What is Vitamin D and What are Vitamin D Benefits?

It has long been established that one of the primary vitamin D benefits is bone strength, but new research shows that it may play a major role in many other health concerns as well. Recent studies show that . . . → Read More: What is Vitamin D and What are Vitamin D Benefits?

Three-Fourths of US Teens and Adults Deficient in Vitamin D

Over the past decade vitamin D, long known as a key to bone strength, has also been linked to prevention of a host illnesses, ranging from cancer and heart disease to asthma. But during that same period, a dramatic trend to being deficient in vitamin D has spread to as much as three fourths of the adult US population. . . . → Read More: Three-Fourths of US Teens and Adults Deficient in Vitamin D

Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Obesity and Chronic Pain Conditions

Could a deficiency of vitamin D be linked to both obesity and chronic pain conditions? A new Mayo Clinic Study says yes on both counts.

The study focused on patients who were being treated for chronic pain conditions and who had been prescribed narcotic pain medication. The results showed that patients who had low Vitamin D levels . . . → Read More: Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Obesity and Chronic Pain Conditions

Vitamin D Benefits May Include Preventing Certain Types of Cancer

Studies on “sunshine vitamin” deficiencies indicate that the list of vitamin D benefits may well include preventing various forms of cancer. . . . → Read More: Vitamin D Benefits May Include Preventing Certain Types of Cancer

Vitamin D Benefits: Improved Brain Function, Heart Health, Immunity

The list of vitamin D benefits is continually growing. Ongoing research is proving that it builds the brain as well as the bones, and may be a significant factor in helping older people stay healthy and vital. . . . → Read More: Vitamin D Benefits: Improved Brain Function, Heart Health, Immunity

Vitamin D Benefits: Deficiency Linked to Several Forms of Cancer

Medical research in both the US and Europe suggests vitamin D benefits may include preventing cancer. Studies have shown that insufficient exposure to sunlight, resulting in a vitamin D deficiency, was directly linked to incidence of cancer. . . . → Read More: Vitamin D Benefits: Deficiency Linked to Several Forms of Cancer

Vitamin D and Depression: Can Increased Intake Help?

Vitamin D and depression may be linked; is it possible that increasing levels of vitamin D can lift depression? . . . → Read More: Vitamin D and Depression: Can Increased Intake Help?

Vitamin D and Heart Health

Vitamin D and heart health are closely connected. New research shows that chronic vitamin D deficiency may be a factor in heart disease, high blood pressure and metabolic syndrome. . . . → Read More: Vitamin D and Heart Health