29 March 2013 Do vitamin D levels predict bone mineral density in children? Recently, Doctors at the Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine in China measured vitamin D levels and bone mineral density (BMD) in children using ultrasound.Continue reading →
20 March 2013 Living in a sunny climate does not improve vitamin D levels in hip fracture patients Living in a sunny climate does not improve vitamin D levels in hip fracture patients, according to a new studyContinue reading →
8 March 2013 What’s with the USPSTF report? We have received many emails regarding the calcium, vitamin D and fracture report from the United States Preventative Services Task Force. Brant Cebulla discusses our take on the most recent report.Continue reading →
3 March 2013 Does vitamin D help with fracture healing? Researchers in Germany recently studied vitamin D levels in people with fractures.Continue reading →
30 December 2012 The many nutrients for bone health Dr Cannell discusses some research, some nutrients and some of his own habits to ensure optimal bone health, outside of just focusing on calcium and vitamin D.Continue reading →
27 December 2012 A dentist with multiple sclerosis A recent publication discusses an interesting case of a dentist who treated herself with vitamin D following a multiple sclerosis diagnosis. Read her story.Continue reading →
27 October 2012 How high can we mega-dose? Researchers may have uncovered what the highest one-time “mega-dose” of vitamin D you can administer, at least for bone health outcomes.Continue reading →
17 October 2012 Calcium, vitamin D reduce spine fractures In a long-term follow up of the Women’s Health Initiative, researchers found that calcium plus vitamin D was associated with a decreased risk of vertebral fractures.Continue reading →
9 October 2012 RCT: Investigating the effects of vitamin D supplementation on Finnish infants A randomized controlled trial investigates the effects of vitamin D supplementation on vitamin D status, calcium homeostasis, and bone strength in infants.Continue reading →
26 September 2012 Fosamax Jaw Part 3: Vitamin D needed to achieve improved bone mineral density The final part of this blog series discusses how D may be needed to allow bisphosphonates to optimally improve bone mineral density and avoid fosamax jaw.Continue reading →
