Vitamin D intake in mid-pregnancy and child allergic disease -- a...

Past studies suggest that maternal vitamin D intake during pregnancy may protect against child wheeze but studies on asthma are limited.

http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2393/13/199/abstract

A Ray of Light for Many an Illness

... have higher incidence rates of breast cancer or colon cancer than those that get more sunlight. "The Role of Vitamin D in Cancer Prevention," a paper published by Dr. Cedric Garland and Dr. Edward Gorham, says Ireland, the U.K. and Germany in 54 ...

http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2006/09/05/2006090561016.html

Low vitamin D during pregnancy linked to preterm birth in non-white mothers

Non-white women who have low levels of vitamin D during pregnancy are more likely to go into labour early and give birth to pre-term babies, according to new research.

http://www.nutraingredients.com/Research/Low-vitamin-D-during-pregnancy-linked-to-preterm-birth-in-non-white-mothers?

Reply to this

... finds its way into papers highlighting the fact that there is more to it than meets the eye. Recently a study on Vitamin D deficiency was conducted by NationWide Primary Healthcare Services Pvt. Ltd, Bangalore. Personal physician Dr Anand Philip, ...

http://newindianexpress.com/magazine/A-whole-new-world/2013/10/27/article1852914.ece1?operation=comment

U.S. EPA actively encourages children to increase their risk of dying from cancer

... rates in the U.S. and elsewhere could be reduced significantly by increased UV-B exposure or supplementary vitamin D consumption." According to the National Cancer Institute, "Vitamin D is essential for the formation, growth, and repair of bones and ...

http://www.naturalnews.com/042724_Environmental_Protection_Agency_cancer_risk_ultraviolet_radiation.html

Opko Health: Rayaldy's Major Unforeseen Impact

... a Phase III clinical trial to treat Chronic Kidney Disease [CKD], Secondary Hyperparathyroidism [SHPT] and Vitamin D insufficiency. The estimated primary completion date of this trial on file with the FDA is March 2014, which means that this drug ...

http://seekingalpha.com/article/1789962-opko-health-rayaldys-major-unforeseen-impact?source=feed

Low Vitamin D Levels During Pregnancy Associated With Preterm Birth for Non-White Mothers

The study, the largest to date to look at the association between vitamin D and preterm birth, is now available online in the American Journal of Epidemiology .

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/10/131030104118.htm

What you can do avoid catching the flu

... SYSTEM, SO I THINK PEOPLE CAN EQUATE THAT MINDSET IT WOULD BE HUGE. A BIG BELIEVER IN SUPPLEMENTS, FISH OIL, VITAMIN D, A LOT OF PEOPLE ARE VITAMIN D DEFICIENT AND DON'T KNOW IT, SO I ENCOURAGE PEOPLE TO LOOK AT THAT. ALUMEN IS A GREAT NEW PRODUCT ...

http://www.kcra.com/news/What-you-can-do-avoid-catching-the-flu/-/11797728/22712584/-/3je9bnz/-/index.html?absolute=true

Vitamin D has longer than expected half-life: Tests may not show true 'plateau'

Tests to assess levels of vitamin D status months or years after supplementation finishes may not be showing a true rise - or plataeu - in vitamin D status, according to new research that suggests it may take up to three years for stocks of the vitamin to be fully utilised.

http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Research/Vitamin-D-has-longer-than-expected-half-life-Tests-may-not-show-true-plateau?

23 Tips For Getting More Out of Less Sleep

... you fatigued. 21. Meditate. 22. Get exposure to sunlight. Exposing your skin and eyes to sunlight will give you Vitamin D, which can boost energy. 23. Try new things. Break your routine, learn something new, go on a spontaneous adventure to give ...

http://www.lifehack.org/articles/productivity/23-tips-for-getting-more-out-less-sleep.html

Low vitamin D levels during pregnancy associated with preterm birth in non-white mothers

African-American and Puerto Rican women who have low levels of vitamin D during pregnancy are more likely to go into labor early and give birth to preterm babies, research led by the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health reveals.

http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-10-vitamin-d-pregnancy-preterm-birth.html

Vitamin D Supplements May Not Increase Bone Density

People over the age of 50 often take vitamin D supplements thinking they're making their bones stronger and preventing osteoporosis.

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_142034.html

Low vitamin D levels during pregnancy associated with preterm birth in non-white mothers

African-American and Puerto Rican women who have low levels of vitamin D during pregnancy are more likely to go into labor early and give birth to preterm babies, research led by the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health reveals.

http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2013-10/uops-lvd103013.php

How to defeat Seasonal Affective Disorder with simple lifestyle choices

... we need to look at the root cause of Seasonal Affective Disorder . Much research now shows that lower levels of Vitamin D cause or contribute to the feelings of sadness and depression for many during the winter months. According to Neurologist, Dr. ...

http://www.examiner.com/article/how-defeat-seasonal-affective-disorder-with-simple-lifestyle-choices?cid=rss

Answers to questions about bone density testing

... weight-bearing exercise, including walking, plays a key role. Adequate calcium intake (1,200 milligrams a day) and Vitamin D (1,000 unites a day) are also important in preventing bone loss and reducing risk of fracture. It turns out that physical ...

http://www.sfgate.com/health/article/Answers-to-questions-about-bone-density-testing-4937427.php

Vitamin D supplements may not increase bone density

- People over the age of 50 often take vitamin D supplements thinking they're making their bones stronger and preventing osteoporosis. But a new review of past studies finds the supplements don't usually increase bone density. And ...

http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/10/29/us-vitamin-d-supplements-idUSBRE99S14B20131029?feedType=RSS&feedName=healthNews

Children wearing sunscreen, religious garments at the root of vitamin D deficiency, rise in rickets

... 60s and have healthy lifestyles. Everybody should've known, in spite of the propaganda, that the body needs real Vitamin D from sunshine to activate calcium and keep bones from deteriorating. I'm one of the minority of people who suspects that the ...

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/3085038/posts

Pure North health program spurs alternative public care debate

... many years it also offered its program for free to the general population. Multi-nutrients: Up to 2000- 4000 IU of Vitamin D, 310mg Vitamin E, 80 mcg Vitamin K2, 50 mg Vitamin C, more than 30 other vitamins and minerals. One of those participants ...

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/pure-north-health-program-spurs-alternative-public-care-debate-1.2287199?cmp=rss

Depression caused by vitamin D deficiency, research reveals

In another finding extolling its benefits, new research indicates that reversing vitamin D deficiency in women has a substantially positive effect on treating depression.

http://www.naturalnews.com/042691_depression_vitamin_D_clinical_studies.html

Could taking a vitamin D pill help ease the pain of an irritable bowel?

... diarrhoea or constipation, antidepressants, relaxation and psychological therapies, and dietary changes. But could vitamin D offer another option? After years of debilitating symptoms and failed treatments, this is what helped Vicky, and her ...

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2478549/Could-taking-vitamin-D-pill-help-ease-pain-irritable-bowel.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

Self Healing: Shining Light on the Flu

... there must be a link to solar radiation and the human immune response. That idea has now been well-documented, and Vitamin D – generated by sun on skin – has been dubbed the “Antibiotic Vitamin” as it produces ...

http://copperarea.com/pages/self-healing-shining-light-on-the-flu/

Put unrefined coconut oil on

... sleep patterns, lift your mood, and even increase your sex drive. Sunlight also helps the body to make its own vitamin D, which is crucial to good health. Vitamin D not only makes strong bones and healthy teeth, but it also keeps the immune system ...

http://m.blogher.com/have-walk-sun-good-health-happiness#comment-561803

How to beat the winter blues

... cycle can also occur if you are exposed to unnatural light (such as computer screens) late at night. A lack of vitamin D has also been linked to the symptoms of SAD, and plays a vital role in hormone regulation. Vitamin D is naturally produced in ...

http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/health/how-beat-winter-blues-6249689

Recipe For Strong Teen Bones: Exercise, Calcium And Vitamin D

... about 90 percent complete. But doctors say a lot of children aren't getting what they need to do that. Calcium and vitamin D are essential, sure, but so is lots of time jumping and running. "It's the magic window of time when bone is built," says ...

http://www.gpb.org/news/2013/10/28/recipe-for-strong-teen-bones-exercise-calcium-and-vitamin-d?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+GPBNewsFeed+%28GPB+News%29

Fitness Success: Five keys to surviving flu season

... who work for me. I've had employees for four years and these five keys are working great for my team and me. 1. Vitamin D: One of the most interesting questions I've heard is, "Is influenza infection a sign of vitamin D deficiency as much as ...

http://bangordailynews.com/2013/10/28/health/fitness-success-five-keys-to-surviving-flu-season/

The Recipe For Strong Teenage Bones: Exercise, Calcium and D

... about 90 percent complete. But doctors say a lot of children aren't getting what they need to do that. Calcium and vitamin D are essential, sure, but so is lots of time jumping and running. "It's the magic window of time when bone is built," says ...

http://www.wnyc.org/story/the-recipe-for-strong-teenage-bones-exercise-calcium-and-d/

Vitamin D supplements not linked to kidney stone risk

Washington, Oct 18 : Some previous studies led to a concern that vitamin D supplementation could increase an individual's risk of developing kidney stones.

http://www.newkerala.com/news/story/80343/vitamin-d-supplements-not-linked-to-kidney-stone-risk.html

The Recipe For Strong Teenage Bones: Exercise, Calcium and D

... about 90 percent complete. But doctors say a lot of children aren't getting what they need to do that. Calcium and vitamin D are essential, sure, but so is lots of time jumping and running. "It's the magic window of time when bone is built," says ...

http://www.gpb.org/news/2013/10/28/the-recipe-for-strong-teenage-bones-exercise-calcium-and-d?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+GPBNewsFeed+%28GPB+News%29

Facts and myths about vitamin D

... in tropical Malaysia does not mean we are getting enough of the sunshine nutrient, vitamin D3. Factors affecting vitamin D production from sunlight range from the angle of the sun's rays, the time of the day, skin type, etc. According to the ...

http://www.thestar.com.my/Lifestyle/Health/Nutrition/2013/10/27/Facts-and-myths-about-vitamin-D.aspx

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Begins For Many Seniors And How To Cope

... significantly lower rates and have attributed this improvement to a diet, high in fish, which is a great source of Vitamin D (the same benefit believed to be provided by sunlight for SAD sufferers). Americans currently consume only about 25% of the ...

http://www.examiner.com/article/seasonal-affective-disorder-sad-begins-for-many-seniors-and-how-to-cope?cid=rss

What to Expect at a Physical Exam When You Haven't Seen Doc in Ages

... got the results of my blood work -- my cholesterol levels looked good, but I was deficient in vitamins D and B12. Vitamin D made sense -- as a fair-skinned person, I go to vampire-like lengths to avoid too much sun exposure (direct sunlight is the ...

http://www.ivillage.com/what-expect-physical-exam/4-a-550749?dst=iv%3AiVillage%3Awhat-expect-physical-exam-550749

UK Chief Medical Officer backs free food supplements for kids

... Dame Sally Davies said such a scheme would reduce public health care costs. Speaking on BBC Radio she said of vitamin D deficiencies that affect 25% of British children: "Vitamin D deficiency is not just about poverty." "Children get very locked on ...

http://www.nutraingredients.com/Regulation/UK-Chief-Medical-Officer-backs-free-food-supplements-for-kids?

Synthetic vitamin D receptor ligands reduce murine kidney fibrosis

Vitamin D deficiency has been associated with kidney disease including fibrosis.

http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-10-synthetic-vitamin-d-receptor-ligands.html

Call for World Bank to redefine poverty indicator to include the life of the unborn child

... the computer problems that have plagued President Barack Obama's biggest domestic initiative, his health care ... Vitamin D deficiency has been associated with kidney disease including fibrosis. Some studies have even suggested that treatment with ...

http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-10-world-bank-redefine-poverty-indicator.html

U.S. to test if vitamin D prevents diabetes

U.S. National Institutes of Health said Monday that it's to launch a large-scale clinical trial to investigate if a vitamin D supplement helps prevent or delay type 2 diabetes in adults who have prediabetes, and are at high risk for developing type 2. The multiyear study will include about 2,500 people and its goal is to learn if vitamin D, ... (more)

http://www.philippinestoday.net/archives/11036?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+philtod+%28Philippines+Today%29

SAD: How to survive Dutch weather

... enough to help and offer relief. For more severe symptoms consult your physician and a mental health professional. Vitamin D is essential for coping with autumn and winter blues. Sunlight is the body's main source of vitamin D and studies have shown ...

http://www.iamexpat.nl/read-and-discuss/expat-page/articles/survive-sad-dutch-weather

Seven ways to bulletproof your immune system this winter

... difficult for people further north to access the sun's rays on a consistent basis. In this case, take a liquid vitamin D supplement for those months of little-to-no sunshine then check into that sunny holiday and stock up on the beach. Vitamin D is ...

http://www.naturalnews.com/042652_immune_system_winter_bulletproof_health.html

Are You Getting Enough Vitamin D and Calcium?

... option there are some features of our site that still require you to log in for privacy reasons. Getting enough vitamin D and calcium are two of the best things you can do to keep your bones healthy. These two nutrients work together to make you ...

http://www.webmd.com/osteoporosis/features/are-you-getting-enough-vitamin-d-calcium?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Iran: Lab Tests Show Karroubi's Health Seriously Deteriorating Under House Arrest

Political dissident and 2009 presidential candidate Mehdi Karroubi, who has been under extrajudicial house arrest since February 2011, is suffering from an alarmingly low level of vitamin D and osteoporosis, according to pathology laboratory test results the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran has obtained.

http://www.payvand.com/news/13/oct/1182.html

Deficiency of Vitamin D Increases the Risk of Anemia in Children

Researchers have found a new causal factor for anemia- deficiency of Vitamin D. The research involved more than 10400 children.

http://www.i-newswire.com/deficiency-of-vitamin-d-increases/246125

Brookline Resident Receives Grant to Study the Effects of Vitamin D on Type 2 Diabetes

A research team led by Anastassios G. Pittas, MD, MS, Endocrinologist and Co-Director of the Diabetes Center at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, has received a National Institutes of Health grant of more than $40 million over five years to conduct the Vitamin D and Type 2 diabetes study .

http://brookline.patch.com/groups/business-news/p/brookline-resident-receives-grant-to-study-the-effects-of-vitamin-d-on-type-2-diabetes

Doing battle with breast cancer

... five vegetables a day both leafy and cruciferous like cauliflower, broccoli and cabbage. Go for lean protein and Vitamin D. Exercise 30 minutes a day, six days a week. Go for core and upper-body strength training as well as aerobic exercise. One ...

http://www.thestar.com.my/Lifestyle/Health/2013/10/24/Doing-battle-with-breast-cancer.aspx

Study: Vitamin D Supplements May Not Raise Risk for Kidney Stones

If fear of kidney stones is preventing you from using vitamin D supplements, a new study could ease your mind.

http://www.hon.ch/News/HSN/681155.html

Free vitamins plan for under-fives

At present, only low-income families qualify for vitamins on the NHS but r ising fears about the number of children developing rickets - caused by a lack of vitamin D - has prompted a rethink.

http://www.salisburyjournal.co.uk/uk_national_news/10758668.Free_vitamins_plan_for_under_fives/?ref=rss

Tufts MC physician receives $40 million NIH grant to study the...

... recently received a National Institutes of Health grant of more than $40 million over five years to conduct the Vitamin D and Type 2 diabetes (D2d) study ( www.d2dstudy.org ), a nationwide clinical trial to test whether vitamin D supplementation can ...

http://sampan.org/2013/10/tufts-mc-physician-receives-40-million-nih-grant-to-study-the-effects-of-vitamin-d-on-type-2-diabetes/

Large scale vitamin D study aims to explore diabetes link

A multiyear clinical trial backed by the US National Institute of Health will examine whether vitamin D supplementation can help to prevent or delay the onset of diabetes.

http://www.nutraingredients.com/Research/Large-scale-vitamin-D-study-aims-to-explore-diabetes-link?

Can vitamin D supplementation reduce diabetes risk in patients with pre-diabetes?

A research team led by Anastassios G. Pittas, MD, MS, Endocrinologist and Co-Director of the Diabetes Center at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, has received a National Institutes of Health grant of more than $40 million over five years to conduct the Vitamin D and Type 2 diabetes study.* D2d is a nationwide clinical trial to determine if vitamin D ... (more)

http://www.medilexicon.com/medicalnews.php?newsid=267758

Can vitamin D prevent diabetes?

... this new study funded by the National Institutes of Health can help. The study seeks to answer the question: can Vitamin D supplements, taken in pill form, reduce or even prevent Type 2 Diabetes? "Vitamin D is something I've been looking at in my ...

http://www.abcactionnews.com/dpp/news/researchers-look-to-vitamin-d-in-diabetes-prevention-study

At risk for diabetes? Participants sought for study of vitamin D as treatment

Twenty research institutions - including Stanford - are recruiting 2,500 patients for the first large clinical trial testing vitamin D supplementation's effectiveness in slowing the onset of type-2 diabetes .

http://scopeblog.stanford.edu/2013/10/22/at-risk-for-diabetes-participants-sought-for-study-of-vitamin-d-as-treatment/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+stanford%2Fscope+%28SCOPE%29

NIH funding major study to see if vitamin D prevents diabetes

Can vitamin D lower a person's risk for type 2 diabetes? The National Institutes of Health has high hopes that it can.

http://www.foxnews.com/health/2013/10/22/nih-funding-major-study-to-see-if-vitamin-d-prevents-diabetes/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+foxnews%2Fhealth+%28Internal+-+Health+-+Text%29

Australian complementary healthcare body slams NZ vitamin D findings

A meta-analysis that found that vitamin D supplements have no beneficial effect on bone density has drawn intense criticism from Australian experts, who say the study's conclusions could have "dire consequences" for public health.

http://mobile.dairyreporter.com/R-D/Australian-complementary-healthcare-body-slams-NZ-vitamin-D-findings?

Large study to examine if vitamin D prevents diabetes

Researchers have begun the first definitive, large-scale clinical trial to investigate if a vitamin D supplement helps prevent or delay type 2 diabetes in adults who have prediabetes, who are at high risk for developing type 2. Funded by the National Institutes of Health, the study is taking place at about 20 study sites across the United States.

http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-10-large-vitamin-d-diabetes.html

Vitamins, minerals necessary to maintain healthy lifestyle

... Are there standard supplements you recommend for most people? Answer: In the last two columns, I highlighted Vitamin D, high quality omega 3, magnesium, iron, selenium and iodine as some of the most common nutritional supplements that I would ...

http://www.theguardian.pe.ca/Living/2013-10-22/article-3435930/Vitamins%2C-minerals-necessary-to-maintain-healthy-lifestyle/1

Osteoporosis in women

... fractures, but women should also focus on specific nutrients. Some of the nutrients discussed included calcium, vitamin D, and protein. Calcium was cited in the report as an important nutrient because it is the building block of the skeleton, and it ...

http://timesbulletin.com/main.asp?SubSectionID=86&ArticleID=183107&SectionID=33

Vitamin D Proven More Effective for Preventing The Flu

The risk of children suffering from flu can be reduced by 50% if they take vitamin D, doctors in Japan have found.

http://www.nowpublic.com/health/vitamin-d-proven-more-effective-preventing-flu

Low vitamin D levels raise anemia risk in children, Hopkins-led study shows

Low levels of the "sunshine" vitamin D appear to increase a child's risk of anemia, according to new research led by investigators at the Johns Hopkins Children's Center.

http://www.innovations-report.com/html/reports/studies/low_vitamin_d_levels_raise_anemia_risk_children_221667.html

Don't Worry Be Happy, Boost Your Mood With Food

... foods high in serotonin, such as bananas, cherries, chicken and turkey, and fatty fish all are great choices! Vitamin D also helps to increase the body's serotonin levels, so be sure to have your physician check your vitamin D levels as many people ...

http://www.examiner.com/article/don-t-worry-be-happy-boost-your-mood-with-food

Vitamin D insufficiency and deficiency with stages of chronic kidney disease in an Asian population

... unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. Vitamin D insufficiency is associated with proteinuria and could be a risk factor for end-stage renal disease (ESRD). However, few studies ...

http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2369/14/206

Low Vitamin D Levels Raise Anemia Risk in Children

Low levels of the "sunshine" vitamin D appear to increase a child's risk of anemia, according to new research led by investigators at the Johns Hopkins Children's Center.

http://www.newswise.com/articles/view/609220/?sc=rsmn&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+NewswiseMednews+%28Newswise%3A+MedNews%29

Vitamin D Deficiency Often Seen in Traumatic Bone Breaks

Low levels of vitamin D are commonly found in people who suffer traumatic bone fractures, according to a new study.

http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=173583

Study will see if Vitamin D helps prevent diabetes

... Researchers from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) will soon begin the first large-scale study to see if a Vitamin D supplement can prevent or delay Type 2 diabetes . The study will take place in 20 sites across the nation, including the ...

http://www.examiner.com/article/study-will-see-if-vitamin-d-helps-prevent-diabetes

Tufts Medical Center to lead 20-center study on vitamin D's effect on Type 2 diabetes

A research team led by Anastassios G. Pittas, MD, MS, Endocrinologist and Co-Director of the Diabetes Center at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, has received a National Institutes of Health grant of more than $40 million over five years to conduct the Vitamin D and Type 2 diabetes study .

http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2013-10/tmc-tmc102113.php

Could Vitamin D ward off diabetes?

... do not know it. Now a nationwide $40 million study, based at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, will try to prove if vitamin D could lower the potential of developing diabetes. "I was quite surprised," said Kevin Moran, a Weston resident in his 50s who ...

http://www.wcvb.com/health/could-vitamin-d-ward-off-diabetes/-/9848730/22547976/-/13vmxr7/-/index.html

Low vitamin D levels raise anemia risk in children

- Low levels of the "sunshine" vitamin D appear to increase a child's risk of anemia, according to new research led by investigators at the Johns Hopkins Children's Center. The study, published online Oct. 10 in the Journal of Pediatrics , is ...

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/10/131021155625.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

NIH Study to Examine Whether Vitamin D Prevents Diabetes

Researchers have begun the first definitive, large-scale clinical trial to investigate whether a vitamin D supplement helps prevent or delay type 2 diabetes in adults who have prediabetes, who are at high risk for developing type 2. Funded by the National Institutes of Health , the study is being conducted at about 20 sites in the U.S. The ... (more)

http://www.pharmscope.com/news/DailyDetail.cfm?chosen=67923

Have You Heard All The Hype About Vitamin D Lately?

... the health conscious or ill patients took has evolved into something that we all should pay attention to. Why has Vitamin D gone from the fringe to full court press? When ingested in adequate amounts, vitamin D can help children and adults produce ...

http://www.indianasnewscenter.com/news/top-news/228665961.html

Low vitamin D levels raise anemia risk in children, Hopkins-led study shows

Low levels of the "sunshine" vitamin D appear to increase a child's risk of anemia, according to new research led by investigators at the Johns Hopkins Children's Center.

http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2013-10/jhm-lvd102113.php

U.S. to test if vitamin D prevents diabetes

U.S. National Institutes of Health said Monday that it's to launch a large-scale clinical trial to investigate if a vitamin D supplement helps prevent or delay type 2 diabetes in adults who have prediabetes, and are at high risk for developing type 2. The multiyear study will include about 2,500 people and its goal is to learn if vitamin D, ... (more)

http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/health/2013-10/22/c_125574719.htm

National study to determine if vitamin D prevents diabetes

DALLAS Oct. 21, 2013 UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers are seeking 150 to 200 adults to take part in the local arm of a major national clinical trial that will investigate whether vitamin D helps prevent or delay development of type 2 diabetes.

http://www.utsouthwestern.edu/newsroom/news-releases/year-2013/oct/trial-raskin.html

Doing battle with breast cancer

... five vegetables a day - both leafy and cruciferous like cauliflower, broccoli and cabbage. Go for lean protein and Vitamin D. Exercise 30 minutes a day, six days a week. Go for core and upper-body strength training as well as aerobic exercise. A ...

http://www.sanluisobispo.com/2013/10/11/2728065/doing-battle-with-breast-cancer.html#storylink=rss

Can Vitamin D Prevent Type 2 Diabetes? NIH Donates Millions To New Study

The NIH is funding a series of large-scale clinical trials to decide if vitamin D can prevent the development of type 2 diabetes.

http://www.medicaldaily.com/can-vitamin-d-prevent-type-2-diabetes-nih-donates-millions-new-study-260447

Does Vitamin D Prevent Diabetes?

The multiyear Vitamin D and Type 2 Diabetes study will include about 2,500 people.

http://www.infozine.com/news/stories/op/storiesView/sid/57308/

Individuals at risk for diabetes sought for study of vitamin D

The Stanford University School of Medicine is seeking people at risk for diabetes to participate in a clinical trial to evaluate whether vitamin D supplementation can slow the development of type-2 diabetes.

http://med.stanford.edu/ism/2013/october/d2d.html

UT Southwestern Joins National Study to Determine if Vitamin D Prevents Diabetes

Oct. 21, 2013 - UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers are seeking 150 to 200 adults to take part in the local arm of a major national clinical trial that will investigate whether vitamin D helps prevent or delay development of type 2 diabetes.

http://www.newswise.com/articles/view/609176/?sc=rsla&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+NewswiseLatestNews+%28Newswise%3A+Latest+News%29

Large study to examine if vitamin D prevents diabetes

Researchers have begun the first definitive, large-scale clinical trial to investigate if a vitamin D supplement helps prevent or delay type 2 diabetes in adults who have prediabetes, who are at high risk for developing type 2. Funded by the National Institutes of Health, the study is taking place at about 20 study sites across the United States.

http://www.nih.gov/news/health/oct2013/niddk-21.htm

Study finds vitamin D does not contribute to kidney stones

Increased vitamin D levels may prevent a wide range of diseases, according to recent studies.

http://www.medilexicon.com/medicalnews.php?newsid=267628

Vitamin D: importance in the prevention of cancers, type 1 diabetes, heart disease, and osteoporosis

The purpose of this review is to put into perspective the many health benefits of vitamin D and the role of vitamin D deficiency in increasing the risk of many common and serious diseases, including some common cancers, type 1 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and osteoporosis.

http://www.citeulike.org/user/srajan15/article/1572784

Vitamin D supplements not linked to kidney stone risk

Washington, Oct 18 : Some previous studies led to a concern that vitamin D supplementation could increase an individual's risk of developing kidney stones.

http://www.newkerala.com/news/story/80343/vitamin-d-supplements-not-linked-to-kidney-stone-risk.html

What you can do to prevent breast cancer, not just find it early

... five vegetables a day - both leafy and cruciferous like cauliflower, broccoli and cabbage. Go for lean protein and Vitamin D. a Exercise 30 minutes a day, six days a week. Go for core and upper-body strength training as well as aerobic exercise. A ...

http://www.tampabay.com/news/health/fighting-off-breast-cancer/2147784

Study: Vitamin D Supplements May Not Raise Risk for Kidney Stones

If fear of kidney stones is preventing you from using vitamin D supplements, a new study could ease your mind.

http://www.newsday.com/news/health/study-vitamin-d-supplements-may-not-raise-risk-for-kidney-stones-1.6273819

How to defeat Seasonal Affective Disorder with simple lifestyle choices

... we need to look at the root cause of Seasonal Affective Disorder . Much research now shows that lower levels of Vitamin D cause or contribute to the feelings of sadness and depression for many during the winter months. According to Neurologist, Dr. ...

http://www.examiner.com/article/how-defeat-seasonal-affective-disorder-with-simple-lifestyle-choices?cid=rss

Vitamin D does not contribute to kidney stones, says study

Previous research linking vitamin D supplementation to an increased risk of developing kidney stones has been cast in to doubt with new findings that find no statistically relevant association.

http://www.nutraingredients.com/Research/Vitamin-D-does-not-contribute-to-kidney-stones-says-study?

Vitamin D does not contribute to kidney stones, says study

Previous research linking vitamin D supplementation to an increased risk of developing kidney stones has been cast in to doubt with new findings that find no statistically relevant association.

http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Research/Vitamin-D-does-not-contribute-to-kidney-stones-says-study?

Vitamin D Supplements May Not Raise Risk for Kidney Stones

If fear of kidney stones is preventing you from using vitamin D supplements, a new study could ease your mind.

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_141654.html

Vitamin D Does Not Contribute to Kidney Stones

However, some previous studies led to a concern that vitamin D supplementation could increase an individual's risk of developing kidney stones.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/10/131017173352.htm

Sun exposure, calcium unlikely to cause overdose of Vitamin D

Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 68-year-old woman who takes calcium supplements daily. Almost all calcium supplements today contain vitamin D. Since I spend two to four hours every day in the sun, I'm concerned I might be getting too much of the vitamin.

http://www.detroitnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013310180023

Vitamin D deficiency seasonal and serious

With colder days upon us, it's a wonder anyone in Winnipeg gets enough vitamin D in the fall and winter, wrapped up as we are, with only the tips of our noses showing.

http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/life/health/vitamin-d-deficiency-seasonal-and-serious-228294871.html

Fitness Success: Five keys to surviving flu season

... who work for me. I've had employees for four years and these five keys are working great for my team and me. 1. Vitamin D: One of the most interesting questions I've heard is, "Is influenza infection a sign of vitamin D deficiency as much as ...

http://www.fresnobee.com/2013/10/17/3558251/fitness-success-five-keys-to-surviving.html

Vitamin D does not contribute to kidney stones

However, some previous studies led to a concern that vitamin D supplementation could increase an individual's risk of developing kidney stones.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/10/131017173352.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+sciencedaily%2Fhealth_medicine%2Fnutrition+%28ScienceDaily%3A+Health+%26+Medicine+News+--+Nutrition%29

Tobacco and alcohol can contribute to cancer risk

... "The American Cancer Society recommends females limit themselves to one alcoholic beverage a day," Lear said. Vitamin D also can play a role in breast cancer. "Observational studies show that one third of the population has a Vitamin D ...

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World-first look at allergy cause

The West Australian Associate Prof Debra Palmer with Nicole de la Motte and her baby daughter Charlotte Hick who are taking part in a Vitamin D trial.

http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/lifestyle/a/-/lifestyle/19445150/world-first-look-at-allergy-cause/

Study: Vitamin D Supplements May Not Raise Risk for Kidney Stones

... for privacy reasons. THURSDAY, Oct. 17 (HealthDay News) -- If fear of kidney stones is preventing you from using vitamin D supplements, a new study could ease your mind. Taking vitamin D does not increase the risk for kidney stones, the study found. ...

http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-and-supplements/news/20131017/study-vitamin-d-supplements-may-not-raise-risk-for-kidney-stones?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Fitness Success: Five keys to surviving flu season

... who work for me. I've had employees for four years and these five keys are working great for my team and me. 1. Vitamin D: One of the most interesting questions I've heard is, "Is influenza infection a sign of vitamin D deficiency as much as ...

http://www.bellinghamherald.com/2013/10/17/3264559/fitness-success-five-keys-to-surviving.html#storylink=rss

Fitness Success: Five keys to surviving flu season

... who work for me. I've had employees for four years and these five keys are working great for my team and me. 1. Vitamin D: One of the most interesting questions I've heard is, "Is influenza infection a sign of vitamin D deficiency as much as ...

http://www.modbee.com/2013/10/17/2979944/fitness-success-five-keys-to-surviving.html#storylink=rss

Study: Vitamin D Supplements May Not Raise Risk for Kidney Stones

If fear of kidney stones is preventing you from using vitamin D supplements, a new study could ease your mind.

http://www.drugs.com/news/study-vitamin-d-supplements-may-not-raise-risk-kidney-stones-48253.html?

Vitamin D Does Not Contribute to Kidney Stones, Study Asserts

Increased vitamin D levels may prevent a wide range of diseases, according to recent studies.

http://www.newswise.com/articles/view/608906/?sc=rsla&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+NewswiseLatestNews+%28Newswise%3A+Latest+News%29

Vitamin D does not contribute to kidney stones, study asserts

Increased vitamin D levels may prevent a wide range of diseases, according to recent studies.

http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-10-vitamin-d-contribute-kidney-stones.html

Vitamin D could ward off the flu

... on TV and at food stores. There is something that you can do that won't hurt and may very well help you. Take more vitamin D. I thought vitamin D was for bones, you say. Vitamin D absorption is an adjunct for calcium absorption, for sure. But ...

http://www.floridatoday.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.floridatoday.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013310170015%26nclick_check%3D1

Cookbook promotes 'Vitamin D diet'

Based on research that suggests vitamin D promotes weight loss, this diet offers lists, lists, lists: a slim-down shopping list, a day-by-day, meal-by-meal menu list for the first week, and charts for "pick this, not that" and other dieting techniques.

http://www.floridatoday.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.floridatoday.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013310170011%26nclick_check%3D1

Column: 'Sunshine vitamin' an important part of any diet

Vitamin D helps our bodies absorb calcium and phosphorus from foods. All of these nutrients are needed for strong bones.

http://news.cincinnati.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013310170007

What's Robbing Your Bones of What They Need?

... you knowing it, and some expert tips to protect yourself. Thief 1: Sunscreen. "People don't realize how important vitamin D is to bones," says integrative medicine physician Robin Miller, MD. "They think they're getting it from sunlight, but they're ...

http://www.webmd.com/osteoporosis/features/bone-thieves?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Vitamin D Still Useful?

The colder months are here, and that means it's time to talk Vitamin D - the sunshine vitamin! During fall and winter, the sun sets earlier, its rays are weaker, and we have the tendency to stay indoors longer.

http://www.supermarketguru.com/articles/vitamin-d-still-useful.html

Australian complementary healthcare body slams NZ vitamin D findings

A meta-analysis that found that vitamin D supplements have no beneficial effect on bone density has drawn intense criticism from Australian experts, who say the study's conclusions could have " dire consequences " for public health.

http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Research/Australian-complementary-healthcare-body-slams-NZ-vitamin-D-findings?

Doctors on Call: Calcium isn't just for bones

... medications for heartburn also contribute to poor absorption. Another big inhibitor to calcium absorption is vitamin D deficiency. Even here in sunny Jacksonville, low levels of vitamin D are extremely common; as many as 1 in 7 people have vitamin D ...

http://jacksonville.com/news/health-and-fitness/2013-10-16/story/doctors-call-calcium-isnt-just-bones?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+JacksonvillecomsNewsSportsAndEntertainment+%28Jacksonville%27s+Most+Recent+Headlines+-+Jacksonville.com+and+The+Florida+Times-Union%29

Study: Vitamin D Supplements Don't Protect Against Fractures

Scientists from the University of Auckland in Auckland, New Zealand reviewed 23 studies involving 4,082 healthy volunteers with an average age of 59 and report that those who took vitamin D supplements for about two years did not have significantly greater bone density or lower risk of osteoporosis than those who didn't take them.

http://healthland.time.com/2013/10/10/study-vitamin-d-supplements-dont-protect-against-fractures/

The Role of Diet in Oral Disease Prevention

... dairy products. Hildebolt published a study in the Journal of Periodontology (September 2005) titled "Effects of Vitamin D and Calcium on Periodontitis." He found that deficiencies in vitamin D and calcium result in bone loss and increased ...

http://www.rdhmag.com/articles/print/volume-33/issue-10/features/the-role-of-diet-in-oral-disease-prevention.html

IDWeek 2013: HIV+ People Not on Antiretrovirals Are Prone to Inflammation-related Bone Loss

... in people not yet on antiretroviral therapy (ART) have not been extensively studied. The role of inflammation and vitamin D in bone health is unclear and may be easier to study in treatment-naive individuals. Corrilynn Hileman from Case Western ...

http://www.hivandhepatitis.com/hiv-related-conditions/hiv-bone-loss-osteoporosis/4353-idweek-2013-hiv-people-not-on-antiretrovirals-prone-to-inflammation-related-bone-loss

Vitamin D doesn't aid the prevention of osteoporosis

Women who take Vitamin D supplements to boost their bone health may be wasting their money.

http://www.examiner.com/article/2013-10-14-vitamin-d-doesn-t-aid-the-prevention-of-osteoporosis?cid=rss

Surprise! 7 Superfoods You Already Have in Your Kitchen

... muscle tissue. As a lean and light protein, it's also easily digested and filled with a large amount of Vitamin D. {Photo: Shutterstock} Sweet potatoes make for delicious Thanksgiving side dishes, but they do more than satisfy our taste buds. They ...

http://www.phillymag.com/be-well-philly/2013/10/14/surprise-7-superfoods-already-kitchen/

NanoSpeed Diagnostics Reaches Sales Milestone

NanoSpeed has reached sales of over 200,000 units of its Test4D - Vitamin D deficiency test kit - since the launch of the product in "The response from the global market for a point-of-care vitamin D diagnostic in hospitals, physician's offices and remote areas has been tremendous," said Dr. , a diagnostics company focused on providing portable, ... (more)

http://www.hispanicbusiness.com/2013/10/13/nanospeed_diagnostics_reaches_sales_milestone.htm

Tips for lowering the risk of autism in your child

... wonders for air quality. An air purification system is a great way to reduce harmful chemicals inside the home. Vitamin D levels should be of concern to those wanting to avoid autism . If a person is deficient in vitamin D, they should take a ...

http://www.naturalnews.com/042467_autism_childhood_development_risk_reduction.html

What we love: Food goes pink for breast cancer awareness

... to producing nutritional eggs to help improve the health of its customers. Its eggs are an excellent source of Vitamin D, E and B12 and a good source of riboflavin. EB eggs have 25 percent less saturated fat and more than two times the Omega-3 of ...

http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/entertainment-general/index.ssf/2013/10/what_we_love_foods_go_pink_for.html

What else should I ask my doctor tomorrow morning?

... doctor, or ask her to do? Blood tests from a year ago indicated that I was extremely anemic, but otherwise "fine": Vitamin D, thyroid, hormones all within the 'normal' range. I've been scanned and tested up the wazoo, so the anemia is genetic/heavy ...

http://ask.metafilter.com/250150/What-else-should-I-ask-my-doctor-tomorrow-morning

No Real Bone Density Benefit From Vitamin D Supplements

A study published this week in the medical journal The Lancet has reportedly found little evidence supporting the use of vitamin D supplements by seniors hoping to improve bone density and warn off potential fractures.

http://www.redorbit.com/news/health/1112973423/vitamin-d-supplements-bone-density-health-fracture-osteoporosis-101213/

Vitamin D supplements may not boost bone strength: study

If you regularly pop vitamin D pills to strengthen bones, a new large-scale study suggests spending your money elsewhere.

http://www.ctvnews.ca/health/vitamin-d-supplements-may-not-boost-bone-strength-study-1.1495044

More Evidence Against Vitamin D To Build Bones In Middle Age

... you're the solution to every health problem, some doctors come along and burst your bubble. Now it's happening to vitamin D. The supplement has been widely promoted to prevent osteoporosis and fight a host of other ills. But recent studies haven't ...

http://www.gpb.org/news/2013/10/12/more-evidence-against-vitamin-d-to-build-bones-in-middle-age?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+GPBNewsFeed+%28GPB+News%29

More Evidence Against Vitamin D To Build Bones In Middle Age

... you're the solution to every health problem, some doctors come along and burst your bubble. Now it's happening to vitamin D. The supplement has been widely promoted to prevent osteoporosis and fight a host of other ills. But recent studies haven't ...

http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2013/10/12/232028261/more-evidence-against-vitamin-d-to-build-bones-in-middle-age?ft=1&f=1003

More Evidence Against Vitamin D To Build Bones In Middle Age

... you're the solution to every health problem, some doctors come along and burst your bubble. Now it's happening to vitamin D. The supplement has been widely promoted to prevent osteoporosis and fight a host of other ills. But recent studies haven't ...

http://nhpr.org/post/more-evidence-against-vitamin-d-build-bones-middle-age

Doing battle with breast cancer

... five vegetables a day - both leafy and cruciferous like cauliflower, broccoli and cabbage. Go for lean protein and Vitamin D. Exercise 30 minutes a day, six days a week. Go for core and upper-body strength training as well as aerobic exercise . A ...

http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-10-breast-cancer.html

Vitamin D supplements won't help bones in healthy adults, review concludes

Will taking an extra dose of vitamin D help you? Seems like every month there is a new study finding health benefits for taking Vitamin D or debunking those claims .

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-204_162-57607128/vitamin-d-supplements-wont-help-bones-in-healthy-adults-review-concludes/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+cbsnews%2Ffeed+%28CBSNews.com%29

CRN warns of 'dire consequences' if consumers heed meta-analysis...

The use of vitamin D supplements to reduce the risk of osteoporosis in healthy adults is 'inappropriate', says a new meta-analysis from New Zealand, but such claims should not discourage healthy people from taking vitamin D for all the possible benefits, says the Council for Responsible Nutrition.

http://www.nutraingredients.com/Research/CRN-warns-of-dire-consequences-if-consumers-heed-meta-analysis-conclusions-that-vitamin-D-pills-for-bone-health-are-inappropriate?

Doing battle with breast cancer

... five vegetables a day - both leafy and cruciferous like cauliflower, broccoli and cabbage. Go for lean protein and Vitamin D. Exercise 30 minutes a day, six days a week. Go for core and upper-body strength training as well as aerobic exercise. A ...

http://www.macon.com/2013/10/11/2713549/doing-battle-with-breast-cancer.html#storylink=rss

Vitamin D Pills do not Prevent Bone Loss in Older Adults

For years, physicians have been prescribing vitamin D supplements for older adults to prevent bone loss.

http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/513215/20131011/vitamin-d-supplements-bone-loss-calcium-depression.htm

CRN warns of 'dire consequences' if consumers heed meta-analysis...

The use of vitamin D supplements to reduce the risk of osteoporosis in health adults is 'inappropriate', says a new meta-analysis from New Zealand, but such claims should not discourage healthy people from taking vitamin D for all the possible benefits, says the Council for Responsible Nutrition.

http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Research/CRN-warns-of-dire-consequences-if-consumers-heed-meta-analysis-conclusions-that-vitamin-D-pills-for-bone-health-are-inappropriate?

Top 10 superfoods for women

... Chromium for healthy blood sugar Calcium for bones and teeth Magnesium for many things including healthy organs Vitamin D for heart and bone health Vitamin C for immunity and antioxidants B vitamins for adrenal health and to fight stress Enzymes for ...

http://www.naturalnews.com/042436_superfoods_women_optimum_nutrition.html

No bone boost from Vitamin D supplements for women trying to prevent osteoporosis

Taking vitamin D supplements does not improve bone strength and is a waste of time for women trying to stave off osteoporosis, claim researchers.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2453151/No-bone-boost-Vitamin-D-supplements-women-trying-prevent-osteoporosis.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

Most people can ditch vitamin D supplements - research

... deficiency. Photo / Thinkstock Auckland University researchers have dismissed the need for healthy adults to take vitamin D supplements to prevent the bone-weakening disease osteoporosis. Their conclusion - which flies in the face of the widespread ...

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/news/article.cfm?c_id=6&objectid=11138676&ref=rss

OPKO Health Inc. And Rayaldy

... drug, Rayaldy. I am not a stock analyst, adviser, or investment expert. Instead, I am a physician and an expert on vitamin D. Ten years ago, I established the Vitamin D Council , a non-profit dedicated to educating the public and health ...

http://seekingalpha.com/article/1739772-opko-health-inc-and-rayaldy?source=feed

Women try lifestyle changes to fight breast cancer risk

... five vegetables a day - both leafy and cruciferous like cauliflower, broccoli and cabbage. Go for lean protein and Vitamin D. Exercise 30 minutes a day, six days a week. Go for core and upper-body strength training as well as aerobic exercise. A ...

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/10/10/breast-cancer-lifestyle-changes/2962737/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+usatoday-NewsTopStories+%28USATODAY+-+News+Top+Stories%29

Vitamin D 'no effect' on the healthy

Healthy adults do not need to take vitamin D supplements, suggests a study in The Lancet which found they had no beneficial effect on bone density, a sign of osteoporosis.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-24473156#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Get Real: Here's the Reason Why

... (and should have) biked or walked there. Reduce your carbon emissions, elevate your heart rate, and soak up some Vitamin D all at the same time. Welcome to my blog, Get Real. This is my plea to the University of Miami community and beyond to ...

http://www.themiamihurricane.com/2013/10/03/get-real-heres-the-reason-why-copy-edit/

How to defeat Seasonal Affective Disorder with simple lifestyle choices

... we need to look at the root cause of Seasonal Affective Disorder . Much research now shows that lower levels of Vitamin D cause or contribute to the feelings of sadness and depression for many during the winter months. According to Neurologist, Dr. ...

http://www.examiner.com/article/how-defeat-seasonal-affective-disorder-with-simple-lifestyle-choices?cid=rss

NanoSpeed Diagnostics Achieves Major Sales Milestone

)--NanoSpeed has reached sales of over 200,000 units of its Test4Da - Vitamin D deficiency test kit - since the launch of the product in April 2013. "which include convenience, cost and reliability of the test that can empower the end-user to manage ...

http://eon.businesswire.com/news/eon/20131009006014/en/NanoSpeed-Diagnostics-Achieves-Major-Sales-Milestone

Choose Lab Tests Wisely

... or better test alternatives that should be ordered, he added. Do not perform population-based screening for 25-OH-Vitamin D deficiency. "There's a large at-risk group for Vitamin D deficiency, but young, healthy people probably don't need to be ...

http://nurse-practitioners-and-physician-assistants.advanceweb.com/Features/Articles/Choose-Lab-Tests-Wisely.aspx

The Entire USDA National Nutrient DB: Calories to Vitamin K - iNutrients

... glucose which is the fuel that gives you energy * Cholesterol - Dietary Cholesterol - Aids in the production of Vitamin D * Fiber - Essential for cardiovascular health; prevents constipation; improves control of diabetes * Potassium - Helps with ...

http://www.macmegasite.com/2013/10/07/the-entire-usda-national-nutrient-db-calories-to-vitamin-k-inutrients/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+macmegasite+%28MacMegasite+-+Mac+Community+News%29

Vitamin D and increasing incidence of type 1 diabetes-evidence for an association?

Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism , Vol. 12, No. 9. , pp. 737-743, doi:10.1111/j.1463-1326.2010.01211.x There has been an important shift in the views about the actions of vitamin D during the past decade.

http://www.citeulike.org/user/marissarosemorris/article/7582608

Vitamin D prevents arterial plaque in diabetics to lower heart disease risk

... through proper diet, physical activity, lifestyle alterations and a host of natural compounds including vitamin D. A research team from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has determined that people with diabetes often develop ...

http://www.naturalnews.com/042371_vitamin_D_arterial_clots_macrophage_adhesion.html

Doing battle with breast cancer: More women aim for prevention with lifestyle changes

... vegetables a day -- both leafy and cruciferous like cauliflower, broccoli and cabbage. Go for lean protein and Vitamin D. Exercise 30 minutes a day, six days a week. Go for core and upper-body strength training as well as aerobic exercise. A ...

http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013310060031

Treat your hypertension naturally with vitamin D

Vitamin D supplementation may be as effective at treating high blood pressure as certain prescription drugs, research has shown.

http://www.naturalnews.com/042350_hypertension_vitamin_D_natural_treatment.html

Vitamin D Supplements May Not Protect Menopausala

Are you a menopausal woman who is taking a high dose of vitamin D supplements to protect your bones? It turns out that those supplements may not be doing you any good.

http://www.healthcentral.com/menopause/c/727598/163253/supplements-menopausal/

Second Opinion

... , medical radiation, pituitary gland . . . With exposure to direct sunlight, the human body will naturally produce Vitamin D. However, lifestyle changes have caused many people to become Vitamin D deficient. Learn what this means to overall health.

http://www.idahoptv.org/schedules/listingDetails.cfm?thisChannel=KAID&SeriesID=4502&VersionID=217226&ThisDate=10-5-2013&thisTime=07:00:00

HEALTH: Study confirms more benefits of eating vegetarian

... the finding that strict vegetarians get plenty of vitamins D and B12, which is contrary to conventional wisdom. Vitamin D is important for bone strength. It is found in fatty fish and is added to some foods, but most is absorbed by the body from ...

http://www.pe.com/local-news/local-news-headlines/20131004-health-study-confirms-more-benefits-of-eating-vegetarian.ece

American Society for Bone and Mineral Research Annual Meeting highlights

Latest research on osteoporosis, bone fractures in men, calcium and vitamin D supplements and new treatments for bone disease released at American Society for Bone and Mineral Research 2013 Annual Meeting in Baltimore Baltimore, MD - New research on calcium supplements and vitamin D, risk of fractures in older men, and the new culprit in bone ... (more)

http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2013-10/bc-asf100413.php

Why You Should NOT Avoid Cholesterol

... you definitely want to have sufficient estrogen and progesterone , especially if you're peri or post-menopausal. Vitamin D production: this is the darling of the nutritional world at the moment - and yes, the active form of it comes from sunlight, ...

http://tucsoncitizen.com/natural-medicine-tips/2013/10/04/why-you-should-not-avoid-cholesterol/

Aimee Mann And Neil LaBute Discuss What It Really Means To Be Happy

... sunlight every day even -- if it's only for 15 minutes. If you can't get natural sunlight, ask your doctor about Vitamin D supplements and/or light therapy. If you can't get exercise during your busy schedule, use the staircase instead of the ...

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/10/04/aimee-mann-happiness_n_4031141.html

Vitamin D3: improves immune system, defends against bacteria and viruses

... defenses, including vitamins, during this time of the year. A wave of curiosity continues to stir around the Vitamin D phenomenon. And it appears that Vitamin D3, with the same nutrients provided by natural sunlight, helps bolster the immune system. ...

http://www.thevillagenews.com/story/73772/

Get Real: Here's the Reason Why

... (and should have) biked or walked there. Reduce your carbon emissions, elevate your heart rate, and soak up some Vitamin D all at the same time. Welcome to my blog, Get Real. This is my plea to the University of Miami community and beyond to ...

http://www.themiamihurricane.com/2013/10/03/get-real-heres-the-reason-why-copy-edit/

How essential are supplements?

... diet. In addition, if a blood test shows that your body is low in a certain nutrient (eg. iron, vitamin B12, or Vitamin D) a supplement will be recommended to normalize your body's stores. To maintain strong bones, it's suggested that foods rich in ...

http://www.bclocalnews.com/opinion/226363091.html

Strong Link Found Between Rheumatoid Arthritis and Vitamin D Deficiency: Study

New evidence has emerged that vitamin D deficiency might not only be a cause of rheumatoid arthritis but also worsen the severity of the disease.

http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/511224/20131004/strong-link-found-between-rheumatoid-arthritis-vitamin.htm

How to help your child develop healthy dental habits | Dr. Callie Byrd

... at an early age. Try to avoid sugary snacks and beverages that can lead to tooth decay. Foods rich in calcium and Vitamin D help to keep your teeth and gums healthy; three to four daily servings of dairy and vegetables rich in calcium - dark leafy ...

http://www.maplevalleyreporter.com/lifestyle/226339541.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+cmvlifestyles+%28Lifestyles+-+Covington+Reporter%29

Three Undesirable Ways Fall, Winter May Affect You

... up while it is still dark out tells us that human and nature are out of sync." Another theory revolves around vitamin D metabolism, but this mechanism is not well understood, according to a researcher with the University of Alabama at Birmingham, ...

http://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/fall-winter-bring-forth-three/18376650

Flu season: Vitamin D versus H1N1 Flu

In 2009, an interesting observation regarding Vitamin D and H1N1 Flu took place with Dr. John Cannell, founder of the Vitamin D Council .

http://www.examiner.com/article/flu-season-vitamin-d-versus-h1n1-flu

Strong link found between rheumatoid arthritis and vitamin D deficiency: Study

New evidence has emerged that vitamin D deficiency might not only be a cause of rheumatoid arthritis but also worsen the severity of the disease.

http://www.naturalnews.com/042324_rheumatoid_arthritis_vitamin_D_deficiency_sunlight.html

Dr. Elbert St. Claire of New Yorks St. Claire Medical Speaks About Osteoporosis

... and fractures. He adds that it is important for patients to maintain a healthy diet, and to obtain calcium and vitamin D, which are helpful in build stronger bones. Calcium and Vitamin D can be obtained in many foods and diet supplements. Patients ...

http://www.i-newswire.com/dr-elbert-st-claire-of-new-york/242547

Ask Nurse Practitioner Ila Shebar: Lots of reasons for fatigue

... speak to your provider. Lifestyle changes, therapy, or pharmaceutical interventions may be needed. Low vitamin D levels can cause fatigue, as well as headaches and weakness. We don't spend time in the sun like we used to because of the risk for skin ...

http://www.masslive.com/living/index.ssf/2013/10/ask_nurse_practitioner_ila_shebar_lots_of_reasons_for_fatiuge.html

Seniors should watch what they eat

... 9th Malaysian National Geriatrics Conference in Kuala Lumpur recently. Equally worrying is the high prevalence of Vitamin D deficiency among elderly Malaysians. She encourages senior citizens to increase their calcium and Vitamin D intake by ...

http://www.thestar.com.my/Lifestyle/Features/2013/10/02/Seniors-should-watch-what-they-eat.aspx

Save 10% on All General Wellness Testing From Request A Test This October

... LDL, HDL, and triglycerides. A Glucose or blood sugar test can assess a person's risk for developing Diabetes. A Vitamin D 25-Hydroxy test measures an important vitamin which can help prevent a number of illnesses. A Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Test ...

http://www.prweb.com/releases/discount_lab_testing/general_health_testing/prweb11157423.htm

Osteoporosis treatments supplement healthy living

... exercise, such as brisk walking or dancing, and consuming at least 1,200 mg of calcium and 800 to 2,000 IU of vitamin D per day. Calcium can be found in milk products as well as kale, sesame seeds, tofu, and almonds. Fish, eggs, orange juice, and ...

http://www.newscanada.com/print-nov-osteoporosis-treatments-supplement-healthy-living-79047

Beneficial supplements for the entire family

... a decreased immune system. Even if you eat well, probiotics can have many other benefits for optimal health. 4. Vitamin D is needed for healthy bones and muscles, especially in children and the elderly. There is growing evidence that vitamin D may ...

http://www.newscanada.com/print-nov-beneficial-supplements-for-the-entire-family-79087

Skin cancer: What we need to know

... reflective materials or substances such as water and snow as they can burn your skin, too. While the sun gives off Vitamin D, a nutrient good for your bones, you should not expose yourself to it too much to the point of getting sunburned. Sunburn is ...

http://www.kidderminstershuttle.co.uk/shuttlextra/lifestyle/10709438.Skin_cancer__What_we_need_to_know/

Cutting through the clutter of breast cancer research

... and monounsaturated fats (walnuts, sunflower seeds, avocados and oils of olive, peanut and sesame). Get enough vitamin D and calcium every day. For women and men ages 51 to 70, this means 600 IU of vitamin D and 1,200 mg of calcium. For men ages 51 ...

http://www.postandcourier.com/article/20131001/PC1211/131009992/1002/cutting-through-the-clutter-of-breast-cancer-research

Weight plays hefty role in cancer risk

... products and plant-based protein sources like beans and legumes are better choices for breast cancer prevention. Vitamin D intake also may play a role in breast cancer prevention. Ask your health care provider to check your vitamin D level with a ...

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