A new study found a Vitamin D deficiency could be associated with a higher ratio of total cholesterol to HDL in addition to lower levels of HDL-cholesterol. This higher ratio of total cholesterol to HDL has been associated with increased cardiovascular risks more than those seen with other cholesterol measures like LDL-cholesterol (often called bad…
A new study has found a majority of people who live with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) could be deficient in Vitamin D. Participants in this double-blind randomized controlled trial received one of the following protocols: A Placebo A Vitamin D Supplement and a Probiotic Placebo A Vitamin D Supplement and a Probiotic Participants provided a…
A first of its kind study has shown taking a daily Vitamin D3 supplement may improve autism symptoms of children. 109 children, ages 3 thru 10 years of age participated in this double-blind, randomized clinical trial. The study lasted four months. The daily doses of D3 given to the participants worked out to be 300…
A new study has found children who are deficient in Vitamin D are more likely to develop asthma as well as allergies and eczema. According to researchers this study was the first of its kind to track Vitamin D levels from birth to the onset of the asthmatic condition. A clear link between prolonged Vitamin…
A Cochrane review of nine studies has found taking Vitamin D supplements alongside a standard asthma medication may reduce severe asthma attacks. 7 of the 9 studies reviewed involved over 400 children and the remaining 2 studies looked at over 600 adults. Overall the review concluded that taking Vitamin D might reduce the risk of…
New research has found daily Vitamin D supplementation may reduce the risk of breast cancer in older women. Over 200 postmenopausal women participated in this randomized, controlled clinical trial. All the women in the study were overweight or obese. Each participant supplemented with 2000 IU of Vitamin D daily. The study lasted 1 year. The…
According to a new study supplementation of Vitamin D may improve fasting glucose levels as well as insulin resistance in healthy adults. 96 healthy adults were randomly determined to receive either a placebo or a Vitamin D3 supplement (420 IU) daily. The study lasted 1 year. Results showed increases in serum blood levels of Vitamin…
A new study highlighting seasonal variations in Vitamin D as a factor in brain development has found lower levels of Vitamin D in pregnant women might be associated with certain learning disabilities in children. Researchers in this study found 8.9% of children conceived during the months of January, February and March had some type of…
A new study has found a high percentage of young adults, teens and children who experience migraine headaches appear to have deficiencies in certain nutrients like Co Enzyme Q10, riboflavin (Vitamin B2) and Vitamin D. A database which included patients with migraines was the basis of this study. Blood levels for these 3 nutrients (Co…
Over 50% of all menstruating women in every age category experience Dysmenorrheal, the medical term for menstrual cramps. Derived from Greek, dysmenorrheal literally means “difficult monthly flow” and usually refers to the pain women experience either just before or during the first few days of their menstrual period. The pain may be in the lower…