Vitamin D Council Mission Statement
The Vitamin D Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in California, United States. We’re here to educate patients, families, doctors and health professionals on vitamin D and safe, sensible sun exposure to improve the quality and longevity of lives.
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May22How much vitamin D is needed to achieve optimal levels?
A new paper found that most individuals need at least 6,000 IU of vitamin D3 daily to achieve vitamin D levels of 40 ng/ml.
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May18Meta-analysis of RCTs shows vitamin D supplementation reduces mortality risk among critically-ill adults
Dr. Balden discusses a study that found that vitamin D supplementation is associated with decreased all-cause mortality risk in critically ill adults.
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May15Chronic tension headache may be a symptom of vitamin D deficiency
Dr. Cannell discusses a recent study that suggests chronic tension headaches may be a symptom of vitamin D deficiency.
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May04Review establishes vitamin D deficiency risk factors, prevalence and treatment for individuals worldwide
The high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency elicits researchers to determine the risk factors and current treatment recommendations for vitamin D.
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Apr27Vitamin D may play a role in the development and severity of tuberculosis
Researchers from Chile recently conducted a study exploring the relationship between solar radiation and tuberculosis.
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Apr24A combination of low vitamin D and vitamin K may play a role in increased blood pressure
Researchers found low vitamin D and K levels was associated with an increased incidence of the development of hypertension in healthy individuals.
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