Are You Getting Enough Vitamin D?

Are You Getting Enough Vitamin D?

Vitamin D is well-known for being important for bone health. It’s also been studied for its possible link to a lower risk of a wide variety of conditions. But even though you can get vitamin D from food, supplements, or spending time in the sunshine,  many people don’t get enough of it. Why? Maybe you don’t … Read more

Excessive use of Vitamin D supplements leads to severe ailments in man – check how it can be harmful

Excessive use of Vitamin D supplements leads to severe ailments in man – check how it can be harmful

In a shocking incident, a man was hospitalised recently for consuming vitamin D supplements, more than was recommended, a case study published in the British Medical Journal. The study pointed out that the man took the supplement dose along with 19 other supplements he was recommended by a private nutritionist as part of a regimen. … Read more

Can Vitamin D help you lose weight?

Can Vitamin D help you lose weight?

By Shivani Sikri What is vitamin D used for?Vitamin D is essential for bone metabolism, but its health effects go far beyond this aspect. It is considered as a quasi-hormone, with potential benefits throughout the body. Its links with the immune system are, in particular, much studied. Indeed, optimal levels of vitamin D reduce the … Read more

New study finds Milk and water as the most efficient vehicles for absorbing vitamin D

New study finds Milk and water as the most efficient vehicles for absorbing vitamin D

According to a new study, the most efficient vehicle for absorbing vitamin D is milk and water. Multiple health issues have been linked with Vitamin D insufficiency, including immune response to Covid-19 and estimates have shown that about 40 per cent of the European population could be suffering from vitamin D deficiencies, while at least … Read more

UK reviews Vitamin D intake for South Asians, at-risk groups

UK reviews Vitamin D intake for South Asians, at-risk groups

The UK’s health service has launched a new review to promote the importance of Vitamin D and identify ways to improve intake across the population, especially among those most likely to be deficient such as South Asians. Vitamin D deficiency is linked to rickets in children and bone pain and muscle weakness in adults. A … Read more

Vitamin D Won’t Help Ease Irritable Bowel Syndrome

By Robert PreidtHealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Aug. 5, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Taking vitamin D supplements won’t improve painful symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), British researchers report. IBS is a chronic digestive disorder that can cause stomach cramps, bloating, diarrhea and constipation. Symptoms come and go for some people, but the condition can severely affect … Read more

People are shifting towards healthier alternatives to improve their immune system: Raj Sahetiya

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One must ensure a daily vitamin D intake of 600 IU/day (15 µg/day) as recommended by Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) – National Institute of Nutrition (NIN). With over 3 Crore Indians affected by COVID-19 to date, the long-standing need to boost immunity and maintain a healthy diet has received its due importance. People … Read more

Healthy Levels of Vitamin D May Boost Breast Cancer Outcomes

By Ernie Mundell and Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporters THURSDAY, June 10, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Breast cancer patients who have adequate levels of vitamin D — the “sunshine vitamin” — at the time of their diagnosis have better long-term outcomes, a new study finds. Combined with the results of prior research, the new findings suggest … Read more

High-Dose Vitamin D Won’t Prevent Seniors’ Falls

FRIDAY, Dec. 11, 2020 (HealthDay News) — High doses of vitamin D may increase seniors’ risk of falls, rather than reduce it, according to a new study. Preliminary studies suggested vitamin D may increase muscle strength and improve balance, so Johns Hopkins researchers investigated whether high doses of vitamin D might reduce the risk … Read more