According to a researcher from Oregon State University, supplements that contain Vitamin D and Vitamin C in addition to other micronutrients, sometimes in dosages exceeding the Recommended Daily Allowances, are an effective, low cost and safe way of aiding the body’s Immune System in fighting off acute respiratory tract diseases and even COVID-19. The findings…
A 13% reduction in the risk of developing Type-2 Diabetes was seen in individuals who took in more than 500 IU of Vitamin D daily according to data published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Additionally people who had the highest blood levels of Vitamin D (measured as greater than 25 ng/ml) had a…
According to researchers, Vitamin D supplements could help in boosting a person’s resistance to respiratory infections, like the Coronavirus, and/or limit the severity of the ailment in those infected. An article just published in the Irish Medical Journal recommends adults take 1000 – 2000 IU of Vitamin D daily to see the benefits of increased…
A 13 year follow up study has found higher vitamin D levels in middle age may determine improvements in cognitive outcomes later in life. This positive association applied only to participants with low educational levels. Cognitive reserve, the idea used to explain why the same degrees of neuropathology or brain damage affects some people and…
Current research shown while Vitamin C and Vitamin D can alleviate metabolic syndrome combing exercise with these supplements maximizes the impact to alleviate metabolic syndrome. Over 150 individual’s ages between 30 to 50 years of age participated in the Randomized Controlled Trial. Participants were assigned to one of six groups: Vitamin C group: participants took…
Over 12,500 individuals took part in 17 cohort studies that were then grouped together and were used as the basis for a recent article evaluating the research on the risk of colorectal cancer and circulating Vitamin D status. 5,706 participants had colorectal cancer and 7,107 participants were used as controls, all had varying levels of…
According to new research, a link exists between higher serum Vitamin D levels and lower plasma Cholesterol levels in primary school children. Children with serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels above 80 nmol/l had lower LDL (low-density lipoprotein) and total Cholesterol levels when compare with children whose 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels were below 50 nmol/l. Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D…
Researchers have found combining Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids and Vitamin D might benefit women who suffer from Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). PCOS is an endocrine disorder which is believed to affect anywhere between 6% and 10% of women of reproductive age. PCOS is characterized by impaired fertility, hyperandrogenism, menstrual dysfunction and polycystic ovaries. There have…
Researchers have found that women who have sufficient levels of Vitamin D may be more likely to become pregnant and have a live birth when compared to women whose Vitamin D levels are considered to be insufficient. Data collected as part of the Effects of Aspirin in Gestation and Reproduction (EAGer) study was analyzed. This…
According to a new study supplementing with a high-dose of Vitamin D may improve language and motor skills development as well as improve weight gain in malnourished children. 185 severely malnourished children between the ages of 6 and 58 months provided the data for this trial. All the participants were given high energy food sachets…