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This website is for anyone interested in vitamin D news and research. Many come here to find more information on deficiency, toxicity, health conditions related to vitamin D, and supplementation.

Vitamin D news

14 Feb 2012
Doctor wants to put vitamin D to work
An Abbott Northwestern doctor wants corporate America to snap to attention, saying low levels of the inexpensive vitamin are costing billions of dollars in lost productivity and preventable health costs.
13 Feb 2012
Low vitamin D levels during pregnancy may be linked to language problems in children
Mothers with low levels of vitamin D in the second trimester may be more likely to have children with language difficulties.
09 Feb 2012
Canadian doctor proposes national vitamin D day
On February 2, Dr. James Lunney, Member of Parliament for Nanaimo-Alberni, introduced a bill to the House of Commons that would establish a National Vitamin D Day.
08 Feb 2012
Continued research supports vitamin D deficiency linked to fracture risk
Two new studies released supporting vitamin D deficiency linked to fracture risk in young and older adult populations
08 Feb 2012
Vitamin D levels linked to allergies and eczema in children
Children who live further from the equator are more likely to develop food allergies and eczema because they receive less sunshine, a new study suggests.

14 Feb 2012
Different roles of vitamin D and activated D in treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) affects more than 16.0% of American adults aged 20 years and older, and is even higher among African Americans due, ostensibly to more severe hypertension in Blacks.
11 Feb 2012
Beneficial role of vitamin D supplements for hypertensive patients
Drs. Goel and Lal from the Medical College in Harayne India study the role of Vitamin D supplementation combined with antihypertensive drugs for patients with hypertension.
09 Feb 2012
Research continues to show beneficial role of vitamin D in reducing MS attacks
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a terrifying disease It is a disorder in which antibodies attack the insulation of the nerves (myelin) leaving plaques that short out the nerves. New research is under way studying the most effective range of vitamin D in reducing symptoms of MS.
08 Feb 2012
Dr Cannell on The Healthy Mind Podcast part 2
Listen to Dr Cannell as he continues his conversation with Dr. Peter Zafirides of "The Healthy Mind" from his January 24th podcast. Have a listen!
04 Feb 2012
New video: Dr Cannell discusses the continuing growth of D deficiency
Dr Cannell discusses the continuing growth of vitamin D deficiency and the consequences many continue to suffer with. Take a look!