Vitamin D News and Research

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From the forest to the table: Study reveals nutritional powerhouses in the wild

Researchers discovered that forageable plants in Syracuse, NY, offer comparable or superior nutritional benefits to commercial foods, particularly in antioxidant-rich wild fruits, vegetables, and herbs. These findings suggest wild plants could be vital in addressing nutritional deficiencies in food-insecure urban areas.

2 Nov 2023

Tufts researchers explore the science of aging

Anti-wrinkle creams, superfoods that keep you young, dietary supplements that promise improved memory, "immortal" cells that can renew themselves forever - in our stores and media, claims about aging abound.

2 Nov 2023

Study uncovers link between salt-adding habits and type 2 diabetes

A recent study explored the possible interaction of added salt in food with the rate of new type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) to understand the contribution of long-term sodium intake to diabetes incidence.

2 Nov 2023

Influence of healthy lifestyle habits on chronic disorders

The health benefits of regular exercise, a healthy diet, and adequate sleep.

2 Nov 2023

Popular fad diets can pack a nutritional punch, new study reveals

Researchers evaluate popular fad diets in the USA against Dietary Guidelines for Americans, finding some can achieve high nutritional quality with minor adjustments. The study reveals that diets like low-FODMAP, vegan, and military can score well on the Healthy Eating Index when planned carefully.

29 Oct 2023

Smaller employers weigh a big-company fix for scarce primary care: Their own clinics

With his company's health costs soaring and his workers struggling with high blood pressure and other medical conditions, Winston Griffin, CEO of Laurel Grocery Co., knew his company had to do something.

27 Oct 2023

Doubts abound about a new Alzheimer’s blood test

For the first time, people worried about their risk of Alzheimer's disease can go online, order a blood test, and receive results in the privacy of their homes.

26 Oct 2023

Healthy eating may be a key player in COPD risk reduction

The association between diet quality and the odds of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

26 Oct 2023

Starchy vegetables: A vital vehicle for essential nutrients

A perspective recently published in Frontiers in Nutrition underscores the unique role starchy vegetables play as a vital vehicle for essential nutrients

25 Oct 2023

Eating ultra-processed foods puts your liver at risk, new study warns

Research found a significant link between the consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and increased risks of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, liver cirrhosis, and severe hepatic illnesses. The findings suggest that reducing UPF intake could be key to enhancing liver health and well-being.

25 Oct 2023

Global clinical trial provides new evidence on simvastatin and vitamin C for COVID-19

The Global Coalition for Adaptive Research (GCAR) in collaboration with the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC, on behalf of the REMAP-CAP Investigator Network, announce clinical trial results examining the use of vitamin C and simvastatin to treat severely ill patients with COVID-19.

25 Oct 2023

Can Beta-carotene boost cognitive health? Study reveals promising insights

A systematic review explores the potential of β-carotene in enhancing cognitive function, revealing its potential benefits and the importance of dietary interventions for cognitive health.

22 Oct 2023

New rice discovery could be good news diabetics and rice lovers

Good news for those who can't get enough of rice but are worried about their sugar and carb intakes.

20 Oct 2023

Can selenium and vitamin E supplementation prevent recurrence and progression of non–muscle-invasive bladder cancer?

The use of vitamin E and selenium in preventing the recurrence and progression of NMIBC.

19 Oct 2023

How does diet impact rosacea and acne?

The associations between diet, rosacea, and acne.

19 Oct 2023

How the gut microbiome contributes to schizophrenia

Researchers explore potential relationships between schizophrenia, the gut microbiome, the gut-brain axis, and short-chain fatty acids.

19 Oct 2023

Falling folate levels sound alarm for urgent UK food fortification

A study from the University of Cambridge used UK National Diet and Nutrition Survey data from 2008-2019 to examine folate levels, particularly in females of reproductive age. The study found a significant decline in both RBC and serum folate concentrations across all age groups, emphasizing the need for mandatory folic acid fortification in the UK.

16 Oct 2023

Balancing nutritional needs in children: Study highlights risks in plant-based and meat-based diets

The nutritional status of children and adolescents consuming plant-based diets compared to meat-containing diets.

16 Oct 2023

How does nutrition influence osteoarthritis prevention and management?

The influence of nutrition on osteoarthritis (OA).

16 Oct 2023

Investigational drug restores calcium levels in rare genetic disorder

An investigational drug, encaleret, restored calcium levels in people with autosomal dominant hypocalcemia type 1 (ADH1), a rare genetic disorder marked by an imbalance of calcium in the blood and urine, as well as abnormally low levels of parathyroid hormone, which regulates blood calcium levels.

13 Oct 2023

Vitamin D News and Research

Latest Vitamin D News and Research

From the forest to the table: Study reveals nutritional powerhouses in the wild

Tufts researchers explore the science of aging

Study uncovers link between salt-adding habits and type 2 diabetes

Influence of healthy lifestyle habits on chronic disorders

Popular fad diets can pack a nutritional punch, new study reveals

Smaller employers weigh a big-company fix for scarce primary care: Their own clinics

Doubts abound about a new Alzheimer’s blood test

Healthy eating may be a key player in COPD risk reduction

Starchy vegetables: A vital vehicle for essential nutrients

Eating ultra-processed foods puts your liver at risk, new study warns

Global clinical trial provides new evidence on simvastatin and vitamin C for COVID-19

Can Beta-carotene boost cognitive health? Study reveals promising insights

New rice discovery could be good news diabetics and rice lovers

Can selenium and vitamin E supplementation prevent recurrence and progression of non–muscle-invasive bladder cancer?

How does diet impact rosacea and acne?

How the gut microbiome contributes to schizophrenia

Falling folate levels sound alarm for urgent UK food fortification

Balancing nutritional needs in children: Study highlights risks in plant-based and meat-based diets

How does nutrition influence osteoarthritis prevention and management?

Investigational drug restores calcium levels in rare genetic disorder

Unveiling Hidden Potential: Organoids for Disease Modeling in Neuroscience Research

How GLP‑1 Agonists Are Shaping the Future of Obesity Treatment With Dr Bryony Henderson

Flow chemistry, AI, and NMR: A next-gen approach to scalable API production

Vitamin D News and Research

Latest Vitamin D News and Research

Unveiling Hidden Potential: Organoids for Disease Modeling in Neuroscience Research

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Flow chemistry, AI, and NMR: A next-gen approach to scalable API production

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