Vitamin D in liver diseases: from mechanisms to clinical trials.

Traditionally regarded as a typical vitamin regulating calcium and phosphorus homeostasis, vitamin D is now discovered as a highly versatile molecule with emerging roles in immunity, cancer, infectious diseases, fibrosis, fatty liver diseases, and alcoholic liver diseases.

http://www.citeulike.org/user/guhjy/article/12807067

Top surgeon calls for ALL women to be given Vitamin D to cut breast...

All women over the age of 20 should take a daily dose of Vitamin D to reduce their chances of developing breast cancer, an expert claims.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2516241/Top-surgeon-calls-ALL-women-given-Vitamin-D-cut-breast-cancer--ballet-dancers-reveal-use-pills-strong.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

Supple Review - Do You Really Need Th...

... discomfort. Vitamin C - For the formation proteoglycans and collagen and helpful for neutralizing free radicals. Vitamin D - for the functioning of chondrocytes that produces proteoglycans and collagen, which is a major component of cartilage. ...

http://community.gbtribune.com/blogs/detail/11410/

Supplements 'beneficial' for vitamin D-deficient ballet dancers

... what you've been missing out on. It is widely known that a lack of sunlight can sometimes cause a deficiency in vitamin D. But how does a lack of this vitamin affect athletes who train indoors, especially during the winter months? To find out, ...

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/269535.php

Nutrition in a pill? Better to get it on a plate, experts say

... like spinach and kale? Not surprisingly, most Americans come up short on a few key vitamins and minerals - notably vitamin D, calcium, vitamin B-12, magnesium - and fiber. "I do nutrient testing on many of my clients and it is rare to find one who ...

http://www.tampabay.com/news/health/nutrition-in-a-pill-better-to-get-it-on-a-plate-experts-say/2154595

Mom fined for packing - unbalanced' daycare lunch

... enough calcium. Those who are allergic to eggs can substitute fish (such as herring and sardines) to get the Vitamin D that many people receive from eggs (the aforementioned fish are also high in calcium, and don't pose a mercury risk). These are ...

http://www.journalpioneer.com/Opinion/2013-11-29/article-3524445/Fine-for-packing-%26lsquo%3bunbalanced-daycare-lunch-demonstrates-shortcomings-of-Canadas-Food-Guide/1

Higher Vitamin D Does Not Raise the Risk for Kidney Stones

The Vitamin D Society wants to make the public aware of a recent study which reported that high levels of vitamin D had a lower risk of kidney stones.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/11/prweb11377575.htm

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

Average vitamin D levels not deficient in Scottish adults: FSA

More than 1400 adult blood samples were taken with levels on average under the adequate level of 25nmol/L of circulating 25hydrox vitamin D).

http://www.nutraingredients.com/Consumer-Trends/Average-vitamin-D-levels-not-deficient-in-Scottish-adults-FSA?

Could 'God diet' help you lose weight? Daniel Fast could 'lower cholesterol'

... white flour and processed foods. A lack of Vitamin A can, in extreme cases, lead to blindness, a shortage of Vitamin D can cause muscle weakness and bone pain and a deficiency of Vitamin E could cause the immune system to be weakened. She explained ...

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2514444/Could-God-diet-help-lose-weight-Daniel-Fast-lower-cholesterol.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

Could the 'God diet' help you lose weight? Prophet Daniel's eating...

... white flour and processed foods. A lack of Vitamin A can, in extreme cases, lead to blindness, a shortage of Vitamin D can cause muscle weakness and bone pain and a deficiency of Vitamin E could cause the immune system to be weakened. She explained ...

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2514444/Could-God-diet-help-lose-weight-Prophet-Daniels-eating-habits-lower-cholesterol-sense-wellbeing.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

Winter weather sparks seasonal affective disorder in some

... A LIGHTBOX-- IT'LL SET YOU BACK ABOUT 100 TO 150 BUCKS. A COUPLE OF CHEAPER OPTIONS NATURAL LIGHT LIGHTBULBS AND VITAMIN D SUPPLEMENTS-FOUND AT MOST GROCERY STORES. 27:37 it can be a great idea to supplement with vitamin d in the winter and we do ...

http://www.wmtw.com/news/winter-weather-sparks-seasonal-affective-disorder-in-some/-/22922014/23172806/-/359yod/-/index.html

Stroke inspires new adventure novel for author who found his emotive side

... president of The Medical Research Council and Emmanuel College student at Cambridge University , who discovered Vitamin D. Mr Mellanby says the characters in the teenage fiction novel Tregarthur's Promise, published by Cillian Press Limited, met ...

http://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/Royston/Stroke-inspires-new-adventure-novel-for-author-who-found-his-emotive-side-20131127132806.htm

Seven essential nutrients that may be lacking in your diet

... teeth and bones. The remaining calcium promotes the proper function of the heart, muscles, and nerves. Calcium and Vitamin D have also been reported to reduce the risk of diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular disease. According to the NHANES ...

http://www.examiner.com/article/seven-essential-nutrients-that-may-be-lacking-your-diet

Vitamin D3 Versus Vitamin D2

Vitamin D is well known for its health benefits; however, more is being learned about the types of Vitamin D supplements and their benefits.

http://www.examiner.com/article/vitamin-d3-versus-vitamin-d2?cid=rss

Nine steps to take after receiving a devastating diagnosis

... juice daily; include healthy fats, and avoid unhealthy foods and ingredients. Get 15 minutes of sunlight a day for Vitamin D. Sleep seven-to-eight hours per night. Drink a glass of water before each meal and in between each meal. Find a healthy way ...

http://www.examiner.com/article/nine-steps-to-take-after-receiving-a-devastating-diagnosis

New Study Links Vitamin D Deficiency to Anemia Risk in Children

A new study links Vitamin D deficiency to an increased risk of anemia in children prompting the makers of IronKids gummy vitamins to remind parents of the importance of the sunshine vitamin.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/11/prweb11368317.htm

Winter weather sparks seasonal affective disorder in some

... box, it will cost you between $100-$150. There are a couple of cheaper options. Natural-light light bulbs and Vitamin D supplements found at most grocery stores. "It can be a great idea to supplement with Vitamin D in the winter and we do have ...

http://www.wmtw.com/news/winter-weather-sparks-seasonal-affective-disorder-in-some/-/22922014/23172806/-/359yod/-/index.html?absolute=true

The Vitamin that has Been Shown to Dramatically Improve Fertility

Did you know that in northern countries, which have dark, cold winters, couples are less likely to conceive during the winter, whereas conception rates peak in the summer? There are a number of reasons why this association exists, but new research highlights vitamin D as one of the most important variable.

http://www.nowpublic.com/health/vitamin-has-been-shown-dramatically-improve-fertility

Does the Sunshine Vitamin Prevent Colds?

Vitamin D has so many positive influences on our health. It's known to decrease the risk of osteoporosis, heart disease , and even certain types of cancer .

http://www.nowpublic.com/health/does-sunshine-vitamin-prevent-colds

If Inaccuracy Were Illegal, The Feds Would Have To Regulate Most Health Gadgets

... same goes for the rise in blood test companies, though our ability to test for the presence of nutrients, such as Vitamin D, is still developing. Perhaps 23andMe raised the ire of the FDA because of its aggressive defense of releasing BRCA ...

http://techcrunch.com/2013/11/25/if-inaccuracy-were-illegal-the-feds-would-have-to-regulate-most-health-gadgets/

Vitamin D and Cardiovascular Health [Clinician Update]

... thus did not stand the test of time, at least in terms of major cardiovascular event reduction. Without question, vitamin D increases absorption of calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus and mobilizes calcium and phosphorus from bone. It is also clear ...

http://circ.ahajournals.org/content/128/22/2404.short?rss=1

Sun exposure and health

... amount of sunshine. Sun affects Vitamin D levels , which are clearly linked to all kinds of health. And contrary to what you read, reasonable sun exposure is ...

http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8203221/posts/default/6998802919603999282

Identification of a genetic mutation associated with steroid-resistant nephritic syndrome

... steroid-resistant nephritic syndrome. (Medical Xpress)-Scientists at King's College London have discovered that Vitamin D has the potential to significantly reduce the symptoms of asthma. The study, led by Professor Catherine Hawrylowicz from ... ...

http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-11-identification-genetic-mutation-steroid-resistant-nephritic.html

5 Reasons Why You Need Vitamin D

Vitamin D is an underrated, yet phenomenal nutrient in the world of nutrition. Your body absorbs Vitamin D mainly through food and sunlight.

http://www.examiner.com/article/5-reasons-why-you-need-vitamin-d?cid=rss

The importance of Vitamin D for anti aging

As children, we are often told that going out in the sun is good since the sun gives us vitamin D. The truth is a little different though, as the sun falling on our skin helps the body in producing the substance, which is a reason many experts classify vitamin D as a hormone more than a vitamin.

http://www.nowpublic.com/health/importance-vitamin-d-anti-aging

Seven essential nutrients that may be lacking in your diet

... teeth and bones. The remaining calcium promotes the proper function of the heart, muscles, and nerves. Calcium and Vitamin D have also been reported to reduce the risk of diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular disease. According to the NHANES ...

http://www.examiner.com/article/seven-essential-nutrients-that-may-be-lacking-your-diet?cid=rss

Escape Your Winter Blues: 3 Reasons Why Tanning Isn't All Bad

... gusting winds, and freezing weather. So, what better way to escape than spending a relaxing 20 minutes soaking up vitamin D in a tanning bed? There are many myths about tanning and how it negatively affects our health. Lucky for you, I am here to ...

http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-1063336?ref=feeds%2Flatest

Nature's Dynamics Announces New Whole Food Gummy Supplements

... food formula with organic ingredients designed to provide your body with nutrient-rich super foods, fiber and Vitamin D 3." The Super Food Fiber Gummy +D contains Organic Super Foods rich in minerals, vitamins, amino acids, essential fatty acids, ...

http://www.prlog.org/12246432-natures-dynamics-announces-new-whole-food-gummy-supplements.html

Wild Alaskan sock-eyed salmon dine in pristine waters on superior nutrition sources.

Dr. Thierry Lerond is pictured in Alaska during a recent scientific trip to learn more about Vitamin D in salmon.

http://www.myvalleynews.com/story/74778/

Vitamin D Levels Start Plunging in November

November is Vitamin D Awareness Month and the Vitamin D Society is urging all Canadians to check their vitamin D blood levels to ensure that they are not deficient.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/11/prweb11358850.htm

Best Consultant of Therapeutic Diet in India

... Lipids, Magnesium, Copper, Zinc, Iodine, potassium and fatty acids. It also contains vitamins like Vitamin A, Vitamin D, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Some of the health beneficial therapeutic ...

http://www.prlog.org/12246042-best-consultant-of-therapeutic-diet-in-india.html

Nine steps to take after receiving a devastating diagnosis

... juice daily; include healthy fats, and avoid unhealthy foods and ingredients. Get 15 minutes of sunlight a day for Vitamin D. Sleep seven-to-eight hours per night. Drink a glass of water before each meal and in between each meal. Find a healthy way ...

http://www.examiner.com/article/nine-steps-to-take-after-receiving-a-devastating-diagnosis?cid=rss

Vitamin D Deficiency Might Be Overdiagnosed in Blacks, Study Suggests

Black adults typically have low levels of vitamin D in their blood, but they are on par with whites when it comes to the "active" form of vitamin D used by the body's cells, a new study finds.

http://www.hon.ch/News/HSN/682347.html

Dr. Cayce Jehaimi Joins DoctorsElite as a New Member

... Puberty, Hypoglycemia, Silver-Russell Syndrome, Noonan Syndrome, High Prolactin, Septo-Optic Dysplasia, and Vitamin D Deficiency. Dr. Jehaimi is a medical graduate of Tripoli University in Libya (2000). He completed internships in Libya and Alberta, ...

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/11/prweb11353633.htm

Vitamin D Deficiency Might Be Overdiagnosed in Blacks, Study Suggests

WEDNESDAY Nov. 20, 2013, 2013 -- Black adults typically have low levels of vitamin D in their blood, but they are on par with whites when it comes to the "active" form of vitamin D used by the body's cells, a new study finds.

http://www.drugs.com/news/vitamin-d-deficiency-might-overdiagnosed-blacks-study-suggests-49097.html?

How A Vitamin D Test Misdiagnosed African-Americans

By the current blood test for vitamin D, most African-Americans are deficient. That can lead to weak bones.

http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2013/11/20/246393329/how-a-vitamin-d-test-misdiagnosed-african-americans?ft=1&f=1001

Young, obese? Here's what kids, parents can do

... the fat is removed," she says. "If you get buffalo milk and remove the malai , it does not become skimmed milk." Vitamin D deficiency, she points out, hampers calcium absorption, and "affects all other systems right from heart to bones to skin to ...

http://www.rediff.com/getahead/slide-show/slide-show-1-health-young-obese-heres-what-kids-parents-can-do/20131120.htm

Rickets makes alarming comeback in Britain

Once the scourge of children during the Victorian Era,* rickets disappeared from the western world following World War II, thanks in great part to the addition of Vitamin D additives in dairy products,cereals and other foods.

http://www.examiner.com/article/rickets-makes-alarming-comeback-britain

Soak up the sun for healthy bones

ISLAMABAD: Eating a diet rich in calcium and vitamin D is very important to keep your bones healthy and strong.

http://paktribune.com/news/Soak-up-the-sun-for-healthy-bones-264657.html

Risk of hip fracture, colorectal cancer not reduced by calcium plus vitamin D supplementation

... and see what you've been missing out on. New results are in from the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) Calcium plus Vitamin D Supplementation Trial. These findings assess the effects on hip fracture and colorectal cancer incidence among 30,000 ...

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/269033.php

Whether vitamin D3 is effective in reducing proteinuria in type 2 diabetic patients?

... the official journal of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences , Vol. 18, No. 5. (May 2013), pp. 374-377 Nowadays Vitamin D deficiency is a notable medical condition world-wide and also in Iran. Since, vitamin D can have renoprotective effect by ...

http://www.citeulike.org/user/guhjy/article/12794813

25 (OH) Vitamin D Levels and Renal Disease Progression in Patients...

25 (OH) Vitamin D Levels and Renal Disease Progression in Patients with Type 2 Diabetic Nephropathy and Blockade of the Renin-Angiotensin System. Clinical journal of the American Society of Nephrology : CJASN , Vol. 8, No. 11. (November 2013), pp. ...

http://www.citeulike.org/user/guhjy/article/12794612

The top 5 ways to stay healthy this season

... germs. And since lying out on the Quad and catching some rays is no longer a viable option, think about taking Vitamin D, which will make up for your body's sun deficiency. It's something we all crave, but rarely give in to. This season, it's ...

http://www.videtteonline.com/index.php/2013/11/19/the-top-5-ways-to-stay-healthy-this-season/

DR. ROSS D3FY Introduces the Only Multivitamin Solution for Women to...

... specific concerns when it comes to health, including heart disease (the most common cause of death among women), Vitamin D deficiency (which is associated with many medical conditions), inadequate folate intake (which can affect pregnancies), and ...

http://www.businesswire.com/news/topix/20131119005587/en

Three Extreme Climates That Provoke Innovation

... amount of sunlight into the town during daylight hours. Exposure to sunlight is very important because it enables vitamin D absorption. Vitamin D promotes calcium absorption, and a deficiency can cause bones to become thin and brittle, according to ...

http://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/three-places-that-have-adjuste/19731508

Calcium plus vitamin D supplementation does not reduce risk of hip fracture or colorectal cancer

Journal of Women's Health , published monthly, is a core multidisciplinary journal dedicated to the diseases and conditions that hold greater risk for or are more prevalent among women, as well... New Rochelle, NY, November 18, 2013-New results are in from the Women's Health Initiative Calcium plus Vitamin D Supplementation Trial.

http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2013-11/mali-cpv111813.php

HealthTalk: Dietary Fat and Vitamin D Absorption

Vitamin D is classified as a "fat soluble" vitamin; it is absorbed out of the digestive tract packaged with fat.

http://www.infozine.com/news/stories/op/storiesView/sid/57514/

Coumadin Users: Vitamin K + 9 Other Nutrients Data in iNutrients App

... 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/2013/11/18/coumadin-users-vitamin-k-9-other-nutrients-data-in-inutrients-app/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+macmegasite+%28MacMegasite+-+Mac+Community+News%29

To D or not to D

... a harsh winter. Shorter days are bad news for all of us. Less time for sunlight cuts down on a crucial source of Vitamin D. Vitamin D is probably best known for encouraging bone growth, but that's not its only purpose. "Vitamin D is actually a ...

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Eat these foods to give your immune system a boost this holiday season

... the chances you'll spend the holidays healthy! "While dietitians usually prefer nutrients to come from food, Vitamin D is unique in that it's very difficult, if not impossible, this time of year to get adequate amounts of vitamin D from our food or ...

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Don't Get De Blues, De Winter Blues... Home strategies to help keep spirits high through holidays and beyond

... hormone linked to depression that regulates your body clock and sleep patterns. But melatonin cannot do it alone: Vitamin D levels have a huge impact on the blues and some studies have shown that people with low blood levels of omega-3s may have a ...

http://www.monroemonitor.com/2013/11/05/dont-get-de-blues-de-winter-blues-home-strategies-to-help-keep-spirits-high-through-holidays-and-beyond/

Why am I so tired?

... but that's nothing new. (I'm also in therapy & taking an anti-depressant...have been doing both for some time.) - Vitamin D deficiency? A possible contender. I was somewhat low (24 ng/mL, I think) when tested in May of this year. At the time, I was ...

http://ask.metafilter.com/252072/Why-am-I-so-tired

Don't feel SAD a " get the diet to battle the blues

... used daily. The nutrients we get can also have a big impact on mood. One of the first to take a dive in winter is vitamin D, otherwise known as the "sunshine vitamin", as our bodies need sunlight in order to produce it. Vitamin D deficiency is ...

http://www.bathchronicle.co.uk/Don-8217-t-feel-SAD-8211-diet-battle-blues/story-20030447-detail/story.html

Supple Review - Do You Really Need Th...

... discomfort. Vitamin C - For the formation proteoglycans and collagen and helpful for neutralizing free radicals. Vitamin D - for the functioning of chondrocytes that produces proteoglycans and collagen, which is a major component of cartilage. ...

http://community.gbtribune.com/blogs/detail/11410/

Report debunks power of vitamins

... prove it. There are some well-designed trials going on, and planned, that might give us an answer. But what about Vitamin D here in Buffalo? We've heard that western New Yorkers don't get enough because we don't have enough sun. And for many of us, ...

http://www.wivb.com/news/health/report-debunks-power-of-vitamins

OPKO Completes Patient Recruitment in First Phase 3 Trial of RayaldyTM

OPKO Health, Inc. , has completed patient recruitment in the first phase 3 trial of Rayaldy TM to treat patients with secondary hyperparathyroidism , stage 3 or 4 chronic kidney disease and vitamin D insufficiency.

http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/topix/index.jsp?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20131115005074&newsLang=en&ndmConfigId=1000639&vnsId=41

Top 9 natural ways to heal the physical and psychological causes of depression

... been proven through fMRI scans, which you can read about in the March 2010 issue of Scientific American magazine. Vitamin D is said to be one of the most underrated nutrients of all time. Vitamin D is a steroid hormone precursor. Vitamin D ...

http://www.naturalnews.com/042920_depression_healing_mental_health.html

It's November....are you vitamin D deficient?

... perfect for watching NFL games, but not so much for your overall health. That's because for most of us, we become vitamin D deficient in the winter months. Seasonal variations in vitamin D status are well documented in published studies. A recent ...

http://www.examiner.com/article/it-s-november-are-you-vitamin-d-deficient?cid=rss

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

Debunking Some Medical Myths About Vitamin D

As the days are getting shorter we're getting less sunlight. We hear a lot about Vitamin D and how it's good for our skin, but there's also plenty of myths out there about it.

http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2013/11/14/debunking-some-medical-myths-about-vitamin-d/

Why we need folic acid in our flour

... million to hundreds of millions of pounds per year. By all means, let's get children out into the sun, and taking Vitamin D supplements if necessary: rickets has no place in 21st-century society. But if we are serious about our children deserving ...

http://www.newstatesman.com/sci-tech/2013/11/why-we-need-folic-acid-our-flour

Do You Know What's in Your Vitamins?

... the label? If you take vitamins and minerals for your bone loss you are probably taking numerous supplements, like vitamin D, calcium, vitamin K2 and others. The informed user will check for a USP mark on the bottle which will tell them that the ...

http://www.healthcentral.com/osteoporosis/c/76444/164154/vitamins/

Breastfeeding FAQs

Vitamin D is needed to build strong bones. All infants and children should get at least 400 International Units of vitamin D each day.

http://www.wsoctv.com/news/news/health-med-fit-science/breastfeeding-faqs-cdc/nbrGD/

Bearing the fruits of your labour for mums-to-be

... the baby's bones and for making breast milk, taking plenty of dairy produce, beans and green vegetables is useful. Vitamin D helps the body to absorb calcium to keep bones and teeth healthy this also contributes towards preventing babies from ...

http://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/Bearing-fruits-labour-mums/story-20071279-detail/story.html

Several treatments can help with Seasonal Affective Disorder

... well," she says. "Nutritional deficiencies are key in many mood disorders ... and anxiety." Pantaleo also suggests Vitamin D supplementation, if levels test low, as well as the B vitamins. Fish oil or a good source of vegetable Omega 3 fatty acids ...

http://www.dailycamera.com/lifestyles/ci_24499980/several-treatments-can-help-seasonal-affective-disorder?source=rss

The Results Are In: MaxHealthLabs' Vitamin D Supplement Proved More Effective in Clinical Study

Adults with Vitamin D deficiency often suffer debilitating side effects, including headaches, high blood pressure, muscle cramps, fatigue, and a myriad of others.

http://www.sbwire.com/press-releases/the-results-are-in-maxhealthlabs-vitamin-d-supplement-proved-more-effective-in-clinical-study-383533.htm

5 Superfoods for breastfeeding moms

... moms. Nutrition experts recommend an average of 10 oz. of salmon per week which should also provide adequate Vitamin D, B12, selenium, B6, niacin and magnesium for the body. Losing the extra pounds of baby fat is a common preoccupation for many new ...

http://www.examiner.com/article/5-superfoods-for-breastfeeding-moms?cid=rss

Student research throws light on new Vitamin D sources

An 18-year-old Blenheim student's study on levels of Vitamin D in oyster mushrooms has won him the 2013 Prime Minister's Future Scientist Prize, worth $50,000, and confirmed the commercial opportunity for delivering health benefits through food.

http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/SC1311/S00039/student-research-throws-light-on-new-vitamin-d-sources.htm

HerKare Launched To Exclusively Treat Hormone Imbalance In Women

... patients in seven areas of potential deficiencies: Estrogen, Progesterone, Testosterone, thyroid function, Folate, Vitamin D and B12. Treatment options could include modalities such as injections, prescriptions and/or supplements. Most insurance is ...

http://www.freshnews.com/news/868879/herkare-launched-to-exclusively-treat-hormone-imbalance-in-women

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.wisinfo.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013311110029

Gordon Trent Austin Examines How to Maintain Strong Teeth

... known for helping your gums stay healthy . It may be worth your while to take calcium supplements fortified with Vitamin D (because this vitamin assists in the absorption of calcium). An adult should be taking between 600-800 International Units ...

http://www.examiner.com/article/gordon-trent-austin-examines-how-to-maintain-strong-teeth?cid=rss

What is more effective and safer than the flu shot? | Fight the flu

A 2010 study showed that children given a low dose of vitamin D were almost half as likely to come down with the flu than the group who received the placebo.

http://www.kirklandreporter.com/lifestyle/231222571.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+kirlifestyles+%28Lifestyles+-+Kirkland+Reporter%29

Rickets makes alarming comeback in Britain

Once the scourge of children during the Victorian Era,* rickets disappeared from the western world following World War II, thanks in great part to the addition of Vitamin D additives in dairy products,cereals and other foods.

http://www.examiner.com/article/rickets-makes-alarming-comeback-britain?cid=rss

Why I'm leaving the vitamin church

I was ahead of the curve on vitamin D. I've been popping the "sunshine drug" for years - 1,000 milligrams a day, religiously, all winter long.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-debate/why-im-leaving-the-vitamin-church/article15324726/?cmpid=rss1&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TheGlobeAndMail-Front+%28The+Globe+and+Mail+-+Latest+News%29

Organic Garcinia Cambogia Review - Shed Pounds Easily and Become Slim

... e paper lamps from Thailand, featuring a variety of eye-catching and relaxing patterns. Lloyds Bank Supports Local Vitamin D Supplement Firm,

http://www.i-newswire.com/organic-garcinia-cambogia-review/248766

Free Arthritis Clinic launched at RTIICS

... care for the elderly and also for those who are obese, and have a family history of joint pains with symptoms of Vitamin D deficiency. The clinic will offer free screening consultation and the first 50 patients who register can also avail free Bone ...

http://www.newkerala.com/news/story/87054/free-arthritis-clinic-launched-at-rtiics.html

Vitamin D supplements may improve kidney transplant recipients' health

Adequate vitamin D levels are important for maintaining kidney transplant recipients' health, according to a study that will be presented at ASN Kidney Week 2013 November 5-10 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA.

http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-11-vitamin-d-supplements-kidney-transplant.html

Should You Take Painkillers with Alcohol? Assess the Risk to Your Liver and Kidneys

... or omissions in that information or for actions taken in reliance on that information. Lloyds Bank Supports Local Vitamin D Supplement Firm, SunVit-D3 SunVit-D3, a subsidiary of ADAllen Pharma, has created a new supplement designed to combat a rise ...

http://www.i-newswire.com/should-you-take-painkillers-with/248586

Lloyds Bank Supports Local Vitamin D Supplement Firm, SunVit-D3

SunVit-D3, a subsidiary of ADAllen Pharma, has created a new supplement designed to combat a rise in vitamin D deficiencies in the UK with the support of a 1.5 million invoice discounting facility from Lloyds Bank Commercial Finance.

http://www.i-newswire.com/lloyds-bank-supports-local-vitamin/248605

Research and Markets: Global Vitamin D Testing Market 2014-2018:...

The analysts forecast the Global Vitamin D Testing Market to grow at a CAGR of 32.36 percent over the period 2013-2018.

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Research and Markets: Global Vitamin D Testing Market 2014-2018:...

The analysts forecast the Global Vitamin D Testing Market to grow at a CAGR of 32.36 percent over the period 2013-2018.

http://www.businesswire.com/news/topix/20131108005572/en

Global Vitamin D Testing Market Is Expected to Reach at CAGR of 32.36% in 2016: 2018

Global Vitamin D Testing Market to grow at a CAGR of 32.36 percent over the period 2013-2018.

http://www.sbwire.com/press-releases/global-vitamin-d-testing-market-is-expected-to-reach-at-cagr-of-3236-in-2016-2018-380171.htm

Ten Great Power Lunches (and Dinners) in OC

... a business savvy set for health-conscious free-range chicken and white shrimp ceviche (pictured). Soak in some Vitamin D on Lark Creek's patio when the weather is comfortable. Order a bottle of red off their list, which favors California and ...

http://blogs.ocweekly.com/stickaforkinit/2013/11/power_lunches_orange_county.php

Lloyds Bank Supports Local Vitamin D Supplement Firm, SunVit-D3

Nov. 8, 2013 - EPPING, U.K. -- SunVit-D3, a subsidiary of ADAllen Pharma, has created a new supplement designed to combat a rise in vitamin D deficiencies in the UK with the support of a A 1.5 million invoice discounting facility from Lloyds Bank Commercial Finance.

http://www.prlog.org/12238816-lloyds-bank-supports-local-vitamin-supplement-firm-sunvit-d3.html

Alaska's Vitamin D production

Interested people are needed to participate in a one-year study to assess the effects of long dark winters on the vitamin D and calcium levels of Fairbanks residents.

http://www.capitalcityweekly.com/stories/110613/hea_1180955175.shtml

Rise in rickets sparks debate on vitamins for all under-fives

... Scheme on the NHS but fears about the rising number of children developing rickets, which is caused by a lack of Vitamin D, has prompted a rethink. England's Chief Medical Officer Professor Dame Sally Davies has asked the National Institute for ...

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/11/prweb11307463.htm

5 Things to Know About Vitamin D

Along with calcium, it helps children develop healthy bones and adults maintain them. But the reason vitamin D has become such a hot topic in the last few years is that we recently discovered that many cells in the body have a vitamin D receptor. We ...

http://www.realsimple.com/health/nutrition-diet/vitamins/vitamin-d-benefits-00100000099543/index.html

Keep shining with Vitamin D this winter

By Sandra Gentleman - Alberni Valley News Published: November 07, 2013 11:00 AM Updated: November 07, 2013 11:41 AM Have you heard of the sunshine vitamin? Vitamin D is an essential nutrient that we get from the sun hitting the skin and converting it into a hormone.

http://www.bclocalnews.com/opinion/231029621.html

Are you getting enough sunlight?

... it off as a case of the "winter blues," when the truth is, it could be Seasonal Affective Disorder, a sign of Vitamin D deficiency . Studies have shown that sunlight is a natural mood enhancer. People who are exposed to normal quantities of sunlight ...

http://www.examiner.com/article/are-you-getting-enough-sunlight?cid=rss

Vitamin C could ease muscle fatigue in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients

... setting may represent an important therapeutic avenue for patients with COPD," they write. (HealthDay)-For vitamin D deficient individuals, cholecalciferol therapy is associated with reduced phosphocreatine recovery half-time in skeletal muscle and ...

http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-11-vitamin-ease-muscle-fatigue-chronic.html

Do vitamins and supplements help fight the common cold?

... a mountain climber or working in an arctic zone," said Dr. Roberta Lee. The vitamin that can have a big impact is Vitamin D. While it might not prevent or shorten a cold, it boosts your immune system which would help your body fight it off. Dr. Lamm ...

http://capitalregion.ynn.com/content/lifestyles/703830/do-vitamins-and-supplements-help-fight-the-common-cold-/

Morris Hospital to start Wellness Wednesdays next week

... checks total cholesterol, LDL and HDL cholesterol, triglycerides, and glucose for type 2 diabetes. • A $50 Vitamin D screening. Not enough Vitamin D in the blood can lead to weak and soft bones, while too much Vitamin D can damage bones, soft ...

http://www.morrisdailyherald.com/2013/11/06/morris-hospital-to-start-wellness-wednesdays-next-week/a9e09ks/

Do vitamins and supplem...Do vitamins and supplements help fight the common cold?

... a mountain climber or working in an arctic zone," said Dr. Roberta Lee. The vitamin that can have a big impact is Vitamin D. While it might not prevent or shorten a cold, it boosts your immune system which would help your body fight it off. Dr. Lamm ...

http://capitalregion.ynn.com/content/lifestyles/healthy_living/703830/do-vitamins-and-supplements-help-fight-the-common-cold-/

Five keys to getting through flu season

... established. My advice is a combination of personal experience, obsessive research, and "experimentation." 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 ...

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Osteoporosis-related fracture after 50 on the rise

... back pain, loss of height, abnormal or absence of menstrual periods, eating disorder, low lifetime calcium intake, vitamin D deficiency, use of certain medications, inactive lifestyle, family history of osteoporosis, parental history of hip fracture ...

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Vitamin D Provides Benefits

Vitamin D is one of the most important nutrients we miss out on during the winter months.

http://www.kfyrtv.com/story/23895695/vitamin-d-elima

Dealing with the effects of an early sunset

... nothing has been done to abolish or change it. Research shows that exposure to the sun provides human beings with Vitamin D and the decreasing available sunlight in the Autumn and Winter can play a part in many physical and psychological illnesses . ...

http://www.examiner.com/article/dealing-with-the-effects-of-an-early-sunset?cid=rss

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

Vitamin D intake in mid-pregnancy and child allergic disease -- a prospective study in 44,825 Danish mother-child pairs.

http://www.citeulike.org/user/KGelling/article/12744068

Medicine ads under the microscope

... "too much sugar causes weight gain" or "too much sugar can cause cancer". Another banned Solal advert claimed Vitamin D was "more effective than a [flu] vaccine". The ASA has ruled against hundreds of complementary medical products that claim to ...

http://www.peherald.com/news/article/20860

Food choices, consumption become more important with aging bodies: Linda Rhodes

... staying inside a great deal are not exposed to sunlight, and even if they were, their skin's ability to synthesize Vitamin D from the sun has decreased. Thus, it's not uncommon to find older bodies lacking this essential vitamin that helps bones ...

http://www.pennlive.com/living/index.ssf/2013/11/food_and_aging_bodies_making_t.html

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... hormone linked to depression that regulates your body clock and sleep patterns. But melatonin cannot do it alone: Vitamin D levels have a huge impact on the blues and some studies have shown that people with low blood levels of omega-3s may have a ...

http://www.monroemonitor.com/2013/11/05/dont-get-de-blues-de-winter-blues-home-strategies-to-help-keep-spirits-high-through-holidays-and-beyond/

Dietitians Dish: Nutrition and your depression

... have all experienced how a dreary day outside can make us feel dreary on the inside. This is associated with the vitamin D that we absorb from direct sunshine. Vitamin D takes part in producing serotonin in our brains that triggers that ...

http://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/2013/nov/05/gl_dietitian_dish_110613_224003/

Don't feel SAD a " get the diet to battle the blues

... used daily. The nutrients we get can also have a big impact on mood. One of the first to take a dive in winter is vitamin D, otherwise known as the "sunshine vitamin", as our bodies need sunlight in order to produce it. Vitamin D deficiency is ...

http://www.bathchronicle.co.uk/Don-8217-t-feel-SAD-8211-diet-battle-blues/story-20030447-detail/story.html

Vitamin D an essential nutrient in winter

Vitamin D is called the sunshine vitamin because our bodies produce it when our skin is exposed to the sun.

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Health Calendar

... special loved ones with a candle on the Tree of Life. 649-2705 or www.hotspringshealth-nc.org. LEARN BENEFITS OF VITAMIN D: Free class Thursday, 5:30 p.m., Fletcher Valley Market (across from Park Ridge Health). Jeremy Pettit, PA, discusses ...

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Vitamin D deficiencies are on the rise

For years, doctors have been telling us to stay out of the sun. It seems we've listened too well. Vitamin D deficiencies are on the rise, experts warn, and with winter on its way, it'll be even harder to get adequate amounts of the so-called sunshine ...

http://www.northjersey.com/news/230609351_Vitamin_D_deficiencies_are_on_the_rise.html

Tulane participating in diabetes study

Tulane University School of Medicine says it is looking for volunteers to take part in a large-scale clinical trial to investigate if a vitamin D supplement helps prevent or delay Type 2 diabetes in some adults with higher-than-normal glucose levels.

http://www.knoe.com/story/23866916/tulane-participating-in-diabetes-study

Canadian researchers discover how to measure quality of life for rare blood condition

... a journal of the American Heart ... Until now, there has been no research dedicated to the importance of Vitamin D supplementation in children with congenital heart disease (CHD). However, over the past few years, researchers at the Children's ...

http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-11-canadian-quality-life-rare-blood.html

Tulane taking part in diabetes prevention study

Tulane University School of Medicine says it is looking for volunteers to take part in a large-scale clinical trial to investigate if a vitamin D supplement helps prevent or delay Type 2 diabetes in some adults with higher-than-normal glucose levels.

http://www.wbrz.com/news/tulane-taking-part-in-diabetes-prevention-study/

7 Nutritional Deficiencies That Cause Depression and Mood Disorders

... been cold processed and tested for heavy metals and other contamination. It should state that on the label. #3: Vitamin D Deficiency: Important to immune function, bones, and brain health. Sunlight is the richest source for natural Vitamin D. The ...

http://www.ghanamma.com/7-nutritional-deficiencies-that-cause-depression-and-mood-disorders/

Tulane taking part in diabetes prevention study

... of Medicine says it is looking for volunteers to take part in a large-scale clinical trial to investigate if a vitamin D supplement helps prevent or delay Type 2 diabetes in some adults with higher-than-normal glucose levels. Tulane's Dr. Vivian ...

http://www.modbee.com/2013/11/04/3010548/tulane-taking-part-in-diabetes.html#storylink=rss

Tulane taking part in diabetes prevention study

... of Medicine says it is looking for volunteers to take part in a large-scale clinical trial to investigate if a vitamin D supplement helps prevent or delay Type 2 diabetes in some adults with higher-than-normal glucose levels. Tulane's Dr. Vivian ...

http://www.sunherald.com/2013/11/04/5083206/tulane-taking-part-in-diabetes.html#storylink=rss

Tulane taking part in diabetes prevention study

... of Medicine says it is looking for volunteers to take part in a large-scale clinical trial to investigate if a vitamin D supplement helps prevent or delay Type 2 diabetes in some adults with higher-than-normal glucose levels. Tulane's Dr. Vivian ...

http://www.macon.com/2013/11/04/2754860/tulane-taking-part-in-diabetes.html#storylink=rss

Doing battle with breast cancer

... 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 growing ...

http://www.macon.com/2013/11/04/2754643/doing-battle-with-breast-cancer.html#storylink=rss

Holiday Rush Run Down

... than hand sanitizers. If you are not able to spend at least 10-20 minutes every day in the sunlight to get your Vitamin D on, then a supplement is a very good idea. 5,000 to 10,000 IU is a good start. If you haven't been, get your Vit. D levels ...

http://www.examiner.com/article/holiday-rush-run-down?cid=rss

4. How vitamin D made us happy and healthy

... Did he have some other, lesser-known, incurable disease? Would that condition eventually be named after him? "Vitamin D is found in many dietary sources, such as fish, eggs, fortified milk, and cod liver oil. The sun also contributes significantly ...

http://www.ksl.com/index.php?sid=25769626&nid=1009

For the Fifth Year in a Row, November 2nd is Vitamin D Day

Researchers continue to uncover evidence that links vitamin D deficiency to a higher prevalence of a variety of autoimmune disorders such as multiple sclerosis, and other diseases like breast and colon cancer, cardiovascular disease, and various infections.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/11/prweb11296223.htm

Kirkman Will Share Information on Vitamin D Nov. 2 as Part of...

Kirkman will be posting educational information about vitamin D all day on Nov. 2, in celebration of World Vitamin D Day.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/11/prweb11296270.htm

MaxHealthLabs Intra-Cellular Liposomal Vitamins Outperforms Other Brands in Clinical Studies

In a controlled clinical trial conducted by Xyrion Medical, MaxHealthLabs Intra-Cellular Liposomal Vitamin D supplement outperformed the other brand's oral Vitamin D supplement considerably.

http://www.sbwire.com/press-releases/maxhealthlabs-intra-cellular-liposomal-vitamins-outperforms-other-brands-in-clinical-studies-374810.htm

Europeans do not consume enough vitamins and minerals

... of 17 basic micronutrients in people's diets across eight European countries. The results reveal that, although vitamin D is the most extreme case, European citizens - across all age and sex ranges - do not consume sufficient iron, calcium, zinc, ...

http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-11-europeans-consume-vitamins-minerals.html

Association between preterm birth in non-white mothers and low vitamin D levels during pregnancy

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.medilexicon.com/medicalnews.php?newsid=268178

Is The Insider Love For Opko Justified?

... going through preparations for a commercial launch, point-of-care version of 4KScoreTM Prostate Cancer Test, Vitamin D Test, Testosterone Test and Alzheimer's disease test. The 4KScoreTM is touted to be able to predict accurate prostate cancer ...

http://seekingalpha.com/article/1796912-is-the-insider-love-for-opko-justified?source=feed

Vitamin D Day November 2nd - Help Stop Vitamin D Deficiency

November is the start of the season when most Canadians become vitamin D deficient due to lack of sunlight.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/11/prweb11288007.htm

Low Vitamin D Levels During Pregnancy Associated with Preterm Birth in Non-White Mothers

PITTSBURGH, Oct. 30, 2013 - 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://media-newswire.com/release_1183353.html