Vitamin D Council| Missy Sturges

About Missy Sturges

Missy is the Executive Director for the Vitamin D Council, and is responsible for overseeing the administration, programs and strategic planning of the organization. She also focuses on writing articles, fundraising and keeping up with the latest research. Her passion for vitamin D derives from her personal battle with an unexplained inflammatory disorder.

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18Sep

Vitamin D deficiency associated with behavioral problems among adolescents

In a recent study, vitamin D deficiency was associated with emotional, behavioral and peer relationship problems among older adolescents.

06Sep

Vitamin D supplementation may decrease seasonal relapse rate among multiple sclerosis patients

A study found that MS patients who supplemented with vitamin D during the winter and spring months experienced a 50% reduction in relapses annually.

01Sep

High dose vitamin D supplementation may help reduce depression among adolescent girls

Research suggests high dose vitamin D supplementation helps reduce depression, but not aggression, among adolescent girls.

25Aug

Vitamin D status associated with asthma outcomes among children

A study published in the journal, Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, found vitamin D improved asthma outcomes among children.

18Aug

Vitamin D status linked with severity of obstructive sleep apnea in adults

A recent study found that patients with low vitamin D levels had more severe obstructive sleep apnea than those with higher levels.

07Aug

Vitamin D status may impact breast cancer risk, according to recent study

A new study found healthy vitamin D status may decrease breast cancer risk by 21% within 5 years.

28Jul

RCT suggests seniors need 4,000 IU vitamin D daily for disease prevention

A RCT determined daily doses of 4,000 IU vitamin D3 enabled 88% of elderly individuals to reach optimal vitamin D status.

24Jul

Animal study suggests maternal vitamin D deficiency may predispose offspring to obesity

A mouse model found maternal vitamin D deficiency increased the offspring’s risk for long-term metabolic complications.

17Jul

Does vitamin D status predict outcome of severe pneumonia among children?

A study found low vitamin D status is an independent risk factor for treatment failure and delayed recovery from pneumonia among Nepalese children.

06Jul

Vitamin D status linked with quality of life in fibromyalgia patients

A recent case-control study found that vitamin D supplementation may improve quality of life among fibromyalgia patients.

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Author Archives: Missy Sturges

Vitamin D deficiency associated with behavioral problems among adolescents

Vitamin D supplementation may decrease seasonal relapse rate among multiple sclerosis patients

High dose vitamin D supplementation may help reduce depression among adolescent girls

Vitamin D status associated with asthma outcomes among children

Vitamin D status linked with severity of obstructive sleep apnea in adults

Vitamin D status may impact breast cancer risk, according to recent study

RCT suggests seniors need 4,000 IU vitamin D daily for disease prevention

Animal study suggests maternal vitamin D deficiency may predispose offspring to obesity

Does vitamin D status predict outcome of severe pneumonia among children?

Vitamin D status linked with quality of life in fibromyalgia patients

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About Missy Sturges

Author Archives: Missy Sturges

Vitamin D deficiency associated with behavioral problems among adolescents

Vitamin D supplementation may decrease seasonal relapse rate among multiple sclerosis patients

High dose vitamin D supplementation may help reduce depression among adolescent girls

Vitamin D status associated with asthma outcomes among children

Vitamin D status linked with severity of obstructive sleep apnea in adults

Vitamin D status may impact breast cancer risk, according to recent study

RCT suggests seniors need 4,000 IU vitamin D daily for disease prevention

Animal study suggests maternal vitamin D deficiency may predispose offspring to obesity

Does vitamin D status predict outcome of severe pneumonia among children?

Vitamin D status linked with quality of life in fibromyalgia patients

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We're spreading awareness on Vitamin D Deficiency

Latest Articles

Vitamin D supplementation may increase quality of life in palliative care patients

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