Vitamin D News and Research

Latest Vitamin D News and Research

Snacking on pistachios may combat metabolic syndrome risk without weight gain

More than half of Americans do not currently meet the daily recommendation of 5–7 ounce equivalents of nuts and seeds per week.

7 Feb 2024

Patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease may benefit from increased dietary niacin intake

Whether higher dietary niacin intake lowers the risk of all-cause, heart and cerebrovascular disease(s).

6 Feb 2024

New insights on how diet regulates allergic responses

The intricate relationship that exists between humans and the gut microbiome has become a hot research topic, and scientists are constantly uncovering new reasons why a healthy diet can lead to a healthier life.

1 Feb 2024

Study observes rapid immune response in individuals switching to vegan and keto diets

Researchers evaluated the impact of vegan and ketogenic diets on immune response and gut microbiota in humans.

1 Feb 2024

Is there an association between vitamin D, immunocompetence, and aging?

The role of an individual’s immunocompetence in the responsiveness to vitamin D.

1 Feb 2024

Study finds links between prenatal substance exposure and childhood mental health

An observational study found links between prenatal substance exposure and mental health in children 10–12, but also found that controlling for environment and genetics eliminated many associations.

31 Jan 2024

Evidence reveals the prevalence of childhood vitamin D deficiency in industrialized England

Evidence from teeth reveals that vitamin D deficiency during childhood was likely a major issue in industrialized England, according to a study published January 31, 2024 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Anne Marie Snoddy of the University of Otago, New Zealand and colleagues.

31 Jan 2024

New study recommends 2000 IU daily vitamin D supplementation

The evidence for 2000 international units (IU) of vitamin D supplementation per day.

31 Jan 2024

Vitamin D deficiency linked to increased dementia risk, supplements may help

Study in the UK Biobank cohort found vitamin D deficiency and insufficiency significantly increase the risk of dementia, Alzheimer's, and vascular dementia, with supplementation potentially reducing these risks.

30 Jan 2024

New review aims to help clinicians diagnose and manage PCOS

A recent review article in CMAJ explores the state of current knowledge on the diagnosis and treatment of this chronic disorder.

30 Jan 2024

New scientific statement outlines recommendations for diagnosing, managing cerebral venous thrombosis

A new scientific statement from the American Heart Association emphasizes the need to increase patients' and physicians' awareness of cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT) to improve the recognition of this condition and initiate prompt medical treatment.

29 Jan 2024

Kiwifruit improves vitality and mood in as little as four days

Kiwifruit has proven itself as a powerful mood booster and new research from the University of Otago has shown just how fast its effects can be.

24 Jan 2024

Is serum vitamin D status linked to dental caries or molar incisor hypomineralisation in children?

The potential association between serum vitamin D status and the prevalence and number of teeth affected by dental caries.

24 Jan 2024

Dietary carotenoids may reduce risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, study suggests

Study found no direct link between total dietary vitamin A intake and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) risk, but observed an inverse correlation between provitamin A carotenoid consumption and NAFLD risk.

23 Jan 2024

Body mass index found to mediate causal associations between Helicobacter pylori infections and coronary artery disease risk

Coronary heart disease (CHD) and H. Pylori.

23 Jan 2024

From pregnancy to pension: Mangoes improve diet, study shows

The beneficial effects of mango consumption in two adult subgroups: women of childbearing age (WCA) and older adults.

23 Jan 2024

Plant protein in midlife boosts chances of healthy aging, study finds

A study in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition reveals that higher dietary protein intake, especially plant protein, in middle adulthood significantly increases the likelihood of healthy aging, reducing chronic diseases and improving physical and mental health.

18 Jan 2024

Plant-based protein emerges as champion for healthy aging in women

Women who consume higher amounts of protein, especially protein from plant-based sources, develop fewer chronic diseases and are more likely to be healthier overall as they age, according to a study led by researchers at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging (HNRCA) at Tufts University and published Jan. 17 in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

17 Jan 2024

Higher antioxidant intake linked to lower back pain risk in women, study finds

Study investigates the link between dietary antioxidant intake and low back pain, revealing that higher antioxidant levels, particularly selenium and zinc, may reduce the likelihood of low back pain in American women.

16 Jan 2024

Study finds low-dose calcium as effective as the WHO's recommended high-dose in preventing preeclampsia and preterm births

Researchers assessed the noninferiority of a 500-mg daily dose of calcium supplementation compared to a 1500-mg dose in preventing preeclampsia and preterm birth in pregnant women in India and Tanzania.

16 Jan 2024

Vitamin D News and Research

Latest Vitamin D News and Research

Snacking on pistachios may combat metabolic syndrome risk without weight gain

Patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease may benefit from increased dietary niacin intake

New insights on how diet regulates allergic responses

Study observes rapid immune response in individuals switching to vegan and keto diets

Is there an association between vitamin D, immunocompetence, and aging?

Study finds links between prenatal substance exposure and childhood mental health

Evidence reveals the prevalence of childhood vitamin D deficiency in industrialized England

New study recommends 2000 IU daily vitamin D supplementation

Vitamin D deficiency linked to increased dementia risk, supplements may help

New review aims to help clinicians diagnose and manage PCOS

New scientific statement outlines recommendations for diagnosing, managing cerebral venous thrombosis

Kiwifruit improves vitality and mood in as little as four days

Is serum vitamin D status linked to dental caries or molar incisor hypomineralisation in children?

Dietary carotenoids may reduce risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, study suggests

Body mass index found to mediate causal associations between Helicobacter pylori infections and coronary artery disease risk

From pregnancy to pension: Mangoes improve diet, study shows

Plant protein in midlife boosts chances of healthy aging, study finds

Plant-based protein emerges as champion for healthy aging in women

Higher antioxidant intake linked to lower back pain risk in women, study finds

Study finds low-dose calcium as effective as the WHO's recommended high-dose in preventing preeclampsia and preterm births

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