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10/30/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Being deficient in vitamin D may worsen rheumatoid arthritis symptoms

A study published in the Journal of Natural Science, Biology and Medicine has shown that being deficient in vitamin D may lead to or worsen rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease wherein the immune system mistakenly attacks the joints, creating inflammation. This inflammation causes the tissue lining the inside of the joints to […]

10/26/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Low levels of vitamin D3 could trigger the onset of Type 2 diabetes

The connection between high sugar consumption and type 2 diabetes is clearly established, but there’s a more surprising nutritional factor that everyone should know about that can also play a role in the development of the disease. Researchers from the University of Toronto discovered that people who are lacking in vitamin D3 are more likely […]

10/26/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

The link between vitamin D deficiency and rheumatoid arthritis

Research has shown that a deficiency in vitamin D may be one of the causes of the development or worsening of rheumatoid arthritis. The study, which was published in the Journal of Natural Science, Biology and Medicine, has looked at the link between vitamin D levels and rheumatoid arthritis. Vitamin D is said to have […]

10/20/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Vitamin D and kidney health: Autoimmune diseases often lead to renal failure; increased levels of vitamin D found to improve proteinuria

It’s believed that inadequate vitamin D levels can increase one’s susceptibility to disease, and vice versa. The effects of vitamin D on disease are such that many experts have recommended supplementing this vitamin to people suffering from autoimmune disease such as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Curcumin has been endorsed for this purpose as well, owing […]

10/20/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Vitamin D could reduce sports injuries: Deficiency is implicated in higher risk of fractures and compromised muscle function

A deficiency of vitamin D can make one more susceptible to sports-related injuries. According to one recent study, this is certainly the case in football, which has since become known as one of the sports with the highest injury rates. The participants for this particular study were taken from the 2015 National Football League (NFL) […]

10/14/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

A natural treatment for PCOS: Vitamin D

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common female endocrine disorder that affects fertility. Although there is no cure yet for PCOS, there are many ways to improve or eliminate PCOS symptoms naturally. One of these is vitamin D supplementation. According to a systematic review published in the Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, vitamin D […]

10/07/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Are you pre-diabetic? Study finds multivitamins, omega-3s are a “safe, economical, and effective means” of lowering diabetes risk

Contrary to popular belief, being pre-diabetic does not doom you to becoming diabetic. New studies are now proving the powerful effects of diet and lifestyle in the prevention and treatment of all diabetic conditions. Just recently, scientists and nutritionists have found evidence that suggest supplementing with multivitamins and omega-3 fatty acids is strong enough to […]

10/05/2018 / By Vicki Batts

How vitamin D supports brain health and works to reduce depression risk

Recent research has shown that vitamin D supports overall brain health, and that this vital nutrient can even help relieve depression. Estimates suggest that at least one billion people struggle with vitamin D deficiency worldwide, and another 350 million suffer with depression. While it may not be a cure-all, ensuring that you are getting enough […]

09/22/2018 / By Vicki Batts

The “sunshine vitamin” demonstrates DRAMATIC effects on the reduction of asthma

New findings from a Cochrane Review have underscored the importance of vitamin D, particularly for people who struggle with asthma. Evidence from a number of randomized trials shows that supplementing with vitamin D can help reduce severe asthma attacks. While the “sunshine vitamin” is known for its role in calcium absorption and bone health, science […]

09/04/2018 / By Tracey Watson

As the New York Times attacks vitamin D, whooping cough – easily prevented with the low-cost nutrient – is making a comeback across America

The New York Times is on a mission: Get people to believe that at least 80 percent of them have normal vitamin D levels; that the nutrient is only important in the prevention of rickets in children and osteomalacia (a softening of the bones) in adults; that normal levels of vitamin D are anything above […]

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