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Find out more information on deficiency, supplementation, sun exposure, and how vitamin D relates to your health.

Reminder: Upcoming vitamin D conference in London

The Vitamin D and Human Health conference is set to take place in London on April 23rd - 25th, 2014. Continue reading →

Researchers need your help: Can you enroll in their study?

Researchers are looking for participants from all over the world to enroll in their study. Can you enroll? Continue reading →

Does vitamin D play a role in influenza?

Influenza epidemics occur in the winter, and it is thought that vitamin D might be a factor that can affect your chances of getting the flu. Continue reading →

Is there a link between vitamin D and lupus?

About 5 million people around the world have some type of lupus. Does vitamin D play a role in prevention or treatment? Continue reading →

17 April 2014

Long-term low vitamin D levels are associated with higher 10-year fracture risk in elderly women

According to a new cohort study presented at the World Congress on Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis and Musculoskeletal Diseases, vitamin D levels are associated with fracture risk. Continue reading →

12 April 2014

Low vitamin D levels may relate to disease severity in patients with alopecia areata

A new study out of Turkey has found that in those with alopecia areata, low vitamin D levels are common and may relate to a more severe disease state. Continue reading →

5 April 2014

Vitamin D levels related to disease activity in Moroccan children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis

A recent study has found that low vitamin D levels may lead to more active juvenile idiopathic arthritis in children.
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4 April 2014

New survey data shows vitamin D deficiency diagnoses have tripled in recent years

A new study has found that the number of people being diagnosed with vitamin D deficiency has tripled from 2008 to 2010 in the United States. Continue reading →

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"Chile is a good case to study the effects of vitamin D, since it runs from a latitude near the equator to a latitude near the south pole. The variation in its longitude is very insignificant (very narrow and long country)."
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Information on the latest vitamin D news and research.

Reminder: Upcoming vitamin D conference in London

Researchers need your help: Can you enroll in their study?

Does vitamin D play a role in influenza?

Is there a link between vitamin D and lupus?

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Long-term low vitamin D levels are associated with higher 10-year fracture risk in elderly women

Low vitamin D levels may relate to disease severity in patients with alopecia areata

Vitamin D levels related to disease activity in Moroccan children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis

New survey data shows vitamin D deficiency diagnoses have tripled in recent years

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Vitamin D may help reduce the risk of Clostridium difficile infection

New study finds vitamin D supplementation may help reduce growing pains

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