"Effects Of Sunlight," A New Article On Vkool.Com, Gives People...

... the article, people will discover 18 health benefits of sunlight. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is the rich source of vitamin D. Vitamin D can strengthen bones, muscles, and the human body's immune system. It also reduces the risk of getting some types ...

http://www.prweb.com/releases/effects/of-sunlight/prweb11452694.htm

All the latest science links vitamin D deficiency with breast cancer

... an inevitable risk dictated purely by chance, as virtually all of the latest science on the subject reveals that vitamin D deficiency may be a major causative factor in breast cancer development. The reason for this is that, like many other cells in ...

http://www.naturalnews.com/043358_vitamin_D_breast_cancer_nutrient_deficiency.html

Where should you get your vitamins and minerals from

... health are though eating fresh fruits and vegetables that are either raw or steamed for more nutritional value. Vitamin D: The best way to get your daily dose of Vitamin D is to take a stroll outside in the sunshine for 10 to 20 minutes and or you ...

http://www.examiner.com/article/where-should-you-get-your-vitamins-and-minerals-from?cid=rss

More

... screening): $40 Thyroid function: $35 Thyroid stimulating hormone, TSH, for over- or underactive thyroid: $35 Vitamin D deficiency (Vitamin D 25 Hydroxy): $40 Community information from Access to Health Care, Immunize Nevada and California ...

http://www.ktvn.com/story/24331142/nnmc-hosts-health-fair-for-low-cost-preventative-health-screenings

Finding nourishment at your own table

... of filler in addition to the herb. Another study published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology found that Vitamin D deficiency was not necessarily the cause of several ailments and that supplementation could be harmful for some people. That ...

http://www.dailycamera.com/lifestyles/ci_24817852/finding-nourishment-at-your-own-table?source=rss

Six Reasons Why Natural Daylight is Beneficial for Your Eyes

Ever wonder why being outside instantly puts you in a better mood? Natural sunlight is an extremely important part of our day-to-day lives and provides our bodies with Vitamin D, which is necessary for a healthy mind and body.

http://www.examiner.com/article/six-reasons-why-natural-daylight-is-beneficial-for-your-eyes?cid=rss

Vitamin D makes bones stronger, bodies healthier

Known as the sunshine vitamin, vitamin D is essential for strong bones. It promotes calcium absorption in the gastrointestinal system of healthy people.

http://www.fortmorgantimes.com/fort-morgan-local-news/ci_24815938/vitamin-d-makes-bones-stronger-bodies-healthier-times-your-life

Vitamin D makes bones stronger, bodies healthier

Known as the sunshine vitamin, vitamin D is essential for strong bones. It promotes calcium absorption in the gastrointestinal system of healthy people.

http://www.fortmorgantimes.com/fort-morgan-local-news/ci_24815938/vitamin-d-makes-bones-stronger-bodies-healthier?source=rss

How to Sustain a High Energy Level for kids

... in order to ward off sickness and remain full of life. One of the most important nutrients in a child's diet is Vitamin D. Unfortunately, a large number of kids lack the required intake of this critical nutrient. Here are some of ways that vitamin D ...

http://mentalnurse.org.uk/how-to-sustain-a-high-energy-level-for-kids/

Sharon Salzberg, Josh Melnick Reveal How Our Emotions Affect Our Creative Process

... 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/2013/12/29/salzberg-melnick-happines_n_4509420.html

No Sunshine in December: Check Your Vitamin D and Save Your Muscles

... months add an extra hardship due to the reduced amount of sunshine available in most areas of North America. Vitamin D otherwise known as "The Sunshine Vitamin" cannot be made in the body in adequate amounts if the chemical reaction produced by the ...

http://www.examiner.com/article/no-sunshine-december-check-your-vitamin-d-and-save-your-muscles?cid=rss

Audio-Digest Foundation Announces the Release of Internal Medicine...

... Lakeview Hospital Heart Center, HealthPartners Medical Group and Clinics, Stillwater, MN, presented on Vitamin D Deficiency and Cardiac Risk. The goal of this program is to improve the application of integrative nutrition in cancer care and explore ...

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/12/prweb11412440.htm

Are You Vitamin-D Deficient?

... up some natural rays (not too many), they are absorbed through the skin where a chemical reaction takes place and vitamin D is formed. That's why it is referred to as the "sunshine vitamin." You can also find this vitamin in foods. One biggie is ...

http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/are-you-vitamin-d-deficient/

Keith Roach: Recommended daily vitamin D dose may vary

Dear Dr. Roach: Is there a limit as to how much vitamin D should be taken a day? I am 83 years old, have taken Femara for 10 years, have had several rounds of prednisone , and I am getting about 1,950 IU of vitamin D daily.

http://www.detroitnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013312280011

Keith Roach: Recommended daily vitamin D dose may vary

Dear Dr. Roach: Is there a limit as to how much vitamin D should be taken a day? I am 83 years old, have taken Femara for 10 years, have had several rounds of prednisone , and I am getting about 1,950 IU of vitamin D daily.

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131228/LIFESTYLE09/312280011/1040/rss34

Canada's flawed Food Guide gives you food for thought

... 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.asianpacificpost.com/article/5918-canada%E2%80%99s-flawed-food-guide-gives-you-food-thought.html

Dr. Oz boosts your weight loss with calcium, vitamin D and protein powder

... Talk to your doctor to get the specifics on how much is right for you. Complementing that daily dose of calcium: Vitamin D, which Dr. Oz regards as one of his favorite supplements. It boosts your bone health and immune system, improves your mood and ...

http://www.examiner.com/article/dr-oz-boosts-your-weight-loss-with-calcium-vitamin-d-and-protein-powder?cid=rss

UV Light Makes Mushrooms Rich in Vitamin D

But for many people, sunlight is an essential source of vitamin D. The human body needs vitamin D to maintain bone health and helps regulate the immune system.

http://www.livescience.com/42209-uv-light-makes-mushrooms-rich-in-vitamin-d.html

Chemist Direct recommends daily intake of the 'sunshine' vitamin...

The body normally synthesizes vitamin D in the skin following exposure to sunlight; however, when vitamin D concentrations stored in the body become deficient, the bones, organs, tissues and nerve receptors start breaking down their proper functions.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/12/prweb11444637.htm

"A New Hearing Loss Treatment," A New Article On...

... B12, vitamin B3, omega-3 fats, folic acid, magnesium, and glutathione. This article recommends that people consume vitamin D and omega-3 fats because the high levels of omega 3 fats and vitamin D, generally found in fish such as tuna, salmon, trout ...

http://www.prweb.com/releases/hearing-loss/treatment/prweb11448496.htm

7 ways to banish the winter blues

... curtains, take a stroll outside and try to spend your time in rooms with lots of natural light. 2. Drink Your Vitamin D: Less sunlight means less vitamin D, a lack of which has been linked to depression and lethargy. Not that you needed an excuse to ...

http://www.nbcrightnow.com/story/24291838/7-ways-to-banish-the-winter-blues

Hobbit villains hobbled by 'vitamin D deficiency'

According to the theory, evildoers who dwell in the darkness and eat a poor diet are left lacking in vitamin D, leading to muscle weakness and critically undermining their performance in battle.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/12/131215093705.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+sciencedaily%2Fhealth_medicine%2Fnutrition+%28ScienceDaily%3A+Health+%26+Medicine+News+--+Nutrition%29

Get More Vitamin D for Brain Health

Add brain health to the list of benefits of vitamin D. A new study found that low vitamin D levels can cause oxidation of the brain's proteins, which can lead to cognitive decline and may factor into Alzheimer's disease.

http://www.mensjournal.com/health-fitness/health/get-more-vitamin-d-for-brain-health-20131226

Health doesn't come in a pill

... vitamin A "are harmful." The only vitamin supplement still in question is the one we can also get from sunshine. Vitamin D remains an area for investigation, especially for people with low levels, because some research showed it may help prevent ...

http://hamptonroads.com/2013/12/health-doesnt-come-pill

Low birth rate infants related to Vitamin D deficiency

A new study, conducted by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh, has found that Vitamin D deficiency increases the risk for a small for gestational age infant A significant number of Americans are deficient in Vitamin D, including pregnant women.

http://www.examiner.com/article/low-birth-rate-infants-related-to-vitamin-d-deficiency?cid=rss

Outdoors: Sunlight regulates our Vitamin D and the shade of our skin

... the crocodile-infested Mara River. One evening, he was holding court on the importance of sunlight to manufacture Vitamin D in our skin. It's critical for bone strength and other aspects of human health. He has seen Vitamin D deficiencies in most ...

http://www.telegram.com/article/20131223/COLUMN10/312249924/1009/sports

Yourwellness Magazine Explores Dietary Sources of Nutrients

... ) 1. Calcium: This mineral is necessary for bone health, and is found in milk, yoghurt, spinach, and figs. 2. Vitamin D: Not only is this vitamin needed to absorb calcium, a vitamin D deficiency can lead to osteoporosis, certain cancers, multiple ...

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/12/prweb11412583.htm

U of IL at Chicago College of Dentistry Professors Receive Grant to Study Green Tea Effects

... with tumor inhibition so individuals who might benefit from green tea consumption can be rapidly identified. "Vitamin D, Vitamin E, selenium, carotene, and green tea cachetins have all been proposed as cancer chemoprevention agents over the last two ...

http://www.prlog.org/12260079-of-il-at-chicago-college-of-dentistry-professors-receive-grant-to-study-green-tea-effects.html

HealthTalk: Mushrooms and Vitamin D

Washington, DC - infoZine - American Institute for Cancer Research - Q: Are mushrooms really a good source of vitamin D? A: Most mushrooms supply an insignificant trace of vitamin D. However, research shows that exposing mushrooms to ultraviolet light from the sun or a sunlamp for a few hours before harvest or five to 15 minutes after harvest can ... (more)

http://www.infozine.com/news/stories/op/storiesView/sid/57785/

Natural Health Goodies Launches New Line Of Vitamin D Drops To Help Fight Vitamin D Deficiency

Vitamin D deficiency is rapidly rising as new studies reveal how important this crucial vitamin is to our health, wellness and overall quality of living.

http://www.emailwire.com/release/143414-Natural-Health-Goodies-Launches-New-Line-Of-Vitamin-D-Drops-To-Help-Fight-Vitamin-D-Deficiency.html

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

Ask Ray | Supplement study quoted in The Wall Street Journal is misleading

... be that one needs to formulate supplement combinations with sufficient potency of important ingredients (such as Vitamin D and mixed tocopherols) and avoid ones that have potential harm (such as iron, Vitamin A, excessive Alpha Tocopherol), not that ...

http://www.kurzweilai.net/ask-ray-supplement-study-in-the-wall-street-journal-is-misleading

The hobbit - an unexpected deficiency

Vitamin D has been proposed to have beneficial effects in a wide range of contexts.

http://www.metafilter.com/135018/The-hobbit-an-unexpected-deficiency

Army generals visit Grady Hospital to learn about Vitamin D3 research

... next 20 years. The military can also save a lot of money by investing in a very inexpensive vitamin/hormone called vitamin D." Matthews has been studying Vitamin D for 11 years. He has seen the benefits in patients at Grady as well as in student ...

http://www.ocgnews.com/index.php?page=&tmpl=component&view=article&id=2525:army-generals-visit-grady-hospital-to-learn-about-vitamin-d3-research

Health roundup: Vitamins, MS, chicken, frankincense, dogs, and diet cola belly

... that ..exercising would probably be a better use of the money." This finding does not speak to the importance of vitamin D in northern countries and the omega3 fatty acids in fish oil and flaxseed. This could help explain anecdotal reports that the ...

http://www.estatevaults.com/bol/archives/2013/12/20/health_roundup_55.html

Dysfunctional TGF-beta signaling contributes to Loeys-Dietz syndrome-associated aortic aneurysm

... an FDA-approved drug used to treat high blood pressure, might prevent the potentially deadly enlargement of ... Vitamin D deficiency has been associated with kidney disease including fibrosis. Some studies have even suggested that treatment with ...

http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-12-dysfunctional-tgf-beta-contributes-loeys-dietz-syndrome-associated.html

Holidays can have some suffering through a case of blues

... available ... some people are just not getting that minimal amount of natural sunlight that they need to make Vitamin D in their own bodies, and also just help with their mood," Loos said. "This time of year, people begin to question financial ...

http://www.hdnews.net/news/Holidayblues122013

Jamieson blasts medical editorial that tells people to not take vitamins

... Pregnant women are advised by their doctors to take prenatal multivitamins, and seniors are advised to take Vitamin D. In fact, people who don't get much direct sunlight on their skin in the winter also may take Vitamin D, she said. Many people ...

http://blogs.windsorstar.com/2013/12/19/jamieson-blasts-medical-editorial-that-tells-people-to-not-take-vitamins/

OPKO Completes Patient Recruitment in Second Phase 3 Trial of RayaldyTM

OPKO Health, Inc. , has completed patient recruitment in the second 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/news/topix/20131219005108/en

Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Nuances of Drug Therapy in Seniors and the Role of Vitamin D

... currently living into old age.2 This article will review treatment issues and briefly discuss the relevance of vitamin D in IBD. IBD affects up to 0.5% of the population in developed countries and an increasing proportion in developing nations.3-5 ...

http://www.uspharmacist.com/content/c/45580/

Little evidence to back benefits of fish oil

... a paper this year on fish oil and heart disease, which found no benefit. He was not involved in the new report. "Vitamin D is another supplement for which clinical trial evidence of lack of efficacy has been accruing for some time, yet it remains ...

http://www.guardian.co.tt/lifestyle/2013-12-19/little-evidence-back-benefits-fish-oil

Biophotonic rhythms are an essential factor for human health

... synthesis depends upon UVB radiation, which effectively penetrates only the epidermal (outer) layers of the skin. Vitamin D deficiency is a current epidemic in our society today, affecting 90% of our world's population. According to vitamin D expert ...

http://www.naturalnews.com/043282_biophotonic_rhythms_sunlight_vitamin_D.html

Taking Vitamins? You Probably Shouldn't Be, Doctors Say

... most Americans no longer have to worry about rickets or goiters. The editorial does point out a few exceptions. Vitamin D, for example, may help prevent elderly people from falling. According to NPR, Now when public health officials talk about ...

http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/d-brief/2013/12/18/taking-vitamins-you-probably-shouldnt-be-doctors-say/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A%20DiscoverMag%20%28Discover%20Magazine%29

Skin dry spell

... C is good, but don't take too much, especially if you're prone to kidney stones. We're still learning about vitamin D; it has a role in skin care. Vitamin D ointment is used for psoriasis. You can get a blood test to see if you are deficient. Some ...

http://www.nowtoronto.com/lifestyle/story.cfm?content=195778

Villains like Gollum and Dracula always lose in the end - because they lack vitamin D

A scientist from Imperial College London, said the triumph of good over evil in fantasy literature may be linked to villains' aversion to sunlight The British researcher theorised that baddies who dwell in the darkness and eat a poor diet are lacking in vitamin D and are weak in battle Fans of fantasy fiction might imagine it was Gollum's greed and ... (more)

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2524668/Villains-like-Gollum-Dracula-lose-end--lack-vitamin-D.html?ITO=socialnet-twitter-dmailhealth&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=socialnet-twitter-dmailhealth

Taking Vitamins? You Probably Shouldn't Be, Doctors Say

... most Americans no longer have to worry about rickets or goiters. The editorial does point out a few exceptions. Vitamin D, for example, may help prevent elderly people from falling. According to NPR, Now when public health officials talk about ...

http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/d-brief/2013/12/18/taking-vitamins-you-probably-shouldnt-be-doctors-say/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A%20DiscoverBlogs%20%28Discover%20Blogs%29

Researcher analyzes hobbit and dragon diets, from Bilbo to Smaug

... menus to their activities. He then distilled hints as to the diets of the Middle Earth residents. His conclusion: Vitamin D plays a key role in determining whether the creatures were good or evil. "We investigate the hypothesis that vitamin D ...

http://www.examiner.com/article/researcher-analyzes-hobbit-and-dragon-diets-from-bilbo-to-smaug?cid=rss

Chronic lung disease: Naturopathic Medicine Can Help

... to fight infection. This is the first stage or the "innate immunity" of the body. In most patients I am measuring vitamin D levels in the blood to prove to them that they don't have enough! Violet, like everyone else, said she spends most of her ...

http://www.northislandmidweek.com/news/236281191.html

Determining your daily dose of vitamin D

Does that sound right? -- S.R. Answer: Vitamin D deficiency is common throughout all of North America, and the further north you are, the more likely you are to be deficient.

http://www.wisinfo.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013312180060

Lack of vitamin D can lead to chronic pain, depression: study

Supplementing with vitamin D can help mitigate the pain and depression often associated with type 2 diabetes, says a new study out of Loyola University in Chicago.

http://www.naturalnews.com/043272_vitamin_D_chronic_pain_depression.html

Roach: Determining daily dose of Vitamin D versus medication

Does that sound right? -- S.R. Dr. Roach: Vitamin D deficiency is common throughout all of North America, and the further north you are, the more likely you are to be deficient.

http://www.thetowntalk.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013312180019&nclick_check=1

Researchers Question Effectiveness of Vitamins

LONDON: Researchers cast doubt on the prevailing wisdom that vitamin D supplements can prevent conditions like cancer, diabetes and heart disease, saying that low vitamin D may be a consequence, not a cause, of ill health.

http://www.hispanicbusiness.com/2013/12/17/researchers_question_effectiveness_of_vitamins.htm

Bridal Blues Got You Down? Here Are 5 Easy Cures for the Winter Blahs

... get at least 15 minutes of direct sunlight (even under cloud cover), you will feel happier for it. Yes, soaking up Vitamin D from the sun helps boost happiness , but also the endorphin rush from walking or jogging. 2. Let there be light. Mental ...

http://www.brides.com/blogs/aisle-say/2013/12/easy-cures-for-winter-blues-seasonal-depression.html

Beat the Winter Blues with More Vitamin D

... and if holiday shopping doesn't have you run down, chances are the lack of sunshine does. Getting a daily dose of vitamin D can help you in many ways. It is essential to take care of yourself through the holiday season. If you feel tired or run down ...

http://www.examiner.com/article/beat-the-winter-blues-with-more-vitamin-d?cid=rss

One vitamin to rule them all? Gollum's D deficiency dilemma

It wasn't just crafty hobbits that enabled the dark forces of Middle Earth to be defeated in science fantasy godfather JRR Tolkien's Lord of the Rings - they were also vitamin D deficient, scientists have discovered.

http://mobile.nutraingredients-usa.com/Research/One-vitamin-to-rule-them-all-Gollum-s-D-deficiency-dilemma?

Editorial Suggests Multivitamins a "Waste of Money"

... say there are still some specific benefits from supplements, like folic acid for women of childbearing age, and Vitamin D for older people. More than half of all adults in the United States take a multi-vitamin, making it a $12 billion-a-year ...

http://www.wbay.com/story/24242498/2013/12/17/editorial-suggests-multiv

Big-Pharma-backed study discredits vitamins

... the medical industry talks of nutritional deficiencies they're referring to medical conditions that result from Vitamin D deficiency like rickets, or Vitamin C deficiency like scurvy. Supplement users don't take them because they believe they have ...

http://www.examiner.com/article/big-pharma-backed-study-discredits-vitamins?cid=rss

One vitamin to rule them all? Gollum's D deficiency dilemma

"We wantsss it but does we getsss it?" Scientists suggest Gollum did not get all the vitamin D he needed despite occasional fish consumption It wasn't just crafty hobbits that enabled the dark forces of Middle Earth to be defeated in science fantasy godfather JRR Tolkien's Lord of the Rings - they were also vitamin D deficient, scientists have ... (more)

http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Research/One-vitamin-to-rule-them-all-Gollum-s-D-deficiency-dilemma?

People's Pharmacy: Will vitamin D keep you healthy this winter?

Despite increasing scientific scrutiny of the benefits of vitamin D, there is still mystery and confusion about this essential nutrient.

http://gazette.com/peoples-pharmacy-will-vitamin-d-keep-you-healthy-this-winter/article/1511179

Fish Oil Sales Don't Reflect Evidence

... a paper this year on fish oil and heart disease, which found no benefit. He was not involved in the new report. "Vitamin D is another supplement for which clinical trial evidence of lack of efficacy has been accruing for some time, yet it remains ...

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_143491.html

Book News: Was Gollum Done In By Vitamin D Deficiency?

A paper in the Christmas edition of the Medical Journal of Australia posits a new theory of why, in fantasy novels, the bad guys tend to lose: Vitamin D deficiency.

http://www.wnyc.org/story/book-news-was-gollum-done-in-by-vitamin-d-deficiency/

Book News: Was Gollum Done In By Vitamin D Deficiency?

... of the Medical Journal of Australia posits a new theory of why, in fantasy novels, the bad guys tend to lose: Vitamin D deficiency. The authors write, "Systematic textual analysis of The Hobbit supports our initial hypothesis that the triumph of ...

http://nhpr.org/post/book-news-was-gollum-done-vitamin-d-deficiency

Vitamin D supplements won't help prevent disease

... skills among the middle-aged, a new study contends. THURSDAY, Dec. 5, 2013 (HealthDay News) -- Low levels of vitamin D have been implicated as a potential cause of diseases ranging from cancer to diabetes. Now an extensive review suggests it's ...

http://www.kionrightnow.com/story/24153613/vitamin-d-supplements-wont-help-prevent-disease-review

Am I Evil Because of the Darkness? Vitamin D Explains The Hobbit

A medical journal's scientific analysis of diet, sunlight exposure, and of the role of vitamin D in fantasy characters is excellent.

http://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2013/12/am-i-evil-because-of-the-darkness-vitamin-d-explains-i-the-hobbit-i/282403/

Fish oil sales don't reflect evidence

... a paper this year on fish oil and heart disease, which found no benefit. He was not involved in the new report. "Vitamin D is another supplement for which clinical trial evidence of lack of efficacy has been accruing for some time, yet it remains ...

http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/16/us-fish-oil-sales-dont-reflect-evidence-idUSBRE9BF1DH20131216?feedType=RSS&feedName=healthNews

Avoid the holiday blues and reduce stress

... you know, moderation is key," says Donevant-Haines. One way to cope with stress is to get outside. Experts say Vitamin D deficiency is linked to depression and sunlight is a natural way to absorb Vitamin D. "How much you're going to eat, how much ...

http://www.wmbfnews.com/story/24232857/avoid-the-holiday-blues

Vitamin D push for NZ mums-to-be

Eileen Reid's third child is due in February and she is making sure she is getting plenty of vitamin D from the sun.

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/news/article.cfm?c_id=6&objectid=11173528&ref=rss

5 Health Issues that Might Affect Ladies

... 5 problems that you might face as a young bride-to-be and what simple precautions you can take to avoid these. 1. Vitamin D deficiency Vitamin D is one of the most essential vitamins for women. It not only helps to absorb calcium from the ...

http://www.ghanamma.com/5-health-issues-that-might-affect-ladies/

Tips On Enjoying The Benefits Of Vitamin D

From helping to maintain healthy bones and teeth to interacting with key enzymes that regulate many activities in the body, vitamin D plays a number of important roles in supporting good health.

http://www.imperialvalleynews.com/index.php/news/health/6422-tips-on-enjoying-the-benefits-of-vitamin-d.html

Don't be 'SAD' this season

No energy, feeling moody and wanting to be alone are all signs of seasonal depression called seasonal affective disorder, or SAD.

http://www.news4jax.com/news/dont-be-sad-this-season/-/475880/23456820/-/g6cra/-/index.html

4 ways to fight seasonal depression naturally

... chemicals that affect mood, such as melatonin and serotonin, and others believe that the reduced sunlight causes vitamin D deficiencies, which can translate to depressive feelings. Symptoms of SAD include depression, anxiety, loss of energy, social ...

http://www.foxnews.com/health/2013/12/13/4-ways-to-fight-seasonal-depression-naturally/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+foxnews%2Fhealth+%28Internal+-+Health+-+Text%29

Vitamin D Supplements and Disease Prevention: New Doubts

A new study has found that vitamin D supplements may not be so valuable in preventing our bodies from disease.

http://www.wusa9.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=285040

Researchers unlock how vitamin D may benefit people with multiple sclerosis

Vitamin D may block damage-causing immune cells from migrating to the central nervous system, offering a potential explanation for why the so-called 'sunshine vitamin' may prevent or ease symptoms of multiple sclerosis , according to new research in mice.

http://www.nutraingredients.com/Research/Researchers-unlock-how-vitamin-D-may-benefit-people-with-multiple-sclerosis?

5 natural ways to lower blood pressure

... director of the Joan H. Tisch Center for Women's Health at NYU Langone Medical Center. Keeping up your levels of vitamin D by exposing your face, arms, and legs to the sun about 15 minutes 3 days a week might lower your blood pressure if you're ...

http://www.foxnews.com/health/2013/12/13/5-natural-ways-to-lower-blood-pressure/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+foxnews%2Fhealth+%28Internal+-+Health+-+Text%29

Taller people have a 30% lower risk of plaque build-up in their arteries

... " and " Vitamin K2 Controls Removal of Calcium From Arteries ." Or see the articles, " Vitamin K Prevents Vitamin D from Promoting Heart Disease - Mercola " or " The Delicate Dance Between Vitamins D and K - Mercola ." The new study suggests a ...

http://www.examiner.com/article/taller-people-have-a-30-lower-risk-of-plaque-build-up-their-arteries?cid=rss

Higher vitamin D dose needed for bone health benefits for older women: Study

Vitamin D doses closer to 1,000 IU per day may be needed to lessen bone loss in postmenopausal women, says a new study from the UK.

http://mobile.nutraingredients-usa.com/Research/Higher-vitamin-D-dose-needed-for-bone-health-benefits-for-older-women-Study?

Higher vitamin D dose needed for bone health benefits for older women: Study

"Our findings are in agreement with the conclusions that more than 400 IU a day may be required to improve bone health" - Macdonald et al. Vitamin D doses closer to 1,000 IU per day may be needed to lessen bone loss in postmenopausal women, says a new study from the UK.

http://www.nutraingredients.com/Research/Higher-vitamin-D-dose-needed-for-bone-health-benefits-for-older-women-Study?

Dancing dangers: Vitamin D deficiency means increased injury risk

Researchers looking at vitamin D levels in elite ballet dancers have found that deficiency caused by intensive indoor training leads to increased risk of injury.

http://www.nutraingredients.com/Research/Dancing-dangers-Vitamin-D-deficiency-means-increased-injury-risk?

Build strong bones with a variety of foods

... recommend young children drink whole milk. Salmon is a wonderful source of omega-3 fatty acids, calcium, and Vitamin D, which helps the body absorb calcium. Regular consumption of salmon helps to improve the bone density and it is also a heart ...

http://www.examiner.com/article/build-strong-bones-with-a-variety-of-foods?cid=rss

Health Roundup: Alzheimer's, exercise, aspirin, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D and singing in a choir

... health benefits. But a review of 462 studies involving more than a million adults has concluded that a lack of vitamin D is not a trigger for many common illnesses. The main reason scientists thought vitamin D could protect against disease was that ...

http://www.estatevaults.com/bol/archives/2013/12/11/health_roundup_54.html

How 'sunshine vitamin' D may be helpful in fighting multiple sclerosis

A report on the findings, published online Dec. 9 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences , offers new insight into the widely suspected benefits of vitamin D in people with MS.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/12/131209152213.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+sciencedaily%2Fhealth_medicine%2Fdiseases_and_conditions+%28ScienceDaily%3A+Health+%26+Medicine+News+--+Diseases+and+Conditions%29

Clinical trial of vitamin' D for multiple sclerosis

In mice with a rodent form of multiple sclerosis , vitamin D appears to block damage-causing immune cells from migrating to the central nervous system, offering a potential explanation for why the so-called "sunshine vitamin " may prevent or ease symptoms of the neurodegenerative disease, according to results of a study at Johns Hopkins.

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/269917.php

Are vitamin D pills a lifesaver - or a waste of your money?

Waste of money? Vitamin D might not be all that it's cracked up to be, according to a new study Over recent years sales of vitamin D supplements have risen dramatically, and up to one in three of us now regularly take them, according to the Food Standards Agency.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2521036/Are-vitamin-D-pills-lifesaver--waste-money.html?ITO=socialnet-twitter-dmailhealth&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=socialnet-twitter-dmailhealth

Smarty Pants Kids Complete Multi+Omega 3+Vitamin D review: Not just tasty

... your diet. Smarty Pants offers what the company says is the only kids' multivitamin on the market with omega 3 and vitamin D combined. The result is a tasty vitamin that you probably won't have trouble getting the little ones to try. Smarty Pants ...

http://www.examiner.com/article/smarty-pants-kids-complete-multi-omega-3-vitamin-d-review-not-just-tasty?cid=rss

Could Low Vitamin D Levels Damage The Brain? Free Radical Damage Linked To Cognitive Decline In Rats

Inadequate levels of vitamin D may have a negative effect on the brain, according to a new study .

http://www.medicaldaily.com/could-low-vitamin-d-levels-damage-brain-free-radical-damage-linked-cognitive-decline-rats-264756

Use of CPAP for sleep apnea reduces blood pressure for patients with difficult to treat hypertension

... by patients, treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) could reduce blood pressure in men with hypertension. Vitamin D supplementation does not appear to improve blood pressure or markers of vascular health in older patients with isolated systolic ...

http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-12-cpap-apnea-blood-pressure-patients.html

Why vitamins are essential to life: unravelling an ancient truth

... any of the vitamins led to different diseases - a lack of vitamin A to blindness, vitamin B12 to severe anaemia, vitamin D to rickets. Today, a huge amount of research goes into understanding vitamins, but most of it is focused on how much of them ...

http://www.theage.com.au/technology/sci-tech/why-vitamins-are-essential-to-life-unravelling-an-ancient-truth-20131210-2z33l.html

What you need to know about vitamin D

Q: I recently heard that vitamin D deficiency is a problem even in Colorado. Is that true? Should I get my vitamin D levels checked? A: You would think that with all the sunlight Colorado gets, vitamin D deficiency would not be a problem here.

http://www.dailycamera.com/lifestyles/ci_24686383/what-you-need-know-about-vitamin-d?source=rss

Vitamin D Could Help Fight Multiple Sclerosis

In mice with a rodent form of multiple sclerosis , vitamin D appears to block damage-causing immune cells from migrating to the central nervous system, offering a potential explanation for why the so-called "sunshine vitamin" may prevent or ease symptoms of the neurodegenerative disease, according to results of a study at Johns Hopkins.

http://www.biosciencetechnology.com/news/2013/12/vitamin-d-could-help-fight-multiple-sclerosis

Vitamin D prevents the Flu

Vitamin D has turned out to be the "hot" vitamin of the year. Researchers have found that the vitamin has a multifaceted role to play in the body.

http://www.nowpublic.com/health/vitamin-d-prevents-flu

Are vitamin D pills a lifesaver - or a waste of your money?

'It was corruption on steroids': Former assistant city manager faces 17 years after being found guilty of approving enormous salaries and nearly bankrupting the city Waste of money? Vitamin D might not be all that it's cracked up to be, according to a new study Over recent years sales of vitamin D supplements have risen dramatically, and up to one ... (more)

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2521036/Are-vitamin-D-pills-lifesaver--waste-money.html?ITO=bookmark-chromeext&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=bookmark-chromeext

Vitamin D May Be Helpful In Fighting Multiple Sclerosis, Johns Hopkins University Study

In mice with a rodent form of multiple sclerosis , vitamin D appears to block damage-causing immune cells from migrating to the central nervous system, offering a potential explanation for why the so-called "sunshine vitamin" may prevent or ease symptoms of the neurodegenerative disease, according to results of a study at Johns Hopkins.

http://www.biospace.com/news_story.aspx?StoryID=318176&full=1

Jennings: Bolster your defences against cold and flu season

... digestive flora by eating foods that naturally contain good bacteria and/or by taking a probiotic supplement. Vitamin D is also thought to play an important role in strengthening the immune system. Health Canada recommends 400 to 800 IU per day ...

http://www.kelownacapnews.com/lifestyles/234687731.html

Vitamin D deficiency increases pregnant women's risk of gestational...

... diabetes and subsequent C-section deliveries. That answer is rooted in something as simple as nutrition - vitamin D. Vitamin D study shows how pregnant women can reduce their risk of gestational diabetes and C-section deliveries, by supplementing ...

http://www.naturalnews.com/043181_vitamin_D_deficiency_gestational_diabetes_C-section.html

Low Vitamin D Not A Cause Of Poor Health, New Study Finds

Population studies describe an association between levels of vitamin D and disease ... low vitamin D seems to increase risk for heart disease, diabetes, some cancers, and other chronic illnesses.

http://fanaticcook.blogspot.com/2013/12/low-vitamin-d-not-cause-of-poor-health.html

Vitamin D may help fight MS: study

... investigators still don't know what caused a helicopter to smash into a pub in Glasgow, killing nine people. VITAMIN D may combat multiple sclerosis (MS) by blocking the migration of destructive immune cells to the brain, new research suggests. MS ...

http://www.news.com.au/world/breaking-news/vitamin-d-may-help-fight-ms-study/story-e6frfkui-1226779481650?from=public_rss

Vitamin D may help fight multiple sclerosis: study

Vitamin D may help fight multiple sclerosis by preventing damage-causing immune cells from entering the brain, U.S. researchers said Monday.

http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/health/2013-12/10/c_132954539.htm

Vitamin D linked to fighting MS

Vitamin D may combat multiple sclerosis by blocking the migration of destructive immune cells to the brain, new research suggests.

http://www.thisisguernsey.com/news/uk-news/2013/12/09/vitamin-d-linked-to-fighting-ms/

Eating habits Resolution Application Review : Entirely Changed My well being

These two processes are designed to make milk safer to drink. liver detox diets Vitamin D isn't just helpful in weight loss; getting sufficient amounts of it keeps people healthy and helps stave off a myriad of illnesses and medical conditions.

http://www.r8ny.com/images/eating_habits_resolution_application_review_entirely_changed_my_well_being.html

How 'Sunshine Vitamin' D May Be Helpful in Fighting Multiple Sclerosis

In mice with a rodent form of multiple sclerosis , vitamin D appears to block damage-causing immune cells from migrating to the central nervous system, offering a potential explanation for why the so-called "sunshine vitamin" may prevent or ease symptoms of the neurodegenerative disease, according to results of a study at Johns Hopkins.

http://www.newswise.com/articles/view/611227/?sc=rsmn&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+NewswiseMednews+%28Newswise%3A+MedNews%29

Vitamin D might combat multiple sclerosis by blocking migration of immune cells

MS is known to be more prevalent in parts of the world furthest from the equator, where there is less sunshine to trigger production of vitamin D Vitamin D may combat multiple sclerosis by blocking the migration of destructive immune cells to the brain, new research suggests.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/lifestyle/health/multiple-sclerosis-vitamin-d-might-2909583

Vitamin D impairs immune cell trafficking in mouse model of multiple sclerosis

In mice with a rodent form of multiple sclerosis , vitamin D appears to block damage-causing immune cells from migrating to the central nervous system, offering a potential explanation for why the so-called "sunshine vitamin" may prevent or ease symptoms of the neurodegenerative disease, according to results of a study at Johns Hopkins.

http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-12-vitamin-d-impairs-immune-cell.html

What to Know Before You Go to the Doctor

... D3 blood level between 60 and 80, which is the same level as the native people of the Amazon who live in optimal Vitamin D conditions. 100% of the patients who come to my office do not have optimal levels of Vitamin D. Amazon people do not spend 8 ...

http://www.rocklintoday.com/news/templates/community_news.asp?articleid=12293&zoneid=4

Eat More Of These Four Things For A Stronger, Healthier Brain

Remember these four letters: DDFM . If it's easier, think of them as call letters for a cheesy radio station, "Double D FM!" The letters stand for four nutrients critical to brain health that you probably aren't getting enough of: Vitamin D, DHA, Folate and Magnesium.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/daviddisalvo/2013/12/09/eat-more-of-these-four-things-for-a-stronger-healthier-brain/

Rainbow Light

... naturally. To help keep you healthy during the flu and cold season, Rainbow Light vitamins are full of Vitamin C, Vitamin D and probiotics. Their targeted Herbal Prescriptives multivitamins/minerals and probiotic formulas are supported by science, ...

http://thecelebritycafe.com/reviews/2013/12/rainbow-light

The sunshine vitamin: How much do you need?

There's been a lot of talk about vitamin D in the last couple of years, and studies go back and forth regarding how much a person really needs each day.

http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20131208-LIFE-312080314

Vitamin D supplements 'don't lower risk of cancer, strokes or other conditions'

... or other diseases. But a review of 462 studies involving more than a million adults has concluded that a lack of vitamin D is not a trigger for many common illnesses. In Britain, the supplements market is worth 700million a year - a growth of 16 per ...

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2519082/Vitamin-D-supplements-dont-lower-risk-cancer-strokes-conditions.html?ITO=bookmark-chromeext&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=bookmark-chromeext

Canada's flawed Food Guide gives you food for thought

... 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.asianpacificpost.com/article/5918-canada%E2%80%99s-flawed-food-guide-gives-you-food-thought.html

Battling the Annual Holiday Weight Gain Starts with Taking Your Daily Dose

... support for weight loss. Researchers are better trying to understand the role of vitamins in weight loss . Vitamin D , for example, is currently being investigated to better understand the role it may play in preventing obesity. Researchers have ...

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/12/prweb11401140.htm

Vitamin D May Reduce Depression, Pain in Women with Type 2 Diabetes

Vitamin D supplementation may reduce both depression and pain in women with type 2 diabetes, according to new research by the Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine .

http://psychcentral.com/news/2013/12/08/vitamin-d-may-reduce-depression-pain-in-women-with-type-2-diabetes/62978.html

'Vitamin D may not protect against cancer, diabetes and dementia'

London, Dec. 7 : Researchers have cast doubt on vitamin D's ability to offer us protection against diseases like cancer, diabetes and dementia.

http://www.newkerala.com/news/story/99070/vitamin-d-may-not-protect-against-cancer-diabetes-and-dementia.html

Take Vitamin D supplements? You'll want to read this.

Vitamin D supplements don't help prevent chronic diseases unrelated to the bones, according to a review of published research that challenges the prevailing wisdom held by proponents.

http://www.ldnews.com/ci_24671608/take-vitamin-d-supplements-youll-want-read-this.html

Vitamin D supplements won't help prevent disease

... a healthy diet? The answer is yes, but not as much as many people think, according to a new study. Low levels of vitamin D have been implicated as a potential cause of diseases ranging from cancer to diabetes. Now an extensive review suggests it's ...

http://www.kionrightnow.com/story/24153613/vitamin-d-supplements-wont-help-prevent-disease-review

Take Vitamin D supplements? You'll want to read this.

Vitamin D supplements don't help prevent chronic diseases unrelated to the bones, according to a review of published research that challenges the prevailing wisdom held by proponents.

http://www.currentargus.com/ci_24671608/take-vitamin-d-supplements-youll-want-read-this

Take Vitamin D supplements? You'll want to read this.

Vitamin D supplements don't help prevent chronic diseases unrelated to the bones, according to a review of published research that challenges the prevailing wisdom held by proponents.

http://www.brushnewstribune.com/ci_24671608/take-vitamin-d-supplements-youll-want-read-this

Per oral substitution with 300000 IU Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol)...

... the general populations. Moreover, bone turnover markers are increased in patients on antiretroviral therapy and vitamin D deficiency is prevalent in HIV-infected patients. However, the influence of per oral cholecalciferol on bone metabolism in HIV ...

http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/13/577/abstract

Study Casts Doubt On Benefits Of Vitamin D...

A new research review from a team of French and Belgian researchers has cast some doubt on the health benefits of vitamin D supplements.

http://www.redorbit.com/news/health/1113021907/questioning-benefits-of-vitamin-d-supplements-120613/

Research casts doubt on the value of taking vitamin D supplements

Researchers have cast doubt on the belief that vitamin D supplements can prevent conditions including cancer, diabetes and heart disease, saying low vitamin D may be a consequence, not a cause, of ill health.

http://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/1374742/research-casts-doubt-value-taking-vitamin-d-supplements

Take Vitamin D supplements? You'll want to read this.

Vitamin D supplements don't help prevent chronic diseases unrelated to the bones, according to a review of published research that challenges the prevailing wisdom held by proponents.

http://www.advocate-news.com/ci_24671608/take-vitamin-d-supplements-youll-want-read-this

Vitamin D Decreases Pain in Type 2, Study Shows

Vitamin D lessens pain in women who have Type 2 diabetes and depression, according to new research presented at a recent conference at Loyola University's Health Sciences Campus.

http://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/Blog/Diane-Fennell/vitamin-d-decreases-pain-in-type-2-study-shows/

Vitamin D Supplements Won't Help Prevent Disease: Review

Low levels of vitamin D have been implicated as a potential cause of diseases ranging from cancer to diabetes.

http://www.newsday.com/news/health/vitamin-d-supplements-won-t-help-prevent-disease-review-1.6550007

Take Vitamin D supplements? You'll want to read this.

Vitamin D supplements don't help prevent chronic diseases unrelated to the bones, according to a review of published research that challenges the prevailing wisdom held by proponents.

http://www.paradisepost.com/ci_24671608/take-vitamin-d-supplements-youll-want-read-this

Vitamin D Supplements and Disease Prevention: New Doubts

A new study has found that vitamin D supplements may not be so valuable in preventing our bodies from disease.

http://www.wusa9.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=285040

Vitamin D Supplements Won't Help Prevent Disease: Review

... that still require you to log in for privacy reasons. THURSDAY, Dec. 5, 2013 (HealthDay News) -- Low levels of vitamin D have been implicated as a potential cause of diseases ranging from cancer to diabetes . Now an extensive review suggests it's ...

http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-and-supplements/news/20131205/vitamin-d-supplements-wont-help-prevent-disease-review?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Take Vitamin D supplements? You'll want to read this.

Vitamin D supplements don't help prevent chronic diseases unrelated to the bones, according to a review of published research that challenges the prevailing wisdom held by proponents.

http://www.ydr.com/offbeat/ci_24671608/take-vitamin-d-supplements-youll-want-read-this

Vitamin D Deficiency Associated With Gestational Diabetes

Vitamin D deficiency is associated with gestational diabetes mellitus , with higher levels of CYP24A1 protein production and messenger RNA expression in placental tissue from women with GDM, according to a study published in the December issue of the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology .

http://www.mentalhelp.net/poc/view_doc.php?type=news&id=160292&cn=282

Take Vitamin D supplements? You'll want to read this.

Vitamin D supplements don't help prevent chronic diseases unrelated to the bones, according to a review of published research that challenges the prevailing wisdom held by proponents.

http://www.alamogordonews.com/ci_24671608/take-vitamin-d-supplements-youll-want-read-this

Vitamin D supplements won't help prevent disease

Low levels of vitamin D have been implicated as a potential cause of diseases ranging from cancer to diabetes.

http://www.kfvs12.com/story/24153613/vitamin-d-supplements-wont-help-prevent-disease-review

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/

Study casts doubt on whether vitamin D can prevent disease

Researchers cast doubt on the prevailing wisdom that vitamin D supplements can prevent conditions like cancer, diabetes and heart disease, saying on Friday low vitamin D may be a consequence, not a cause, of ill health.

http://www.chinapost.com.tw/health/other/2013/12/07/395346/Study-casts.htm

Vitamin D's benefit in fighting cancer, heart disease questioned

Vitamin D supplements don't help prevent chronic diseases unrelated to the bones, according to a review of published research that challenges the prevailing wisdom held by proponents.

http://www.kjonline.com/news/Vitamin_D_s_benefit_in_fighting_cancer__heart_disease_questioned.html

Vitamin D supplements won't help prevent disease

... / Stepan Popov By Serena Gordon HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Dec. 5, 2013 (HealthDay News) -- Low levels of vitamin D have been implicated as a potential cause of diseases ranging from cancer to diabetes. Now an extensive review suggests it's really ...

http://WWW.KEYC.COM/story/24153613/vitamin-d-supplements-wont-help-prevent-disease-review

Study: Low Vitamin D Not a Cause of Disease

Some studies have found low vitamin D levels among people with illnesses such as cancer, diabetes and heart disease.

http://www.intelihealth.com/article/study-low-vitamin-d-not-a-cause-of-disease

Study Casts Doubt On Whether Vitamin D Supplements Can Prevent Disease

Researchers cast doubt on the prevailing wisdom that vitamin D supplements can prevent conditions like cancer, diabetes and heart disease, saying on Friday low vitamin D may be a consequence, not a cause, of ill health.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/12/06/vitamin-d-supplements-prevent-disease_n_4394770.html

Vitamin D supplements won't help prevent disease

... American asthma patients receive the seasonal flu shot. THURSDAY, Dec. 5, 2013 (HealthDay News) -- Low levels of vitamin D have been implicated as a potential cause of diseases ranging from cancer to diabetes. Now an extensive review suggests it's ...

http://www.newschannel6now.com/story/24153613/vitamin-d-supplements-wont-help-prevent-disease-review

Vitamin D Ineffective Against Cancer, Heart Disease, Study

Vitamin D supplements don't help prevent chronic diseases unrelated to the bones, according to a review of published research that challenges the prevailing wisdom held by proponents.

http://www.biospace.com/news_story.aspx?StoryID=317884&full=1

Vitamin D supplements won't help prevent disease

Low levels of vitamin D have been implicated as a potential cause of diseases ranging from cancer to diabetes.

http://www.news10.com/story/24153613/vitamin-d-supplements-wont-help-prevent-disease-review

Extra vitamin D to prevent disease doubted in review

Researchers cast doubt on the prevailing wisdom that vitamin D supplements can prevent conditions like cancer, diabetes and heart disease, saying on Friday low vitamin D may be a consequence, not a cause, of ill health.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/extra-vitamin-d-to-prevent-disease-doubted-in-review-1.2453576?cmp=rss

Vitamin D Supplements Won't Help Prevent Disease

Low levels of vitamin D have been implicated as a potential cause of diseases ranging from cancer to diabetes.

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_143156.html

8 Photos That Prove Happiness Can Be Discovered In Unexpected Places

... 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/2013/12/06/finding-happiness_n_4393077.html

Study casts doubt on whether extra vitamin D prevents disease

Researchers cast doubt on the prevailing wisdom that vitamin D supplements can prevent conditions like cancer, diabetes and heart disease, saying on Friday low vitamin D may be a consequence, not a cause, of ill health.

http://www.foxnews.com/health/2013/12/06/study-casts-doubt-on-whether-extra-vitamin-d-prevents-disease/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+foxnews%2Fhealth+%28Internal+-+Health+-+Text%29

Vitamin D Shows No Benefit in Fighting Cancer, Heart Disease

Vitamin D supplements don't help prevent chronic diseases unrelated to the bones, according to a review of published research that challenges the prevailing wisdom held by proponents.

http://washpost.bloomberg.com/Story?docId=1376-MXCB276KLVRH01-14MDUOGULV0BGDFD35B17E71R4

UPDATE 1-Study casts doubt on whether extra vitamin D prevents disease

Researchers cast doubt on the prevailing wisdom that vitamin D supplements can prevent conditions like cancer, diabetes and heart disease, saying on Friday low vitamin D may be a consequence, not a cause, of ill health.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/06/health-vitamin-d-idUSL5N0JK1YT20131206?feedType=RSS&feedName=wtMostRead

Jennings: Bolster your defences against cold and flu season

... digestive flora by eating foods that naturally contain good bacteria and/or by taking a probiotic supplement. Vitamin D is also thought to play an important role in strengthening the immune system. Health Canada recommends 400 to 800 IU per day ...

http://www.bclocalnews.com/lifestyles/234687731.html

20 Minutes Of Sunlight And A Glass Of Milk Can Keep Osteoporosis At Bay

Dec. 6, 2013 - GREATER KAILASH, India -- Osteoporosis and vitamin D deficiencies are the two new epidemic of the society said Padma Shri and Dr B C Roy National Awardee Dr KK Aggarwal , President Heart Care Foundation of India.

http://www.prlog.org/12252559-20-minutes-of-sunlight-and-glass-of-milk-can-keep-osteoporosis-at-bay.html

New Study Casts Doubt on Vitamin D's Disease Prevention Ability

The findings , published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology journal, could have implications for millions of people who take vitamin D pills and other supplements to ward off illness; Americans spend an estimated $600 million a year on them alone.

http://www.voanews.com/content/reu-new-study-casts-doubt-vitamin-d-disease-prevention/1804892.html

Review questions vitamin D for reducing chronic disease risk

Low vitamin D levels may be a consequence of ill health and not the cause of chronic disease, says a new review, but industry groups have responded that supplementation is vital for bone health and should not be dismissed.

http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Research/Review-questions-vitamin-D-for-reducing-chronic-disease-risk?

Meta-Analysis Finds No Causal Relation Between Vitamin D Status and Health

Vitamin D's frequently observed association with health conditions is not causal, according to a meta-analysis in the Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology .

http://www.jwatch.org//fw108231/2013/12/06/meta-analysis-finds-no-causal-relation-between-vitamin-d?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+PhysiciansFirstWatch+%28Physician%27s+First+Watch%3A+Current+Issue%29

Eight reasons why depression is so common today

... A diet high in processed food is sorely lacking in key nutrition that allows your mind and body to function. Vitamin D, omega 3 fatty acids, magnesium, trace minerals...you don't find these in a pop tart. Conventional medicine does not consider the ...

http://www.naturalnews.com/043150_depression_heavy_metal_poisoning_brain_function.html

Further doubt cast on benefit of vitamin D supplementation for disease prevention

A comprehensive review of the evidence suggests that low vitamin D levels are not a cause but a consequence of ill health, casting strong doubt on the value of vitamin D supplements to protect against acute and chronic disorders such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, and even death.

http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-12-benefit-vitamin-d-supplementation-disease.html

Vitamin D Shows No Benefit in Fighting Cancer, Heart Disease

Vitamin D supplements don't help prevent chronic diseases unrelated to the bones, according to a review of published research that challenges the prevailing wisdom held by proponents.

http://washpost.bloomberg.com/Story?docId=1376-MXCB276KLVRH01-2B0S39FLI7RE3OMOSJ8SSLU9CA

Vitamin D Supplements Won't Help Prevent Disease: Review

THURSDAY Dec. 5, 2013, 2013 -- Low levels of vitamin D have been implicated as a potential cause of diseases ranging from cancer to diabetes.

http://www.drugs.com/news/vitamin-d-supplements-won-t-help-prevent-review-49392.html?

Some 674.6 million worth of vitamins and dietary pills were sold in the UK in 2009

People who take vitamin D supplements in the belief that they protect against heart disease and cancer may be wasting their time, a study suggests.

http://www.congletonguardian.co.uk/uk_national_news/10859581.Vitamin_D_link_to_illness_examined/?

Vitamin D's disease role queried

Scientists have cast doubt on the value of vitamin D supplements to protect against diseases such as cancers, diabetes and dementia.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-25234313#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Vitamin D link to illness examined

People who take vitamin D supplements in the belief that they protect against heart disease and cancer may be wasting their time, a study suggests.

http://www.maldonandburnhamstandard.co.uk/uk_national_news/10859581.Vitamin_D_link_to_illness_examined/?ref=nt

Vitamin D Supplements Show No Benefit in Fighting Cancer, Heart Disease

Vitamin D supplements don't help prevent chronic diseases unrelated to the bones, according to a review of published research that challenges the prevailing wisdom held by proponents.

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-05/vitamin-d-shows-no-benefit-in-fighting-cancer-heart-disease.html

Study casts doubt on whether extra vitamin D prevents disease

Researchers cast doubt on the prevailing wisdom that vitamin D supplements can prevent conditions like cancer, diabetes and heart disease, saying on Friday low vitamin D may be a consequence, not a cause, of ill health.

http://www.trust.org/item/20131205234644-dtyg2

Vitamin D supplements 'don't lower risk of cancer, strokes or other conditions'

... or other diseases. But a review of 462 studies involving more than a million adults has concluded that a lack of vitamin D is not a trigger for many common illnesses. In Britain, the supplements market is worth 700million a year - a growth of 16 per ...

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2519082/Vitamin-D-supplements-dont-lower-risk-cancer-strokes-conditions.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

Study casts doubt on whether extra vitamin D prevents disease

Researchers cast doubt on the prevailing wisdom that vitamin D supplements can prevent conditions like cancer, diabetes and heart disease, saying on Friday low vitamin D may be a consequence, not a cause, of ill health.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/06/us-vitamin-d-idUSBRE9B500120131206?feedType=RSS&feedName=healthNews

Vitamin D Supplements Found Ineffective In Randomized Trials For Acute, Chronic Disorders

Despite its active role in bone formation and uptake of calcium in the body, vitamin D hasn't been shown in randomized trials to offer effective treatment for acute or chronic conditions, such as cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and Parkinson's, according to comprehensive meta-analyses performed by a team of French researchers.

http://www.medicaldaily.com/vitamin-d-supplements-found-ineffective-randomized-trials-acute-chronic-disorders-264409

Vitamin D may decreases pain for women with type 2 diabetes and depression

... condition - or assessed how pain may affect the treatment of depression in patients with type 2 diabetes. While vitamin D has been linked to a wide variety of health benefits, including possible benefits for those with diabetes, no research has as ...

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Getting sufficient vitamin D

Vitamin D deficiency can lead to some unpleasant side effects: muscle weakness and bone pain, for example.

http://www.newsreview.com/chico/getting-sufficient-vitamin-d/content?oid=12196350

Hero NutritionalsA Honored with Better Nutrition Magazine's Best...

... by increasing calcium absorption. Each serving contains 600IU (150% DV) of Vitamin D3, the most absorbable form of Vitamin D. The Yummi Bears Vitamin D3 supplement is part of Hero Nutritionals' broad line of premium formulations that provide ...

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Hero Nutritionals Honored with Better Nutrition Magazinea s Best of...

... by increasing calcium absorption. Each serving contains 600IU (150% DV) of Vitamin D3, the most absorbable form of Vitamin D. The Yummi Bears Vitamin D3 supplement is part of Hero Nutritionals' broad line of premium formulations that provide ...

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Vitamin D 'reduces pain and depression' in type 2 diabetic women

... in women, and previous research has associated both of these conditions with pain. But a new study suggests that vitamin D supplementation can reduce both depression and pain in women with type 2 diabetes. A team of researchers, led by Todd Doyle of ...

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/269688.php

Boost your immune system throughout the winter

... C helps boost your immune system, giving your body what it needs to help fight off germs, bacteria and viruses. Vitamin D: The Extra Boost - This vitamin enhances your immune function and reduces the risk of getting the flu. Other benefits of ...

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Vitamin D deficiency may damage the brain, study finds

Getting enough vitamin D may not just be good for your bone health; it may keep your brain healthy as well.

http://www.foxnews.com/health/2013/12/04/vitamin-d-deficiency-may-damage-brain-study-finds/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+foxnews%2Fhealth+%28Internal+-+Health+-+Text%29

A scientific 'go' for commercial production of vitamin-D enhanced mushrooms

The technology, which involves exposing mushrooms to the same kind of ultraviolet light that produces suntans, can greatly boost mushrooms' vitamin D content.

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Low vitamin D levels may damage the brain

Vitamin D plays an important role in maintaining bone health, but a new study led by University of Kentucky researchers claims that deficiency of this vitamin may cause damage to the brain and other organs.

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/269646.php

The colour of love

... amounts of melanin in the skin a disadvantage. Blocking out too much sunlight could contribute to a deficiency in Vitamin D, which can lead to rickets, a bone deformation that used to be fairly common among Britain's non-Caucasian community. Dr ...

http://www.thestar.com.my/Lifestyle/Features/2013/12/04/The-colour-of-love.aspx

I'd do all the right things if I only had the energy for it

... you need to know all of this? Because I CANNOT shake this fatigue. I can't get motivation to do much of anything. Vitamin D levels? Check? I know some of the fatigue might be residual depression. I have a desk job. I like it pretty OK most days. It ...

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Vitamin D May Treat Type 2 Diabetes: Supplements Improve Pain, Combat Depression In Women

... as if they're losing control of their diabetes, and especially, their body. According to a recent study , vitamin D supplements may help reduce pain and depression associated with type 2 diabetes in women. Diabetics who experience pain typically ...

http://www.medicaldaily.com/vitamin-d-may-treat-type-2-diabetes-supplements-improve-pain-combat-depression-women-264217

Vitamin D Decreases Pain in Women With Type 2 Diabetes, Depression

- Vitamin D decreases pain in women with type 2 diabetes and depression, according to a study conducted at Loyola University Chicago. These findings were presented at an Oct. 24, 2013 research conference at Loyola's Health Sciences Campus. Type 2 ...

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/12/131202152033.htm

The need for Vitamin D: Sun and supplements

... 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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Low Vitamin D May Cause Damage To Brain

A new paper in Free Radical Biology and Medicine suggests that a diet low in vitamin D causes damage to the brain.

http://www.science20.com/news_articles/low_vitamin_d_may_cause_damage_brain-125482

Insufficient Vitamin D Could Lead To Potential...

A diet that is too low in vitamin D could potentially cause damage to the brain, according to new research appearing in the journal Free Radical Biology and Medicine .

http://www.redorbit.com/news/health/1113017853/brain-health-and-vitamin-d-120313/

Vitamin D Vital for the Heart

ISLAMABAD: A lack of vitamin D, which is absorbed primarily through exposure to sunlight, helps boost the risk of heart attacks and strokes, new research finds.

http://paktribune.com/news/Vitamin-D-Vital-for-the-Heart-264990.html

Vitamin D decreases pain in women with type 2 diabetes and depression

Vitamin D decreases pain in women with type 2 diabetes and depression, according to a study conducted at Loyola University Chicago.

http://www.examiner.com/article/vitamin-d-decreases-pain-women-with-type-2-diabetes-and-depression

Vitamin D decreases pain in women with type 2 diabetes and depression

Vitamin D decreases pain in women with type 2 diabetes and depression, according to a study conducted at Loyola University Chicago.

http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-12-vitamin-d-decreases-pain-women.html

Energy drinks plus alcohol pose a public health threat

... in risky drinking practices and associated accidents and injuries, there is little laboratory research ... Vitamin D decreases pain in women with type 2 diabetes and depression, according to a study conducted at Loyola University Chicago. These ...

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Vitamin D decreases pain in women with type 2 diabetes and depression

Vitamin D decreases pain in women with type 2 diabetes and depression, according to a study conducted at Loyola University Chicago.

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Vitamin D decreases pain in women with type 2 diabetes and depression

Vitamin D decreases pain in women with type 2 diabetes and depression, according to a study conducted at Loyola University Chicago.

http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2013-12/luhs-vdd120213.php

Vitamin D Decreases Pain in Women with Type 2 Diabetes and Depression

Vitamin D decreases pain in women with type 2 diabetes and depression, according to a study conducted at Loyola University Chicago.

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Scientists crack riddle of important drug target

... and transport materials. But when a scientist is designing a new drug, trying to visualize the processes ... Vitamin D deficiency has been associated with kidney disease including fibrosis. Some studies have even suggested that treatment with ...

http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-12-scientists-riddle-important-drug.html

New Study Suggests Low Vitamin D Causes Damage to Brain

A new study led by University of Kentucky researchers suggests that a diet low in vitamin D causes damage to the brain.

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Vitamin D: in the evolution of human skin colour.

Medical hypotheses , Vol. 74, No. 1. , pp. 39-44, doi:10.1016/j.mehy.2009.08.007 The natural selection hypothesis suggests that lighter skin colour evolved to optimise vitamin D production.

http://www.citeulike.org/user/aliciabv/article/5802993

Do kids really need milk? Maybe not.

... home). He just doesn't like it. There are definitely nutritional benefits to milk. It's a great source of calcium, vitamin D (assuming it's fortified--vitamin D isn't naturally in milk) and protein. These are all nutrients that children need. And ...

http://www.boston.com/lifestyle/health/mdmama/2013/07/do_kids_really_need_milk_maybe_not.html?rss_id=Most+Popular

Low Vitamin D May Cause Brain Damage

A new study led by University of Kentucky researchers suggests that a diet low in vitamin D causes damage to the brain.

http://www.biosciencetechnology.com/news/2013/12/low-vitamin-d-may-cause-brain-damage

Exactly What Foods Giving Vitamins D for Losing Weight

... is greater than 10000 IU/day, it will eventually become the toxicity for your health. Be cautious! A shortage in vitamin D results in many diseases in bone electronic. G. osteomalcia occurring in adults plus rickets- a softening of bone tissue in ...

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Passages Malibu Issues Tips to Beat Seasonal Affective Disorder

... shows that refined grains and soft drinks can contribute to depression, especially in women. Foods rich in Vitamin D and Omega-3 fatty acids help to improve mental health. Regular exercise - When the weather turns cooler it's tempting to curl up ...

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Sunfriend UV wristband encourages healthy sun exposure without sunscreen

... surrounding the amount of time we spend in the sun. Although we rely on exposure to sunlight to provide us with vitamin D, a lack of protection from harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays can lead to skin cancer. The UVA+B Sunfriend is designed to let users ...

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