Seventh Day Adventists whose religious beliefs led to their...

... showed Ndingeko had been suffering from rickets - a disease common in Victorian times caused by severe lack of vitamin D and associated with a poor diet and lack of sunlight. The death of a baby boy from rickets arose from the religious beliefs of ...

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Nutrition Facts Label Gets a Proposed Makeover

... FDA wants to help consumers visually and quickly put nutrient information in context. The amounts of potassium and Vitamin D would be required on the label. FDA is dividing the proposed Nutrition Facts label changes into two proposed rules, one that ...

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Bold New Calorie Counts Will Draw Attention to No. 1 Health Problem

... it clearer for people to understand and actually implement what we're recommending." Nutritional information for vitamin D and potassium will also be included on the new labels. Litchfield says this is a needed change because most Americans are not ...

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Parents jailed for killing their baby with strict diet because of their religious beliefs

... From birth, he had medical problems, and the judge said it was emphasised on behalf of the couple that the vitamin D deficiency was not diagnosed at that stage, nor was Virginia Kunene given advice about taking supplements. The mother did not attend ...

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Parents jailed over rickets death

... respectively. Their son Ndingeko Kunene died in 2012 from the bone condition which is caused by a deficiency of vitamin D. Richard Whittam QC for the prosecution told the court the couple's beliefs arose out of the Seventh Day Adventist Church, ...

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Eat these foods to nourish your skin

... from harsh temperatures, sunlight and chemicals, and also prevents infections from entering our bodies. It makes Vitamin D and has sensors that tell our brains what is happening in the world outside our bodies. Our skin also excretes toxins and ...

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Baby died from rickets after parents failed to seek medical help because of religious beliefs

... was born on January 1 2012 and died on June 14 that year, and was suffering from rickets - resulting from a severe Vitamin D deficiency - the court heard. "There was, throughout the better part of pregnancy and into early life, a rejection of either ...

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First Lady Promotes Refresh of Nutrition Label Design

... The new label will highlight calorie counts and serving size, while including "added sugars" and nutrients such as Vitamin D and potassium. "We're overhauling these labels to make them easier to read and understand," Obama said. "Unless you had a ...

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Eat these foods to nourish your skin

... from harsh temperatures, sunlight and chemicals, and also prevents infections from entering our bodies. It makes Vitamin D and has sensors that tell our brains what is happening in the world outside our bodies. Our skin also excretes toxins and ...

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New nutrition labels force food makers to be honest about portion sizes

... calories come from added sugars. The proposed labels will further require manufacturers to state if a product has Vitamin D or potassium, two nutrients Americans may not be eating enough. It's unclear if there will be pushback from food ...

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Eat these foods to nourish your skin

... from harsh temperatures, sunlight and chemicals, and also prevents infections from entering our bodies. It makes Vitamin D and has sensors that tell our brains what is happening in the world outside our bodies. Our skin also excretes toxins and ...

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FDA proposes key changes to nutrition labels of packaged foods

... packages that could be consumed in one sitting or multiple sittings. * Require the declaration of potassium and vitamin D, nutrients that some in the U.S. population are not consuming in sufficient amounts, thus increasing the risk of chronic ...

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Newly Launched Health Supplement Company Rolls Out Bullet Proof Vitamin D Deficiency Solution

Hollywood, Florida -- The Nutra Mina health supplement company has just launched their new Vitamin D3 5000 IU supplement, at a time when vitamin D deficiency amongst both children and adults is on the rise.

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Six New Superfoods Everyone Will be Eating in 2014

... they were first noticed by American health nuts. Three-quarters of a cup can provide as much as 40% of your daily Vitamin D requirement. No other fruit offers that much Vitamin D in such a small serving. Pichuberries have a tart sweetness and are ...

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Vitamin D deficiency does not affect diabetes progression

Vitamin D deficiency precedes the onset of type 1 diabetes, but the vitamin deficiency does not seem to influence disease progression, German researchers say.

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U.S. proposes nutrition label updates for food packages

... is too high in the U.S. population and should be reduced. The revisions would also require listing the amount of Vitamin D and potassium, which the FDA said many Americans don't get enough of. According to the agency, vitamin D is important for its ...

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Eat these foods to nourish your skin

... from harsh temperatures, sunlight and chemicals, and also prevents infections from entering our bodies. It makes Vitamin D and has sensors that tell our brains what is happening in the world outside our bodies. Our skin also excretes toxins and ...

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Nutrition fact label changes proposed by FDA: See them here

... since they may be consumed in single or multiple sittings. A pint of ice cream is one example of this. Vitamin D and potassium will make appearances on the nutrition facts for the first time, replacing vitamins A and C. That's because vitamin D and ...

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Will New Food Labels Keep Us From Getting Fatter?

... packages that could be consumed in one sitting or multiple sittings. Require the declaration of potassium and vitamin D, nutrients that some in the U.S. population are not getting enough of, which puts them at higher risk for chronic disease. ...

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Type 1 diabetes: Vitamin D deficiency occurs in an early stage

Vitamin D is known as a major regulator of calcium levels and bone metabolism. Furthermore, it also influences the immune system.

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Nutrition Labels: Serving Sizes Set For Overhaul

... the new labels would place a bigger emphasis on total calories, added sugars and certain nutrients, such as Vitamin D and potassium. The FDA is also proposing changes to serving size requirements in an effort to more accurately reflect what people ...

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Will new food labels mean paying more for less?

... fat, saturated fat and trans fat counts will stay) and list added sugars in addition to total sugars, as well as Vitamin D and potassium. Perhaps most important, the proposed food labels would require that the serving size on food reflect what the ...

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FDA Proposes First Nutrition Label Updates Since Trans Fats Were Added

... for larger packages that could be consumed in one sitting or multiple sittings. Show the amounts of potassium and vitamin D present in the food, since those are nutrients that the FDA says many Americans don't get enough of, putting them at higher ...

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FDA Proposes Overhaul of Food Labels, Increased Focus on Calorie Counts

... nutrients in an effort to help consumers more quickly and easily identify nutritional information. Potassium and Vitamin D would become requirements on labels as well. The FDA says that the goal of these changes is not to tell individuals what to ...

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Nutrition Professor Available to Comment on Proposed FDA Nutrition-Label Changes

... The FDA is also proposing changes to nutrition labels that would replace vitamins A and C with potassium and Vitamin D, nutrients of concern for those, like Bobroff, trying to ensure Americans stay healthy. Bobroff leads UF/IFAS Extension programs ...

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Type 1 diabetes: Vitamin D deficiency occurs in early stage

Low levels of vitamin D are commonly found in people with type 1 diabetes. But even children who have multiple positive islet autoantibodies without manifest type 1 diabetes have lower levels of vitamin D in their blood.

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FDA Food Labels Get a Makeover! Villanova #Nutrition Expert Available to Comment on the Changes

... cookies, and cakes with boatloads of sugar may go down. I also appreciate the actual amounts of iron, calcium, vitamin D and potassium listed rather than just percent of daily value. And the addition of Vitamin D is fabulous. We're educating clients ...

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FDA Wants to Re-Do Food Labels

... the new labels would place a bigger emphasis on total calories, added sugars and certain nutrients, such as Vitamin D and potassium. The FDA is also proposing changes to serving size requirements in an effort to more accurately reflect what people ...

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Nutrition Labels Getting A Makeover

... the new labels would place a bigger emphasis on total calories, added sugars and certain nutrients, such as Vitamin D and potassium. The FDA is also proposing changes to serving size requirements in an effort to more accurately reflect what people ...

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New FDA nutrition labels may change your food

... fat, saturated fat and trans fat counts will stay) and list added sugars in addition to total sugars, as well as Vitamin D and potassium. Perhaps most important, the proposed food labels would require that the serving size on food reflect what the ...

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FDA proposes new food label rules

... “per serving” and “per package” calorie and nutrition information. The amount of potassium and vitamin D in a product. Some Americans are not getting enough of these nutrients, the FDA said. "Vitamins A and C would no longer be ...

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Nutrition labels getting a makeover

... the new labels would place a bigger emphasis on total calories, added sugars and certain nutrients, such as Vitamin D and potassium. The FDA is also proposing changes to serving size requirements in an effort to more accurately reflect what people ...

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FDA proposes new food label rules

... “per serving” and “per package” calorie and nutrition information. The amount of potassium and vitamin D in a product. Some Americans are not getting enough of these nutrients, the FDA said. "Vitamins A and C would no longer be ...

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Type 1 diabetes: Vitamin D deficiency occurs in an early stage

Vitamin D is known as a major regulator of calcium levels and bone metabolism. Furthermore, it also influences the immune system.

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US: Added sugars, serving sizes targets of new label plans

... consumed in one sitting or multiple sittings. The "daily values" for nutrients such as sodium, dietary fibre and Vitamin D would be revised. Those values are used to calculate the Percent Daily Value on the label, which helps consumers understand ...

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FDA wants you to know more about that bag of potato chips before ripping it open

... helps consumers understand the nutrition information in the context of a total diet. The amounts of potassium and Vitamin D would be required on the label. Vitamin D is important for healthy bones, especially among women and the elderly. And ...

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FDA Proposes Updates to Nutrition Facts Label

... packages that could be consumed in one sitting or multiple sittings. Require the declaration of potassium and vitamin D, nutrients that some in the U.S. population are not getting enough of, which puts them at higher risk for chronic disease. ...

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Nutrition labels getting a makeover

... the new labels would place a bigger emphasis on total calories, added sugars and certain nutrients, such as Vitamin D and potassium. The FDA is also proposing changes to serving size requirements in an effort to more accurately reflect what people ...

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FDA proposes updates to Nutrition Facts label on food packages

... packages that could be consumed in one sitting or multiple sittings. Require the declaration of potassium and vitamin D, nutrients that some in the U.S. population are not getting enough of, which puts them at higher risk for chronic disease. ...

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Nutrition Facts Label: Proposed Changes Aim to Better Inform Food Choices

... such as fiber and calcium; update serving sizes; list the amount of added sugars; require listing of potassium and vitamin D if present, and no longer require the labeling of Vitamins A and C. A lot has changed in the American diet since the ...

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Nutrition labels getting a makeover

... the new labels would place a bigger emphasis on total calories, added sugars and certain nutrients, such as Vitamin D and potassium. The FDA is also proposing changes to serving size requirements in an effort to more accurately reflect what people ...

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Estrovera v/s Menoquil: Get The Facts

... compounds which has been experiencing little research relating to their use in menopause. Menoquil is composed of Vitamin D, Vitamin K, Calcium, Phosphorate (as Calcium Phosphorate), Red Clover Flower Powder, Red Clover Powdered Extract, Green Tea ...

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Thursday's Show Blog

Smithsonian.com took a look at a bunch of research and came up with five supplements that are worth taking: Vitamin D. Scientists aren't sure exactly why, but people who take vitamin D live longer.

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Nutrition Labels Getting a Makeover

... the new labels would place a bigger emphasis on total calories, added sugars and certain nutrients, such as Vitamin D and potassium. The FDA is also proposing changes to serving size requirements in an effort to more accurately reflect what people ...

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5 Vitamins You Should Be Taking

... word. Smithsonian.com took a look at the research and came up with five supplements that ARE worth taking: 1. Vitamin D. Scientists aren't sure exactly why, but people who take vitamin D live longer. It's also supposed to help prevent the flu and ...

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Swap out Bacon for Bell Peppers, It's Heart Awareness Month

... number one killer. Cardiovascular disease takes about 17 million people each year. Supplements like fish oil and Vitamin D are healthy options too, especially because we don't see much sun around here! And swapping out bacon for bell peppers should ...

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Nutrition labels getting a makeover

... the new labels would place a bigger emphasis on total calories, added sugars and certain nutrients, such as Vitamin D and potassium. The FDA is also proposing changes to serving size requirements in an effort to more accurately reflect what people ...

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Immune function may be compromised by Vitamin D deficiency

Older individuals who are vitamin D deficient also tend to have compromised immune function, according to new research accepted for publication in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism .

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First Look: The FDA's Nutrition Label Gets A Makeover

... packages that could be consumed in one sitting or multiple sittings. Require the declaration of potassium and vitamin D, nutrients that some in the U.S. population are not getting enough of, which puts them at higher risk for chronic disease. ...

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First Look: The FDA's Nutrition Label Gets A Makeover

... packages that could be consumed in one sitting or multiple sittings. Require the declaration of potassium and vitamin D, nutrients that some in the U.S. population are not getting enough of, which puts them at higher risk for chronic disease. ...

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First Look: The FDA's Nutrition Label Gets A Makeover

... packages that could be consumed in one sitting or multiple sittings. Require the declaration of potassium and vitamin D, nutrients that some in the U.S. population are not getting enough of, which puts them at higher risk for chronic disease. ...

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Vitamin D deficiency linked to heart disease and inflammation risk in older adults

Washington, Feb. 26 : A new study has found that older individuals who are vitamin D deficient also tend to have compromised immune function.

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Vitamin D deficiency linked to compromised immune function: Study

Seniors who are deficient in vitamin D also tend to have compromised immune functions including inflammation and biomarkers for heart disease, according to new research.

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The "polar vortex" and multiple sclerosis

... ease the pain of winter months, especially winters the like of what we have seen lately: Make sure you are taking Vitamin D - this vitamin has been proven through various studies to play a fundamental role in the disease and it is recommended at ...

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Foods that help save your skin

... from harsh temperatures, sunlight and chemicals, and also prevents infections from entering our bodies. It makes Vitamin D and has sensors that tell our brains what is happening in the world outside our bodies. Our skin also excretes toxins and ...

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Vitamin D may not help in prevention of ailments, study says

Vitamin D is thought to help in the prevention of many ailments including heart disease, cancer and depression.

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How vitamin D deficiency may compromise immune function: Tau protein, glutamate

Older individuals who are vitamin D deficient also tend to have compromised immune function, according to new research accepted for publication in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism .

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BaseCamp31 collects goods for NHHS alumnus

... (Cream or Gel); Sunscreen (Cream or Gel); Tums; Cough Drops; Airborne Chewable; Multi Vitamins; Vitamin C; Vitamin D; Granola Bars; Packaged Cookies; Microwave Popcorn; Beef Jerky; Slim Jims; Tuna Packages; Cliff Protein Bars; Mints; MIO Drink ...

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Vitamin D deficiency may compromise immune function

Older individuals who are vitamin D deficient also tend to have compromised immune function, according to new research accepted for publication in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism .

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If you've got the SADs, this sunlight-tracking wearable could help cure it

... integrate its tracking tech into other devices and clothing, or build out its functionality with the addition of Vitamin D monitoring. For now, though, GoodLux is simply focused on getting this version one product out to market and into the hands of ...

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Vitamin D Deficiency May Compromise Immune Function

Washington, DC- Older individuals who are vitamin D deficient also tend to have compromised immune function, according to new research accepted for publication in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism .

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Seniors need vitamin D to lower risk of falls

We have always heard that vitamin D is important. But what do the latest studies say? Is there a proven benefit to supplementing with vitamin D? And what type is recommended? Deficiency symptomsfor vitamin D are often associated with bone pain.

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Vitamin D Keeps the Diabetes Away?

A deficiency of Vitamin D has been implicated with osteoporosis and bone fractures.

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Vitamin D Keeps the Diabetes Away?

A deficiency of Vitamin D has been implicated with osteoporosis and bone fractures.

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Can Vitamin D Help Donor IVF Suceed?

A number of studies have demonstrated that women are more likely to conceive with IVF if they have adequate levels of vitamin D, but no one has been quite sure whether vitamin D largely effects implantation dynamics, the quality of the embryo or some other factor.

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Medical Practitioners Recommend Earth Mama Nutritionals Ultimate Vitamin D3 Supplements To Patients

... mate Vitamin D3 was created in response to researchers claim that currently, 90% of the population is deficient in Vitamin D.

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Niehoff Study to Determine if Vitamin D Supplements Will Improve Mood in Women with Type 2 Diabetes

Loyola University Chicago Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing researchers are recruiting women for a study to determine whether raising blood levels of vitamin D can improve mood in women with diabetes.

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New study results: Vitamin D health benefits found questionable at best

In an article published this morning, February 24, 2014, WebPro News is reporting on the results of a new study, conducted by the Health Research Council of New Zealand, which call into question all of the previously touted health benefits of supplementing one's diet with Vitamin D .

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Vitamin D role in pregnancy studied

A study by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh has tied low vitamin D levels early in a woman's pregnancy to an increased risk of severe preeclampsia.

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Vitamin D Supplements Proven to be Useless

Vitamin D supplementation has been found to be not very helpful in the prevention of heart attacks, strokes or depression.

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Vitamin D and calcium disparities found among American subpopulations

Many Americans do not meet recommended intakes of calcium and vitamin D , despite the important role these vital nutrients play in bone health during all stages of the lifecycle.

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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. ...

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Nutrition Solutions / Lisa Corrado

... Yogurt packs a healthy punch for lowering blood pressure. It gets its strength from lots of calcium and Vitamin D, plus potassium. Yogurt can be high in added sugar, so buy the plain stuff and add fresh fruit to sweeten it. Greek yogurt has become ...

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Six New Superfoods Everyone Will be Eating in 2014

... they were first noticed by American health nuts. Three-quarters of a cup can provide as much as 40% of your daily Vitamin D requirement. No other fruit offers that much Vitamin D in such a small serving. Pichuberries have a tart sweetness and are ...

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the Biggest Loser Bootcamp Launches Online

... daily video messages that can be viewed on demand. Daily dose of motivation: Participants will get daily doses of "Vitamin D" - positive affirmations that Quince uses for success. Daily workouts: Participants will benefit from Quince's unique ...

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Vitamin D, calcium disparities found among American subpopulations

Many Americans do not meet recommended intakes of calcium and vitamin D, despite the important role these vital nutrients play in bone health during all stages of the lifecycle.

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Vitamin D, Calcium Disparities Found Among American Subpopulations

Many Americans do not meet recommended intakes of calcium and vitamin D, despite the important role these vital nutrients play in bone health during all stages of the lifecycle.

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Missing the sun? Prof says it's a bright idea to think about Vitamin D

The gray winter skies are a reminder that people should consider supplementing Vitamin D levels to ensure they maintain strong bones, says a Purdue University nutrition expert.

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Life Science Nutritionals Wants Canadians to Celebrate Heart Health...

... diet," says McKenzie. "Even the healthiest diets are lacking in something. Usually it's fibre, Omega 3, Calcium or Vitamin D, which are difficult to obtain through diet alone." Regular activity also helps prevent and control high blood pressure, ...

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Wright Way: What's Your D?

... am not suggesting we recklessly ditch our sunscreen altogether. But it's definitely worth taking a closer look at vitamin D and its potential health benefits, including disease prevention and, in some cases, treatment. Vitamin D has been in the news ...

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Vitamins

... be found in most people's diets in developed countries and there is no advantage to taking additional supplements. Vitamin D : Both a 2008 and 2013 review of multiple studies found that taking vitamin D supplements causes adults to live longer. ...

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Vitamin supplements worth taking

... be found in most people's diets in developed countries and there is no advantage to taking additional supplements. Vitamin D : Both a 2008 and 2013 review of multiple studies found that taking vitamin D supplements causes adults to live longer. ...

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What influences our health? Our parents and ancestors have a massive...

... lot - We are designed to be outside for most of the day. This is how humans get most of a key hormone for health, Vitamin D. High levels of Vitamin D are good. Low levels are not. Sleep a lot - Sleep in more than a rest. It appears to be a reset. We ...

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Vitamins that are actually worth taking

... be found in most people's diets in developed countries and there is no advantage to taking additional supplements. Vitamin D : Both a 2008 and 2013 review of multiple studies found that taking vitamin D supplements causes adults to live longer. ...

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Opko: Ignore The Commentary And Focus On Numbers

... formulation of 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 developed to treat secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT) which occurs due to Vitamin D insufficiency and stage 3 or 4 chronic kidney diseases (CKD). Vitamin D is not contained in any material quantity in the food ...

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Six New Superfoods Everyone will be Eating in 2014

... they were first noticed by American health nuts. Three-quarters of a cup can provide as much as 40% of your daily Vitamin D requirement. No other fruit offers that much Vitamin D in such a small serving. Pichuberries have a tart sweetness and are ...

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Just Say Hello: O Magazine Fights Loneliness

... 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 ...

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Top 10 sources of vitamin D on these dull dreary days

Mushrooms, fish and eggs and are a good substitute for the 'sunshine' vitamin when the sun just won't shine, says Rozanne Stevens Sunshine really is the best source of vitamin D, and in these dreary months we barely see the sun, let alone spend enough time outdoors.

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Common medicines should mimic the timing of the body's natural systems to prevent side-effects

... and performance-enhancing drug use. (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 ... ...

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Potential options for attacking stem cells in triple-negative breast cancer

... hat leads to cervical cancer in a world-first clinical trial. Researchers examined Kenyan women diagnosed with HPV Vitamin D as an add-on therapy could provide some relief for

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Vitamin D provides relief for those with chronic hives, study shows

Vitamin D as an add-on therapy could provide some relief for chronic hives, a condition with no cure and few treatment options, new research indicates.

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Vitamin D Provides Relief for Those With Chronic Hives, Study Shows

Vitamin D as an add-on therapy could provide some relief for chronic hives, a condition with no cure and few treatment options, new research indicates.

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Sun exposure reported to reduce the risk of breast cancer

... on days when a good part of the US is enduring arctic condition. Sun exposure us allows our bodies to manufacture Vitamin D ; however, it also exposes us to the risk of sun damage to our skin, including skin cancer. A new study has reported that sun ...

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Vitamin D Found to Provide Relief for Those with Chronic Hives

A study by researchers at the University of Nebraska Medical Center shows vitamin D as an add-on therapy could provide some relief for chronic hives, a condition with no cure and few treatment options.

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Red flag for a vitamin supplement

... Appalachian State Performance Lab in Kannapolis, who oversaw the project. "Without much sun exposure, everybody's vitamin D goes down in winter. We thought that if we kept their levels up, they might well have better muscle function and repair, and ...

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Red flag for a vitamin supplement

... Appalachian State Performance Lab in Kannapolis, who oversaw the project. "Without much sun exposure, everybody's vitamin D goes down in winter. We thought that if we kept their levels up, they might well have better muscle function and repair, and ...

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Red flag for a vitamin supplement

... Appalachian State Performance Lab in Kannapolis, who oversaw the project. "Without much sun exposure, everybody's vitamin D goes down in winter. We thought that if we kept their levels up, they might well have better muscle function and repair, and ...

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25 Horrible Things That Happen If You Don't Get Enough Sleep

... seem remote, but preliminary research suggests that the conditions could be linked. They both have been tied to Vitamin D deficiency, smoking, and general inflammation, but the exact reason for the association is still a mystery. One study in rats ...

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Vitamin D and calcium supplementation to prevent fractures in adults: ...

Annals of internal medicine , Vol. 158, No. 9. , pp. 691-696, New U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendation statement on vitamin D and calcium supplementation to prevent fractures in adults.

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How to cope when persistent winter storms lead to fatigue, stress, anxiety and depression

... said it's normal to feel slightly more fatigued during winter, especially during snowstorms. She said a lack of Vitamin D from sunlight has a significant effect on tiredness. Air pressure and precipitation also play a role. She said decreased ...

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Vitamin D role in pregnancy studied

- A study by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh has tied low vitamin D levels early in a woman's pregnancy to an increased risk of severe preeclampsia. The study was able to examine a database of 44,500 women, picking out 717 that had ...

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Can citrus ward off your risk of stroke?

... American Academy of Neurol ... A new study concludes that evidence is lacking for substantial health benefits of vitamin D-and that results of several multi-million-dollar trials currently underway are unlikely to alter this view. Vitamin D ...

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Passive smoking impairs children's responses to asthma treatment

... a year of being admitted for asthma. (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 ... A ...

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Good intentions, but inadequate sun protection practices at early childhood centres

... to sun protection information, Duignan says. "Information about the complex relationship between sun exposure, Vitamin D levels and health is a good example - obtaining adequate Vitamin D requires a balance between sun exposure and sun protection." ...

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13 Awful Things That Happen If You Don't Brush And Floss Your Teeth

... seem remote, but preliminary research suggests that the conditions could be linked. They both have been tied to Vitamin D deficiency, smoking, and general inflammation, but the exact reason for the association is still a mystery. One study in rats ...

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Vitamin D role in pregnancy studied

- A study by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh has tied low vitamin D levels early in a woman's pregnancy to an increased risk of severe preeclampsia. The study was able to examine a database of 44,500 women, picking out 717 that had ...

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GROH(R) Beauty Line Wins Two Readers' Choice Awards

The GROH Ergo Boost product line, which addresses hair growth and scalp health with a revolutionary blend of Vitamin D infused argan oil and the powerful natural antioxidant L-Ergothioneine, has been selected best new "Women's Thinning Regimen" and "Men's Thinning Treatment" for 2013.

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Good intentions, but inadequate sun protection practices at early childhood centres - study

... to sun protection information, Duignan says. "Information about the complex relationship between sun exposure, Vitamin D levels and health is a good example obtaining adequate Vitamin D requires a balance between sun exposure and sun protection." ...

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Osteoporosis more common in women

... and foods fortified with calcium, such as orange juice. Some people may need to take a calcium supplement. Vitamin D plays an important role in calcium absorption and in bone health. It is made in the skin through exposure to sunlight. Vitamin D ...

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GROH(R) Beauty Line Wins Two Readers' Choice Awards

The GROH Ergo BoostA product line, which addresses hair growth and scalp health with a revolutionary blend of Vitamin D infused argan oil and the powerful natural antioxidant L-Ergothioneine, has been selected best new "Women's Thinning Regimen" and "Men's Thinning Treatment" for 2013.

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Column: Have a talk with provider before taking multivitamins

... health? Are vitamins and supplements needed? Many American diets are lacking in potassium, fiber, calcium and vitamin D. Potassium and fiber help with heart health. Fiber is important for health and digestion and helps prevent heart disease, ...

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Tanning beds are unsafe

... of burning and a longer lasting tan. It also discusses how high-pressure beds are beneficial because they boost Vitamin D levels. There are several important facts not mentioned. With UVB emission much reduced, UVA is what promotes tanning in ...

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Sugar detox, day three: Getting started

... eat three square meals and two snacks (if you need them) a day. You'll also want to grab a good multivitamin, some Vitamin D and fiber supplements to round out your diet, and some Epsom salts, baking soda and lavender oil for your daily detox bath. ...

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Will the Diet regime Answer Software Really Work?

... a doctor approved program and is subsequently certified by main medical representatives. People with low levels of Vitamin D have much higher rates of obesity, according to numerous studies, including a study of the University of Tennessee which ...

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10 Foods to Help With A Vitamin D Deficiency

A healthy dose of sunshine can stimulate production of vitamin D, also known as the sunshine vitamin, in our bodies.

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Vitamin D role in pregnancy studied

A study by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh has tied low vitamin D levels early in a woman's pregnancy to an increased risk of severe preeclampsia.

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How A Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis Put My Marriage In Perspective

... I wanted to survive. And I did. I started going to yoga to improve my balance. I started taking vitamins (hello, Vitamin D) and began eating healthier. I said goodbye to processed foods and embraced fruits and vegetables. I also dusted life's petty ...

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PHOTO: Heres a helpful list of diet tweaks for your 50s.

... 50. Scientific journals have been bursting at the seams in recent years with new research about the importance of vitamin D, and according the data, the vast majority of women aren't getting enough. One recent study found that adults with the lowest ...

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Vitamin supplements -- how best to use them

... been shown to have no effect. A very recent review also suggests no overall important clinical benefit from using Vitamin D supplements, except maybe reduced hip fractures, but 300 to 400 people need to take it to benefit one person, so the clinical ...

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Ambroley Labs Wishes The US Olympic Team Best Of Luck In Sochi

... of ingredients. Although nothing as cosmic as meteor fragments, the easy to swallow capsules are filled with Vitamin D to help a man with his memory functions and reduce his risk of heart disease, Vitamin B to help increase his energy, performance ...

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ZenEvoa Dark Chocolate releases an herb-blend chocolate creation.

... production. Dark chocolate may also provide anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant benefits. The first creation, VITAMIN D Chocolate, is infused with Vitamin D3 which helps build strong bones, boosts immunity, and plays a role in regulating blood ...

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Vitamin D and light for health and happiness

Much research is being done on the subject of vitamin D in your body. Studies are showing that many physical ills can be prevented if you have sufficient amounts of vitamin D. How is it you get vitamin D naturally? Sunshine .

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Look at me, would you believe 'the picture of health'?

... pre-diabetic blood-sugar readings, good and bad cholesterol numbers headed in the wrong directions, low B-12 and Vitamin D readings, a lack of energy, flexibility, and stamina, and swollen ankles. Since that time, I have lost 50 pounds and kept it ...

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Ask The Pharmacist: Cold and flu season isn't over, protect yourself

... by considering probiotics, the fundamental immune supplement as far as I'm concerned. Aged garlic, CoQ10, and Vitamin D and maitake mushroom are popular antioxidants known to support immunity. Finally, if you can ditch the soda and drink more green ...

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Why you should get addicted to salmon

... no seafood during pregnancy are twice as likely to experience depression as those who eat seafood twice a week. Vitamin D helps our bodies absorb calcium and promote healthy bones - and salmon has it. Kleiner explains that not getting enough vitamin ...

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Senior Consult: Calcium levels critical for good health

... -- Greek for beside). Each is a little smaller than a dried pea. Their job is to regulate calcium, phosphorus and vitamin D metabolism. Parathyroid cells sense low calcium levels in the blood and send PTH (parathyroid hormone) into the ...

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Sarah Allison Publishers Proudly Announces a new Book by Dr. Scott...

... work in the body, and highlights popular and effective supplements, such as Cherry Flex, DONA, Avocado Soy, Vitamin D, magnesium and others. Arthritis sufferers now have access to the best, most proven natural treatments to relieve pain and ...

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We Must Build a New New York City Somewhere Warm

... and/ or earthquakes are a small price to pay for being able to live somewhere that does not cause acute Vitamin D deficiency from persistent lack of sunlight. Is there already another, less impressive city extant in the spot we choose? No matter. ...

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Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Severe Preeclampsia In Pregnant Women

Pregnant women who had insufficient levels of vitamin D during the first two trimesters of pregnancy were at a higher risk of severe preeclampsia, a new study found.

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Low Vitamin D Could Up Risk for Birth Complication: Study

TUESDAY, Feb. 4, 2014 -- Vitamin D deficiency during the first 26 weeks of pregnancy may raise an expectant mother's risk of developing a severe form of high blood pressure called preeclampsia , a new study suggests.

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People's Pharmacy: Are you getting enough Vitamin D this winter?

Unless you are taking a supplement, most of your vitamin D is made by your skin when it is exposed to sunlight.

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Vitamin D supplementation: A waste of time and money?

It's only a month into 2014 and already there have been nearly 70 new studies on vitamin D. Vitamin D supplementation is certainly a hot topic.

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Haneke Design Develops Mobile App That Helps Take the Mystery out of Causes of Vitamin D Deficiency

Developed by expert physicians, Vitamin-D Proa can aid patients and their doctors discover underlying medical conditions contributing to low vitamin D and guide appropriate treatment options.

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What influences our health? Our parents and ancestors have a massive...

... lot - We are designed to be outside for most of the day. This is how humans get most of a key hormone for health, Vitamin D. High levels of Vitamin D are good. Low levels are not. Sleep a lot - Sleep in more than a rest. It appears to be a reset. We ...

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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. ...

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Low Vitamin D Could Up Risk for Birth Complication: Study

Vitamin D deficiency during the first 26 weeks of pregnancy may raise an expectant mother's risk of developing a severe form of high blood pressure called preeclampsia, a new study suggests.

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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 ...

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Vitamin D Supplements: FAQ

Feb. 3, 2014 -- Vitamin D had been gaining a reputation as a ''wonder supplement."

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Vitamin D Supplements: FAQ

... option there are some features of our site that still require you to log in for privacy reasons. Feb. 3, 2014 -- Vitamin D had been gaining a reputation as a ''wonder supplement." Studies have suggested it can help bone and heart health , ease mild ...

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Vitamins A to Z

... No downside, but cost. But if we had a cure for the common cold, we would know about it. There have been so many Vitamin D studies. There could be benefits in a variety of areas, but none are conclusively proven. These studies need more studies; ...

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5 Flu Myths Debunked

... when it comes to staying healthy this season? Here's the truth behind five common flu-fighting myths: The truth: Vitamin D is just as helpful: People who took roughly 2,000 IU of vitamin D daily over two years were less likely to get sick than those ...

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PHOTO: A stock image of a man with the flu.

... what should you believe and what advice should you toss when it comes to staying healthy this season? The truth: Vitamin D is just as helpful: People who took roughly 2,000 IU of vitamin D daily over two years were less likely to get sick than those ...

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Better balance needed in vitamin and mineral deabte

... they are taking," she says. Ms Quesnel referred to the current debates about the potential pros and cons of using vitamin D and a study that raised questions about fish oil. Although occasional studies questioned fish oil's benefits, the vast ...

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These Football Friendships Are Proof That You Can Overcome Differences

... 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 ...

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Are you vitamin D-ficient?

We live in Winnipeg, or Winterpeg as it's affectionately known. Vitamin D is made in the skin upon exposure to the sun's UV rays.

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Vitamin D Supplements Reduce Pain In Fibromyalgia Sufferers

Patients with fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) typically have widespread chronic pain and fatigue. For those with low vitamin D levels, vitamin D supplements can reduce pain and may be a cost-effective alternative or adjunct to other treatment, say ...

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Here Comes The Sun To Lower Your Blood Pressure

... vessels, significantly lowers blood pressure, and alters NO metabolite levels in the circulation, without changing vitamin D levels. Further experiments indicate that pre-formed stores of NO in the upper skin layers are involved in mediating these ...

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DNA Of Ancient Human Spawns New Theory Of Why Europeans Became White

... to regions with less sunlight. Lighter skin absorbs more ultraviolet rays, an important adaptation for making Vitamin D in sun-poor environments. Our body naturally produces Vitamin D when ultraviolet rays in sunshine strike the skin. Vitamin D is ...

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D is for Dancers - the vitamin, that is

When thinking about dancers and the nutrition/injury prevention link, it is interesting consider some of the information available on Vitamin D deficiency and its effects on athletic performance.

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More for a Healthy 2014

... So pick up the phone and get in touch with someone you haven't talked to in months. 6. Get more sunshine. For the vitamin D and simply the stress lowering effects nature has on us. Vitamin D is found naturally in very few food sources so the body ...

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10 Natural ways to improve your child's health

... and overall well-being. These ideas for natural child health are easy on the wallet and easy to implement. Vitamin D is vital for your child's healthy bone and immune system development, but many kids (and adults) border on vitamin D deficiency. One ...

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