Study finds large percentage of Dutch athletes vitamin D deficient

According to research conducted in the Netherlands, 64% of Dutch athletes are considered to be vitamin D insufficient.

Strong association of autism spectrum disorders and low vitamin D levels confirmed in meta-analysis

Researchers in the Netherlands and China released a meta-analysis of the 11 studies published to date on 25(OH)D in ASD and controls.

Higher vitamin D levels linked to lower prevalence of metabolic syndrome in the elderly

A new study finds higher vitamin D levels are associated with a lower prevalence of metabolic syndrome in an elderly population.

Vitamin D may be helpful for chronic heart failure, according to new trial

A new open label trial suggests that vitamin D supplementation may help patients with chronic heart failure by affecting renin activity and concentration.

Can vitamin D or sunlight ease depression and fatigue in multiple sclerosis?

New research suggests that sun exposure, and not necessarily vitamin D, might be the key to easing common depressive and fatigue symptoms in MS.

Meta-analysis and systematic review: Low vitamin D linked to cognitive decline

Dr Cannell discusses the latest systematic review and meta-analysis on vitamin D and cognitive function.

Tanning, vitamin D status, and colds

Researchers in the Netherlands administered a two month course of sunbed exposure, only to find the effect on infection during that two months was minimal. Dr Cannell explains the details of the study.

Which is better to prevent cancer, sunlight or vitamin D?

Scientists from the Netherlands asked a very important question, is prevention of cancer by sun exposure more than just the effect of vitamin D?

New study on vitamin D and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)

Vitamin D deficiency linked to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections in infants.