Vitamin D Deficiency - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Vitamin D the sunshine vitamin is essential for strong bones. Vitamin D deficiency is reportedly increasing worldwide and cause bone pain and muscle weakness.
Vitamin D the sunshine vitamin is essential for strong bones. Vitamin D deficiency is reportedly increasing worldwide and cause bone pain and muscle weakness.
‘Increased intake of vitamin D rich foods like fish, tofu, milk products, mushroom, etc., may protect against heart-related problems.’
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The study was conducted during 2001-2012 and included 1,514 men and 1,528 women from the greater Athens area, in Greece. In the lowest, middle, and highest categories of vitamin D intake, cardiovascular events (such as heart attacks and strokes) occurred in 24%, 17%, and 12% of men and 14%, 10%, and 11% of women.
In contrast with vitamin D supplementation trials that have shown modest to neutral beneficial effects on heart health, this study revealed that increased vitamin D intake from food sources may protect against heart-related problems, especially in men.
Vitamin D Supplementation may Fight High Blood Pressure in Children
Taking a high dose of vitamin D supplements every day for six months can lower blood pressure in overweight and obese vitamin D-deficient children, reveals a new study.
Taking a high dose of vitamin D supplements every day for six months can lower blood pressure in overweight and obese vitamin D-deficient children, reveals a new study.
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Vitamin D and Omega 3 Supplements may Not Lower Risk of Systemic Inflammation
Vitamin D and omega 3 supplements taken over the course of a year were associated with a decrease in biomarkers of inflammation.
Vitamin D and omega 3 supplements taken over the course of a year were associated with a decrease in biomarkers of inflammation.
High Doses of Vitamin D Yield Minimal Benefit for Critically Ill Patients
High doses of vitamin D cannot improve health outcomes for critically ill patients as such supplements do not decrease mortality or improve other non-fatal outcomes, reveals a new study.
High doses of vitamin D cannot improve health outcomes for critically ill patients as such supplements do not decrease mortality or improve other non-fatal outcomes, reveals a new study.
