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04/13/2022
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By Zoey Sky
Sun or supplements: Is spring sunshine enough to maintain healthy vitamin D levels?
Getting enough sunlight helps maintain optimal vitamin D levels. But is spring sunshine enough or do you still need to take vitamin D supplements? The short answer is no. Spring sunshine isn’t enough if you want to boost your overall health with vitamin D. Vitamin D deficiency still common in areas with adequate sunlight Vitamin D deficiency is prevalent in the […]
03/02/2021
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By Virgilio Marin
Battling skin cancer: Vitamin D may be used to boost anti-tumor activity, study finds
British researchers have found that vitamin D helps fight a serious form of skin cancer known as melanoma. In a study published in the journal Cancer Research, they reported that increasing vitamin D levels can help suppress a signaling pathway linked to the growth and spread of melanoma cells. “[What’s] really intriguing is that we can […]
11/03/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Nutritional science: Lower your risks of heart attack and death from cancer by taking vitamin D and fish oil supplements
Taking fish oil lowers heart attack risk, while taking vitamin D supplements reduces the risk of death from cancer. These are the results of the Vitamin D and Omega-3 Trial (VITAL), a study involving nearly 26,000 participants that took place over the course of 5.3 years. The researchers behind it investigated the effects of daily vitamin D […]
10/02/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
Study: Vitamin D deficiency linked to a greater risk of diabetes-related early death
A recent study has drawn a link between vitamin D deficiency and a greater risk of diabetes-related death. This link, the researchers from the Medical University of Vienna noted, was especially pronounced in younger and middle-aged people. Vitamin D also called the sunshine vitamin, is best known for keeping bones healthy by promoting calcium absorption. It also helps regulate cell growth, […]
10/01/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
Optimal vitamin D levels may reduce risk of premature death
Having adequate levels of vitamin D is important for children’s health. This nutrient, which can be produced by the body when exposed to sunlight, plays a vital role in bone formation. Children with insufficient vitamin D are at risk of developing rickets, a condition where bones soften and weaken. Vitamin D is also important for adults. Several studies show […]
09/17/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
Vitamin D supplementation can REDUCE cancer death risk by 16%, study shows
Vitamin D is best known for its role in bone formation. It helps the body absorb calcium and maintain phosphorus levels in the blood, both of which are vital to bone health. But latest research found that it also reduces the risk of dying from cancer. A recent review published in the British Medical Journal analyzed studies […]
05/17/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Moderate sunbathing helps lower mortality risk, suggest researchers
Sunlight, like red wine, can be good or bad for your health, depending on how much you get. While drinking moderate amounts of red wine can reduce your risk of heart failure and improve your blood pressure, consuming excessive amounts can lead to alcohol dependence, liver damage and weight gain. In a similar way, moderate sun exposure can […]
05/04/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Vitamin D slows diabetes progression, improves insulin effectiveness
Low levels of vitamin D is a prevalent issue in diabetic and prediabetic individuals. In the past, several studies found that individuals with insulin resistance and a high risk of diabetes tend to have low levels of vitamin D. In a recent study, a team of researchers from Universite Laval in Quebec found that consistent vitamin […]
04/23/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Nature’s antivirals: Boost your immune system with vitamins C and D
The new coronavirus disease (COVID-19), a contagious viral respiratory infection, is currently ravaging the world. Over the past month, the global population witnessed an unprecedented exponential growth of cases that continues to rise by the thousands. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), each infected person can infect up to two persons. Transmission largely depends […]
04/22/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
8 Micronutrients that can boost the immune system against COVID-19
The rapidly spreading coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is taking a harsh toll on immunocompromised individuals. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), factors linked to immunity like age and underlying conditions determine the risk of infection. Based on available information, it appears that COVID-19 can be fatal to individuals aged 65 and older, […]
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