www.nutraingredients.com/Research/Calcium-plus-vitamin-D-supplementation-may-not-have-joint-benefits-RCT-data?

Take-aways linked to asthma and eczema

... nuts, gluten, shellfish and foods that have preservatives and colourings can possibly make the conditions worse. Vitamin D and asthma Increasing one's vitamin D can significantly improve asthma according to recent research published in the Annals of ...

http://www.trinidadexpress.com/featured-news/Take-aways-linked-to--asthma--and-eczema-220136271.html

Vitamin D not the sole cause of high MS rates in northern isles, says scientist

Vitamin D deficiency is unlikely to be "the single explanatory factor" for the very high rates of multiple sclerosis in Orkney and Shetland, according to the scientist who has led research into the subject.

http://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/2013/08/18/vitamin-d-not-the-sole-cause-of-high-ms-rates-in-northern-isles-says-scientist

Vitamin D-fence

... in older adults as in younger people. Vitamin D3 helps our bones absorb calcium. But beyond bone health, vitamin D has now been found to be useful throughout the body, from strengthening the immune system, to controlling cell growth. More than 2,000 ...

http://www.thestar.com.my/Lifestyle/Health/Alternatives/2013/08/18/Vitamin-Dfence.aspx

Vitamins D and K as pleiotropic nutrients: clinical importance to the ...

... as evidenced in the bone and cardiovascular systems. Vitamin Da (cholecalciferol, Da ) is the prehormone for the vitamin D endocrine system. Vitamin Da undergoes initial enzymatic conversion to 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25D, calcidiol), then to the ...

http://www.citeulike.org/user/ftv88/article/8482561

Calcium plus vitamin D supplementation does not reduce joint symptoms ...

A team of investigators systematically analyzed the effect of calcium and vitamin D supplementation on joint symptoms in a rigorous and controlled study of postmenopausal women.

http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-08-calcium-vitamin-d-supplementation-joint.html

Study: Extra Vitamin D Doesn't Lower High Blood Pressure

Vitamin D supplements don't appear to reduce hypertension in older people with low vitamin D levels, according to a new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine .

http://www.formkit.com/news/DailyDetail.cfm?chosen=67688

New study shows vitamin D-related 'molecular switches' predict childhood bone mass

Researchers at the MRC Lifecourse Epidemiology Unit, University of Southampton, have demonstrated that the degree to which a gene related to vitamin D action is switched on or off, when measured at birth, predicts bone density of the child at four years of age.

http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-08-vitamin-d-related-molecular-childhood-bone.html

OPKO Surpasses 50% Enrollment in Second Phase 3 Trial of Rayaldya

OPKO Health, Inc. , has surpassed 50% enrollment in the second phase 3 trial of Rayaldy a to treat patients with secondary hyperparathyroidism , stage 3 or 4 chronic kidney disease and vitamin D insufficiency.

http://www.businesswire.com/news/topix/20130815005911/en

Extra Vitamin D Doesn't Cut High Blood Pressure

In older people with low vitamin D levels and a common type of high blood pressure, vitamin D supplements do not appear to lower blood pressure, according to a new study from the UK.

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_139761.html

Vitamin D supplementation may not have blood pressure benefits, say researchers

... of blood pressure and cardiovascular disease (CVD) were also non-significant. "It is still possible, however, that vitamin D supplementation could have beneficial effects on cardiovascular health via non-blood pressure effects, and ongoing large ...

http://www.nutraingredients.com/Research/Vitamin-D-supplementation-may-not-have-blood-pressure-benefits-say-researchers?

The health benefits of being a carnivore

... CLA helps improve body composition and health by decreasing inflammation. Pastured eggs are a rich source of Vitamin D and studies have shown they may contain three to six times more of the vitamin than conventional eggs. Pastured chickens are ...

http://www.foxnews.com/health/2013/08/14/health-benefits-being-carnivore/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+foxnews%2Fhealth+%28Internal+-+Health+-+Text%29

Vitamin D Does Not Reduce High BP in Older Adults, University of Dundee Study

Staying up-to-date has never been simpler. Sign up for the free GenePool newsletter today! A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Dundee, U.K., says that Vitamin D supplementation does not improve blood pressure in older patients with isolated systolic hypertension, a common type of high blood pressure.

http://www.biospace.com/news_story.aspx?StoryID=305872&full=1

How to Get Your Vitamin D

Vitamin D is one of the key ingredients to get radiant skin, but there is just one problem: the primary source is UVB exposure.

http://www.bellasugar.com/Vitamin-D-Skin-Care-31123471

Urevive Launch A New All Natural Testosterone Booster Supplement With Great Success

... disease, osteoporosis and diabetes. Urevive 100% natural testosterone booster contains a rich combination of Vitamin D, B6, B12, zinc and plant extracts to increase the body's production of testosterone. By regularly taking 2 capsules daily, men ...

http://www.emailwire.com/release/131492-Urevive-Launch-A-New-All-Natural-Testosterone-Booster-Supplement-With-Great-Success.html

Vitamin D supplements tied to lower blood pressure in blacks

... higher in Mexican Americans, researchers have found. FRIDAY, March 15 (HealthDay News) -- Black Americans who take vitamin D supplements may significantly lower their blood pressure, a new study suggests. "Compared with other races, blacks in the ...

http://www.kfbb.com/story/21651298/vitamin-d-supplements-tied-to-lower-blood-pressure-in-blacks

Looking for the D in Depression and Death

Vitamin D deficiency is a widespread medical condition that plays a major role in human bone health, chronic muscle and joint pain, cardiovascular events and mortality, and the risk of depression .

http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/overcoming-pain/201308/looking-the-d-in-depression-and-death-0

MS Treatment Options Growing, Raising New Hope

... at a much earlier time. Although a single cause of MS has not been identified, there is growing evidence that vitamin D deficiency plays a role. Vitamin D supplementation is a safe and potentially beneficial treatment. But there are fewer data to ...

http://www.newswise.com/articles/view/606516/?sc=rsla&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+NewswiseLatestNews+%28Newswise%3A+Latest+News%29

Vitamin D Supplementation Does Not Appear to Reduce Blood Pressure in Patients With Hypertension

- Vitamin D supplementation does not appear to improve blood pressure or markers of vascular health in older patients with isolated systolic hypertension (a common type of high blood pressure), according to a study by Miles D. Witham, Ph.D., of the ...

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/08/130812165915.htm

Who benefits from vitamin D?

Studying the expression of genes that are dependent on vitamin D makes it possible to identify individuals who will benefit from vitamin D supplementation, shows a University of Eastern Finland study published recently in PLoS One .

http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-08-benefits-vitamin-d.html

Who benefits from vitamin D?

Population-based studies have shown that vitamin D deficiency may increase the risk for chronic diseases and weaken the body's immune system.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/08/130813101005.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+sciencedaily%2Fhealth_medicine%2Fdietary_supplements+%28ScienceDaily%3A+Health+%26+Medicine+News+--+Dietary+Supplements%29

Who benefits from vitamin D?

Studying the expression of genes that are dependent on vitamin D makes it possible to identify individuals who will benefit from vitamin D supplementation, shows a University of Eastern Finland study published recently in PLoS One .

http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2013-08/uoef-wbf081313.php

Vitamin D supplementation does not appear to reduce blood pressure in patients with hypertension

- Vitamin D supplementation does not appear to improve blood pressure or markers of vascular health in older patients with isolated systolic hypertension (a common type of high blood pressure), according to a study by Miles D. Witham, Ph.D., of the ...

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/08/130812165915.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+sciencedaily%2Fhealth_medicine%2Fhypertension+%28ScienceDaily%3A+Health+%26+Medicine+News+--+Hypertension%29

Vitamin D Supplements Don't Lower Blood Pressure: Study

... average age 77, with a common type of high blood pressure called isolated systolic hypertension. They were given vitamin D supplementation or a placebo every three months for one year. Vitamin D supplementation did not lower blood pressure or ...

http://www.mentalhelp.net/poc/view_doc.php?type=news&id=157468&cn=278

Vitamin D supplementation does not appear to reduce blood pressure in patients with hypertension

Vitamin D supplementation does not appear to improve blood pressure or markers of vascular health in older patients with isolated systolic hypertension , according to a study by Miles D. Witham, Ph.D., of the University of Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom, and colleagues.

http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-08-vitamin-d-supplementation-blood-pressure.html

Vitamin D Supplementation Does Not Appear to Reduce Blood Pressure In Patients With Hypertension

Vitamin D supplementation does not appear to improve blood pressure or markers of vascular health in older patients with isolated systolic hypertension , according to a study by Miles D. Witham, Ph.D., of the University of Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom, and colleagues.

http://www.newswise.com/articles/view/606376/?sc=rsmn&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+NewswiseMednews+%28Newswise%3A+MedNews%29

Vitamin D Supplements Don't Lower Blood Pressure: Study

... average age 77, with a common type of high blood pressure called isolated systolic hypertension. They were given vitamin D supplementation or a placebo every three months for one year. Vitamin D supplementation did not lower blood pressure or ...

http://www.hon.ch/News/HSN/679127.html

Suburban green thumb denotes healthier residents

... to a new study by researchers at St. Michael's Hospital and the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences. Vitamin D has emerged as "the vitamin of the decade", with a long and growing list of maladies supposedly caused through its absence or ...

http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-08-suburban-green-thumb-denotes-healthier.html

Leading Parathyroid Surgeon Explains Connection Between Parathyroid Function and Vitamin D

Babak Larian, MD, FACS, Director of the CENTER for Advanced Parathyroid Surgery in Los Angeles, describes the connection between Vitamin D levels and parathyroid function in a recent article.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/8/prweb11011007.htm

Vitamin D deficiency may signifcantly contribute to type-1 diabetes risk: Research

Low levels of vitamin D may increase a person's risk of developing type 1 diabetes, according to a study conducted by researchers from Harvard School of Public Health and published in the American Journal of Epidemiology.

http://www.naturalnews.com/041586_diabetes_vitamin_D_deficiency.html

Vitamin D advice given for babies

Scotland's chief medical officer has said children aged six months to five years should be taking daily vitamin D drops.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-16870565#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

New vitamin D pregnancy guidance

The Scottish government is to advise women who are planning a pregnancy to take vitamin D supplements, BBC Scotland can reveal.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-12210896#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Genetic clues to what triggers MS

... the immune system turns against itself. Genes are only part of the story, however, with other factors, such as vitamin D deficiency or a viral infection, thought to play an important role. The study, carried out by a consortium of international ...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-14475497#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

New Vitality Health Foods, Inc. Provides Tips on Essential Back to...

... such as asthma; have food allergies; or are extremely active children who play physically demanding sports. Vitamin D promotes bone and tooth formation, helps the body absorb calcium, helps mood and depression and supports a healthy immune system. ...

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/8/prweb11014285.htm

Male Organ Health Creme Perks - Nine Ingredients for a Healthy Manhood

... not to mention in the repair and maintenance of the blood vessels - needed for healthy reproductive function. Vitamin D - This nutrient is often known as a miracle vitamin, because it is so essential to all aspects of health. On the other hand, it ...

http://www.prlog.org/12190689-male-organ-health-creme-perks-nine-ingredients-for-healthy-manhood.html

Skin care tips: The sun is your friend, but you still need to protect the skin

... is getting a bad rap. In reality we need to be somewhere in the middle. The sun is very good for us. It produces Vitamin D maintaining calcium levels, which a lack of can cause an array of health problems. The sun in moderation is your friend. You ...

http://www.examiner.com/article/skin-care-tips-the-sun-is-your-friend-but-you-still-need-to-protect-the-skin?cid=rss

Heatwave 'good for oral health'

... August 2013 The current heatwave may be beneficial for oral Health, according to a leading charity. That's because Vitamin D, naturally produced by your body when exposed to sunlight, may help prevent tooth decay, tooth loss and gum disease. ...

http://ukagainstfluoride.blogspot.com/2013/08/heatwave-good-for-oral-health.html

Vitamin D supplements linked to decrease in falls

... falls. The programme, delivered in collaboration with DHBs / PHOs, the Ministry of Health and Aged Care provides Vitamin D supplements to residents of aged care facilities. International evidence shows Vitamin D can help reduce falls, as well as the ...

http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/GE1308/S00045/vitamin-d-supplements-linked-to-decrease-in-falls.htm

Vitamin D supplementation in patients with diabetes mellitus type 2...

... concentrations improved in all patient groups. The metformin group showed the highest change in circulating vitamin D levels both at 6 months (62.6%) and 12 months (50.6%) as compared to baseline (p < 0.001). No significant changes were observed in ...

http://www.cardiab.com/content/12/1/113/abstract

Breakthrough 'AllerTrex' spray introduced for supporting lungs and respiration

... not altered through homogenization or pasteurization. See: Vitamin D deficiency. A lack of vitamin D increases the risk of being diagnosed with asthma. See: ...

http://www.naturalnews.com/041530_AllerTrex_lungs_respiration.html

Vitamin D3 therapy corrects the tissue sensitivity to angiotensin ii...

... of clinical endocrinology and metabolism , Vol. 97, No. 7. (July 2012), pp. 2456-2465, doi:10.1210/jc.2012-1156 Vitamin D deficiency and obesity are associated with increased tissue renin-angiotensin system (RAS) activity. The objective of the study ...

http://www.citeulike.org/user/guhjy/article/12544201

The beneficial role of vitamin D in obesity: possible genetic and cell signaling mechanisms.

... both of these conditions are increasing among both children and adults. There is evidence of aberrations in the vitamin D-endocrine system in obese subjects. Vitamin D deficiency is highly prevalent in patients with obesity, and many studies have ...

http://www.citeulike.org/user/guhjy/article/12453642

Bigger Meals Earlier Aid Weight Loss

... study, researchers said. The link between insufficient macrophages and infertility hasn't been confirmed in women. Vitamin D and ethnicity : Studies have consistently linked low levels of vitamin D with a heightened risk of heart disease. New ...

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323420604578649932108923480.html?mod=trending_now_2

Video: Blood pressure drugs tied to breast cancer in women

... trend with the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts. The Center for Disease Control reports that we are not getting enough Vitamin D. CBS medical contributor Dr. Holly Phillips talks with the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts about risks and preventative measures. ...

http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=50152406n&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+cbsnews%2Ffeed+%28CBSNews.com%29

Bigger Meals Earlier Can Help Weight Loss

... study, researchers said. The link between insufficient macrophages and infertility hasn't been confirmed in women. Vitamin D and ethnicity : Studies have consistently linked low levels of vitamin D with a heightened risk of heart disease. New ...

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323420604578649932108923480.html?mod=trending_now_6

One way to let the sun shine in. D2 or D3?

Question: When I was buying my vitamin D supplements, the clerk told me that vitamin D3 is better than vitamin D2 .

http://www.examiner.com/article/one-way-to-let-the-sun-shine-d2-or-d3

6 tips for a green pregnancy

... when I had my blood tested my folic acid was very high. In fact, all of my blood results were very good except for Vitamin D, which brings me to point #2. 2. Check your Vitamin D. When you first get pregnant your doctor will do a blood work-up on ...

http://www.examiner.com/article/6-tips-for-a-green-pregnancy

Bigger Breakfast, Smaller Dinner May Help Weight Loss

... study, researchers said. The link between insufficient macrophages and infertility hasn't been confirmed in women. Vitamin D and ethnicity : Studies have consistently linked low levels of vitamin D with a heightened risk of heart disease. New ...

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323420604578649932108923480.html

Eat Lighter Later

... study, researchers said. The link between insufficient macrophages and infertility hasn't been confirmed in women. Vitamin D and ethnicity : Studies have consistently linked low levels of vitamin D with a heightened risk of heart disease. New ...

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323420604578649932108923480.html?mod=WSJ_article_EditorsPicks

Eat Lighter Later

... study, researchers said. The link between insufficient macrophages and infertility hasn't been confirmed in women. Vitamin D and ethnicity : Studies have consistently linked low levels of vitamin D with a heightened risk of heart disease. New ...

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323420604578649932108923480.html?mod=topix

Ultraviolet Flashes Can Create Vitamin D-Enriched Mushrooms

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Quick zaps of ultraviolet light can boost the vitamin D levels in mushrooms in seconds, turning the fungi into an even healthier food, according to Penn State food scientists.

http://www.healthnewsdigest.com/news/Food_and_Nutrition_690/Ultraviolet-Flashes-Can-Create-Vitamin-D-Enriched-Mushrooms.shtml

Ultraviolet flashes can create vitamin D-enriched mushrooms

Quick zaps of ultraviolet light can boost the vitamin D levels in mushrooms in seconds, turning the fungi into an even healthier food, according to Penn State food scientists.

http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-08-ultraviolet-vitamin-d-enriched-mushrooms.html

Ultraviolet flashes can create vitamin D-enriched mushrooms

Quick zaps of ultraviolet light can boost the vitamin D levels in mushrooms in seconds, turning the fungi into an even healthier food, according to Penn State food scientists.

http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2013-08/ps-ufc080513.php

Ultraviolet flashes can create vitamin D-enriched mushrooms

Quick zaps of ultraviolet light can boost the vitamin D levels in mushrooms in seconds, turning the fungi into an even healthier food, according to Penn State food scientists.

http://news.psu.edu/story/283430/2013/08/05/research/ultraviolet-flashes-can-create-vitamin-d-enriched-mushrooms

Video: Why monogamy? Studies show romance may not be basis for pairing up

... trend with the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts. The Center for Disease Control reports that we are not getting enough Vitamin D. CBS medical contributor Dr. Holly Phillips talks with the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts about risks and preventative measures. ...

http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=50152337n

Video: Legionnaires' disease blamed for 5 deaths in Ohio

... trend with the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts. The Center for Disease Control reports that we are not getting enough Vitamin D. CBS medical contributor Dr. Holly Phillips talks with the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts about risks and preventative measures. ...

http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=50152321n&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+CBSNewsVideo+%28News+Video%3A+CBSNews.com%29

Video: Legionnaires' disease blamed for 5 deaths in Ohio

... trend with the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts. The Center for Disease Control reports that we are not getting enough Vitamin D. CBS medical contributor Dr. Holly Phillips talks with the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts about risks and preventative measures. ...

http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=50152321n&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+cbsnews%2Ffeed+%28CBSNews.com%29

How to Help 'Sunday Fun Day' Not Turn in to 'Monday Blues'

... Try these suggestions and see if they help jump start your week. Get some SUN! Research shows that an increase in vitamin D can help elevate a person's mood* and luckily for most, sunshine is available and free in the summer. According to ...

http://www.examiner.com/article/how-to-help-sunday-fun-day-not-turn-to-monday-blues

Vitamin D deficiency is common in Erie

... executive physical. The patient seemed to be in excellent shape and wasn't complaining of any symptoms. "He had a vitamin D deficiency and osteoporosis," said Kauffman, a physician with the LECOM Center for Executive Physicals & Lifestyle ...

http://www.goerie.com/article/20130805/LIFESTYLES07/308059989/Vitamin-D-deficiency-is-common-in-Erie

Treat Hypertension Naturally with Vitamin D: Study

It seems the most studied and tested vitamin these days is vitamin D. Never mind that it is considered by many to not be a true vitamin.

http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/496663/20130805/treat-hypertension-naturally-vitamin-d-study.htm

Vitamin D deficiency is common in Erie

... shape and wasn't complaining of any symptoms. Blood work and a bone scan revealed problems, however. "He had a vitamin D deficiency and osteoporosis," said Kauffman, a physician with the LECOM Center for Executive Physicals & Lifestyle Assessment, ...

http://www.goerie.com/article/20130804/LIFESTYLES07/130809977/Vitamin-D-deficiency-is-common-in-Erie

Epidemic of Vitamin D shortage puts Indians at high blood pressure risk

Vitamin D in the body, adversely affecting blood pressure. A recent study in London by an Indian-born researcher has proved beyond doubt that the lower the vitamin level, the higher the BP.

http://www.indiagazette.com/index.php/sid/216217419/scat/701ee96610c884a6

Vitamin D May Help Depression And Fertility

Could some of your infertility stress / depression be related to vitamin D deficiency? Quite possibly according to a 2011 study of more than 81,000 women.

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art173963.asp

Nutrition News: Get Vitamin D from mushrooms

Who would have thought mushrooms could be so healthy? Turns out mushrooms are the only food in the produce aisle that naturally contains vitamin D, the "sunshine vitamin" that's essential for bone health and associated with a wide range of potential health benefits.

http://www.dansvilleonline.com/lifestyle/food/x1533292071/Nutrition-News-Get-Vitamin-D-from-mushrooms?rssfeed=true

Best Vitamins and Minerals for Seniors

... found in your bones. As you age, calcium tends to leave your bones, which can put you at risk for osteoporosis. 2. Vitamin D: Vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium and is essential for strong, healthy bones. It can help reduce the risk of ...

http://ladue-frontenac.patch.com/groups/craig-mcknights-blog/p/best-vitamins-and-minerals-for-seniors

Trouble sleeping? Eat well

... who have trouble sleeping through the night. Beans, leafy vegetables and baked potatoes are some of the sources. * Vitamin D: A 2012 study in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine found a strong correlation between excessive daytime sleepiness and ...

http://www.realbollywood.com/2013/08/trouble-sleeping-eat.html

What's cooking

... and freeze 1/2 cup per baggie, that way you don't have to add ice. A switch from dairy, almond milk is loaded with Vitamin D, is low-fat, low-cholesterol, vegan, gluten-free and soy-free. Blueberries, hands down the best antioxidant fruit on the ...

http://www.nashobapublishing.com/community_news/ci_23782119/whats-cooking

What's cooking

... and freeze 1/2 cup per baggie, that way you don't have to add ice. A switch from dairy, almond milk is loaded with Vitamin D, is low-fat, low-cholesterol, vegan, gluten-free and soy-free. Blueberries, hands down the best antioxidant fruit on the ...

http://www.nashobapublishing.com/community_news/ci_23782119/whats-cooking?source=rss

Light and Feng Shui: Creating Balanced Chi

... is to food" according to Dr. John Ott . In many places where there is a lack of sunlight, people suffer from vitamin D deifciency and SAD, seasonal affective disorder. When the sun takes its vacation, our bodies are deprived of the sun's energy. ...

http://www.examiner.com/article/light-and-feng-shui-creating-balanced-chi

Thousands Come For Cutting Edge Science and Technology at the 2013...

... Health, and Bruce Hollis, PhD, a professor and director at the Medical University of South Carolina, debated vitamin D intake in Tuesday's plenary, "The Vitamin D Debate: Is Enthusiasm Outpacing Evidence?" Stuart Schreiber, PhD, director of chemical ...

http://www.newswise.com/articles/view/606062/?sc=rsla&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+NewswiseLatestNews+%28Newswise%3A+Latest+News%29

Probiotics deliver unexpected health benefits

... of cholesterol we absorb from food. Most recently, clinical research has also shown that Cardioviva can increase Vitamin D levels by up to 25%. "The breakthrough moment was recognizing that gut health can contribute to heart health by lowering ...

http://www.newscanada.com/print-sep-probiotics-deliver-unexpected-health-benefits-78383

Vitamin D deficiencies hurt mobility

Vitamin D-deficient older individuals are more likely to struggle with everyday tasks such as dressing or climbing stairs, says a recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism .

http://www.spokanejournal.com/article.php?id=9431

Treat hypertension naturally with vitamin D: Study

It seems the most studied and tested vitamin these days is vitamin D. Never mind that it is considered by many to not be a true vitamin.

http://www.naturalnews.com/041443_hypertension_vitamin_D_natural_treatment_options.html