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Over 65s Should Take High Dose Vitamin D To Prevent Falls, Say Researchers
October 1, 2009 — A daily supplement of vitamin D at a dose of 700-1000 IU reduces the risk of falling among older people by 19 percent according to a new study. But a dose of less than 700 IU per day has no ... > full story -
Vitamin D Deficiency In Younger Women Is Associated With Increased Risk Of High Blood Pressure
September 24, 2009 — Women who have vitamin D deficiency in the premenopausal years are at three times increased risk of developing high blood pressure in mid-life, according to a new study. Hypertension rose from 6 ... > full story -
Insufficient Levels Of Vitamin D Puts Elderly At Increased Risk Of Dying From Heart Disease
September 21, 2009 — A new study shows vitamin D plays a vital role in reducing the risk of death associated with older age. The just-published research found that older adults with insufficient levels of vitamin D die ... > full story -
New Vitamin K Analysis Supports The Triage Theory
September 17, 2009 — A new analysis suggests the importance of ensuring optimal dietary intakes of vitamin K to prevent age-related conditions such as bone fragility, arterial and kidney calcification, cardiovascular ... > full story -
New Role Of Vitamin C In Skin Protection; Relevance To The Cosmetics Industry
September 8, 2009 — Researchers have uncovered new protective properties of vitamin C in cells from the human skin, which could lead to better skin ... > full story -
Vitamin C Deficiency Impairs Early Brain Development, Guinea Pig Study Finds
September 2, 2009 — New research from Denmark shows that guinea pigs subjected to vitamin C deficiency have 30 percent less hippocampal neurones and markedly worse memory than guinea-pigs given a normal diet. Like ... > full story -
Why Low Vitamin D Raises Heart Disease Risks In Diabetics
August 21, 2009 — Low levels of vitamin D are known to nearly double the risk of cardiovascular disease in patients with diabetes, and researchers now think they know ... > full story -
Millions Of U.S. Children Low In Vitamin D
August 3, 2009 — Seven out of 10 U.S. children have low levels of vitamin D, raising their risk of bone and heart disease, according to a study of over 6,000 ... > full story -
Understanding The Anticancer Effects Of Vitamin D3
July 6, 2009 — The active form of vitamin D3 seems to have anticancer effects. New research has identified a major mechanism underlying these effects. Specifically, the protein cystatin D, which is induced by the ... > full story -
Vitamin D Deficiency Is Widespread And On The Increase
June 30, 2009 — A new report shows that populations across the globe are suffering from the impact of low levels of vitamin D. The problem is widespread and on the increase, with potentially severe repercussions for ... > full story
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