Air is an overlooked source of nutrients—evidence shows we can inhale some vitamins
You know that feeling you get when you take a breath of fresh air in nature? There may be more to it than a simple lack of ...
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Why your Vitamin D levels may be low despite sun exposure
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Calcium Deficiency? 5 Drinks That Can Give You Stronger Bones
Calcium is essential for maintaining strong bones, teeth, and overall health. However, calcium deficiency is increasingly common due to poor dietary choices, lifestyle factors, and medical conditions.
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Non-invasive, low-cost tool developed for assessing risk of vitamin D deficiency in young women
Vitamin D, an essential nutrient, is naturally produced through sun exposure and certain foods. However, excessive sunburn ...
NHS says everyone in UK should take this vitamin in autumn and winter
The NHS has said: "Everyone over the age of 1 year should have 10 micrograms (mcg or µg) or 400 international units (IU) of ...
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When sun protection begets malnutrition: Vitamin D deficiency in Japanese women
Researchers have developed a non-invasive, low-cost tool for assessing the risk of vitamin D deficiency in young women called ViDDPreS (Vitamin D Deficiency Predicting Scoring).
The physical change that could predict whether you’re going to get dementia up to nine years before a diagnosis
DEMENTIA can cause a number of physical changes in a person – but some of these changes could appear years before a diagnosis ...
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Vitamin D supplements may lower blood pressure in older adults with obesity
Vitamin D supplementation may help manage hypertension, particularly in older adults with overweight or obesity, a new study ...
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Vitamin D: The "Wonder" Vitamin? Deficiency Tied to 5 Serious Health Risks
Vitamin D, also known as the "sunshine vitamin," does much more than strengthen bones; it can support the immune system, lift ...
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Vitamin D Supplements Lower Blood Pressure in Older Adults with Obesity, Study Finds
New research finds that taking a daily vitamin D supplement may help lower blood pressure, especially for older adults with ...
I'm a nutritionist — these are hidden symptoms of vitamin D deficiency
Many people don’t fully understand the role vitamin D plays in our bodies, despite parts of the UK population being classified as deficient at this time of year ...