Low blood levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] have been associated with impaired glucose tolerance and diabetes.
Researchers at Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, in Tehran, Iran studied the effects of vitamin D3 + calcium–fortified yogurt drink on blood sugar control in people with type 2 diabetes. Continue reading Yogurt fortified with vitamin D to help control diabetes
Cancer-related considerations didn’t figure prominently in the new Dietary Reference Intakes for vitamin D established by the Institute of Medicine (IOM).
Here’s what we know, according to the IOM. Continue reading Is there a role for vitamin D in cancer prevention?
NutraIngredients.com has a review. Continue reading The science of vitamin D
Writing for the California Technology Assessment Forum, Dr. Jeffrey Tice at the University of California has reviewed vitamin D and calcium as an option to lower the risk of osteoporotic fractures.
Here’s what we know. Continue reading Vitamin D and prevention of osteoporotic fractures
Researchers at Stanford University School of Medicine, in Redwood City, California, evaluated the effects of vitamin D combined with calcium supplementation on melanoma skin cancers. Continue reading Failure to lower skin cancer risk with vitamin D
It has been observed that low levels of vitamin D and calcium are associated with higher risk of type 2 diabetes.
Now, researchers in Boston report an explanation underlying the relationship. Continue reading More research on vitamin D and diabetes
A multifactorial fall-risk assessment including a fall history, physical exam, gait and balance evaluation, and environmental assessment is recommended for all older adults who have fallen or have a problem with gait or balance, according to Dr. Sara Bradley, assistant professor of geriatrics and palliative medicine at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, in New York City. Continue reading Lower your risk of falling
Researchers at the University of Michigan, in Ann Arbor, investigated the association between vitamin D and BMI (body mass index). Continue reading Vitamin D levels and adiposity
Colorectal cancer is strongly associated with a Western lifestyle.
Researchers at Harvard Medical School, in Boston, present an overview of the evidence. Continue reading Options to prevent colorectal cancer
The Women’s Health Initiative reported a 17% excess in urinary tract stone formation with calcium + vitamin D supplements.
Now, researchers in the US evaluated whether this risk might be modified by certain patient characteristics. Continue reading Risk of kidney stones with calcium and vitamin D
Prof. Ernst has reviewed the evidence.
Here’s what we know. Continue reading CAM options to treat menopausal symptoms
Cognitive impairment is common in multiple sclerosis (MS), but few studies have examined this relationship.
Researchers at MidAmerica Neuroscience Institute in Lenexa, Kansas, reported their findings during the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers 24th Annual Conference and the Third Joint Meeting of Americas Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis. Continue reading Relationship between vitamin D and learning in MS
The Endocrine Society has published guidelines. Continue reading Evaluation, treatment, and prevention of vitamin D deficiency
Researchers at the University of Sheffield, in the UK, reviewed the evidence for calcium in reducing the recurrence of adenomas (benign tumors) and the occurrence of colorectal cancer. Continue reading Review: Supplemental calcium to prevent colorectal cancer
Low intake of fish, polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) and vitamin D deficiency has been suggested to play a role in the development of schizophrenia.
Researchers from Scandinavia evaluated the association between the intake of different fish species, PUFA, and vitamin D, and the prevalence of psychotic-like symptoms in Swedish women. Continue reading Fatty acids, vitamin D, and the risk of psychotic-like symptoms
Vitamin D plays a role in the immune response to infection.
Researchers in New Zealand studied whether vitamin D deficiency was associated with a lower immune response and worse outcomes in patients admitted to the hospital with community-acquired pneumonia. Continue reading Vitamin D deficiency and the risk of dying from pneumonia
Many studies suggest that we may need more vitamin D than presently recommended to prevent chronic disease.
Dr. Christine Gonzalez reviewed the evidence for disease prevention. Let’s focus on what’s known and what requires more evidence. Continue reading Here’s what we know about vitamin D
Researchers at the MedStar Research Institute, in Hyattsville, Maryland, reviewed studies of nutrition in women.
Those emphasizing gender differences in nutritional requirements were selected for this review. Continue reading Supplements or food to prevent heart disease in women?
This year, 2 studies concluded that vitamin D3 is more potent. Continue reading Vitamin D3 vs D2: Comparison of potency
There’s a short list of food sources of vitamin D.
Researchers from Boston compared the bioavailability of vitamins D2 and D3 from orange juice vs capsules. Continue reading Orange juice as a source of vitamin D