Vitamin D

Low dose of vitamin D not associated with depression benefits

21-May-2012

A daily dose of 400 IU of vitamin D3 plus 1,000 mg of calcium was not associated with symptoms of depression, says a new study.

Experts call for trials to demonstrate non-bone benefits of vitamin D

21-May-2012 By Nathan Gray

Large scale trials are needed to ‘definitively’ show that vitamin D can offer benefits across a wide range of health states other than bone disorders, according to experts at the Endocrine Society.

Is vitamin D3 more effective than D2?

07-May-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Vitamin D3 is more effective at increasing blood levels of the sunshine vitamin than the D2 form, says the first-ever systematic review and meta-analysis comparing the effectiveness of the vitamin D forms.

Food fortification effective for vitamin D increase: Study

26-Apr-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Fortifying foods with the sunshine vitamin may be an effective way of increasing the population’s vitamin D levels, says a new meta-analysis from Ireland.

Increased vitamin D intakes may reduce Alzheimer’s risk

23-Apr-2012 By Stephen Daniells

People with higher intakes of vitamin D may be at a lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, but not other forms of dementia, suggests new data from France.

New vegan D2 ingredient from mushrooms enters market

17-Apr-2012 By Stephen Daniells

A new high vitamin D mushroom powder from Guzen Development may offer formulators with an organic, vegan, whole-food supplement ingredient for the growing vitamin D market.

Vitamin D does not affect academic performance: Study

13-Apr-2012 By Nathan Gray

Vitamin D does not boost kids' brain power despite proof of improved academic performance in adult studies, according to new research.

AIDP: Gelatin-free encapsulation is a growing trend

12-Apr-2012 By Elaine Watson

Initial interest in AIDP’s new clean-label, gelatin-free enVantec micro-encapsulation technology has been in vitamin D3 tablets, but the real potential lies in beverages, says the firm.

Sunshine vitamin supplements could boost critically ill survival rates

04-Apr-2012 By Nathan Gray

Vitamin D supplementation could help to boost survival rates of critically ill patients in hospital intensive care units, suggest researchers.

Vitamin D-fortified yogurt may cut heart disease risk in diabetics

30-Mar-2012 By Stephen Daniells

A traditional Persian yogurt drink fortified with vitamin D may reduce markers of inflammation in diabetics and reduce the risk of heart disease, suggest results of a randomized clinical trial.

Vitamin D supplements may help you live longer: Study

27-Mar-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Vitamin D supplements may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes and boost survival for older people, suggests a new analysis.

Veggie vitamin D3 maker explores novel production process to secure future supplies

13-Mar-2012 By Elaine Watson

The British firm behind what is claimed to be the first plant-sourced vitamin D3 is exploring whether it can be manufactured via a fermentation process as well as wild harvested.

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Vitamin D may reduce stress fracture risk in girls

06-Mar-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Increased intakes of vitamin D may reduce the risk of stress fracture in adolescent girls, says a new study that adds to the potential health benefits of the sunshine vitamin.

High-dose vitamin D may alleviate menstrual cramps: Study

01-Mar-2012 By Nathan Gray

Women who experience painful menstrual cramps could find relief from high-dose vitamin D3, according to new research – which suggests the dietary supplement could provide an alternative to painkilling drugs that are currently used.

Short-term vitamin D + counseling may slash falls in malnourished seniors

29-Feb-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Three months of supplementation with vitamin D, combined with calcium, more protein in the diet, and some expert advice, may reduce the number of falls in malnourished seniors, says a new study.

Vitamin D3 may cut fat mass, boost heart health markers

24-Feb-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplements of vitamin D3 may improve certain markers of heart health like HDL cholesterol, and lead to significant reductions in body fat mass in overweight and obese people, says a new study.

Vitamin D trial finds no benefit to heart health in kidney patients

15-Feb-2012 By Nathan Gray

Consumption of vitamin D does not strengthen the structure or functioning of the heart in people who suffer from kidney disease, according to the results of a new industry funded randomised controlled trial.

New standard for vitamin D test promises more accurate results

27-Jan-2012 By Nathan Gray

Researchers have unveiled the development of new and ‘much-needed’ reference methodolgy that promises to assure more accurate and reliable measurements of vitamin D status.

Vitamin D again linked to lower colorectal cancer risk

17-Jan-2012 By Stephen Daniells

High blood levels of vitamin D may lower the risk of colorectal cancer by almost 40%, and the effects were influenced by certain genes, says a new study from Japan.

Vitamin D again shows anti-diabetic activity

09-Jan-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Increased blood levels of vitamin D may reduce the risk of developing diabetes, suggests data from Spain that adds to a growing both of science supporting the anti-diabetic potential of the sunshine vitamin.

Vitamin D may slash pancreatic cancer risk: Harvard study

14-Dec-2011 By Stephen Daniells

Increased blood levels of vitamin D may decrease the risk of developing pancreatic cancer by an impressive 30%, according to a new Harvard-led study.

Vitamin D status does not affect lung disease risk: Study

04-Nov-2011 By Nathan Gray

Low levels of vitamin D levels are not related to the risk of acute deterioration in people suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to new research.

Vitamin D metabolite effective for blood pressure, immune health benefits

02-Nov-2011 By Stephen Daniells

Delivering vitamin D as its metabolite 25-hydroxyvitamin D (HyD) results in a greater drop in blood pressure compared to the sunshine vitamin itself, says new data.

High-dose vitamin D hold no benefit over lower doses for MS: Study

25-Oct-2011 By Nathan Gray

The first randomized, controlled trial using high-dose vitamin D in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients has not found any added benefit over and above ongoing low-dose vitamin D supplementation, say the researchers.

Vitamin D supplements recommended for people with fair skin

07-Oct-2011 By Nathan Gray

People with very pale skin may require vitamin D supplements because they are unable to spend enough time in the sun to make the amount of vitamin D the body needs while also avoiding sunburn, according to new research.

Low vitamin D levels may damage lungs, promote severe asthma: Study

27-Sep-2011 By Stephen Daniells

Deficient levels of vitamin D may cause structural changes in the airways of children with a severe type of asthma, suggests new data from London.

Researchers report ‘concerning’ decline in food-based vitamin D intakes

26-Sep-2011 By Stephen Daniells

The intake of vitamin D from foods has been in decline in the US population for the past 25 years, says a new study that highlights a ‘concerning trend’.

Vitamin D may reduce depression for women: Study

31-Aug-2011 By Stephen Daniells

Increased intakes of vitamin D from foods but not supplements are associated with reduced prevalence of depression for postmenopausal women, says a new study.

‘Most’ American children not getting enough vitamin D

30-Aug-2011 By Stephen Daniells

The majority of American children are not getting sufficient vitamin D from sun exposure, even in summer months, says a new analysis from leading researchers.

July 2011 in pictures: Mozart, vitamin D and a certain draft guidance document …

03-Aug-2011 By Elaine Watson

So much for lazily easing into summer. July had barely begin when the FDA dropped a bombshell on the dietary supplements trade just as the holiday weekend kicked off, with the publication of its long-awaited draft guidance on new dietary ingredients ...

Americans may have low vitamin D Levels

02-Aug-2011

Only 23 percent of Americans reach vitamin D levels that experts agree is needed for optimal health, according to new research.

Sunshine vitamin under the spotlight

28-Jul-2011 By Stephen Daniells

Sun, sun, and more sun: For many the summer months are about being outside and enjoying the sunshine. And this means vitamin D! As summer really kicks in, we look back at this year’s big vitamin D news so far.

Attorney: Vitamin D qualified health claims petition still 'months away'

26-Jul-2011 By Elaine Watson

It could be several months before a qualified health claims petition about vitamin D is submitted to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), according to the lawyer coordinating the application.

Doubling vitamin D levels most cost effective way to reduce global mortality rates, study

26-Jul-2011 By Elaine Watson

Increasing serum levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D is the "most cost-effective way to reduce global mortality rates", according to a new study.

Vitamin D may slash diabetes risk: Meta-analysis

22-Jul-2011 By Stephen Daniells

Increased intakes of vitamin D are associated with a 13 percent reduction in the risk of diabetes, says a new meta-analysis.

Vitamin D plus calcium may cut skin cancer risk for women: Stanford study

28-Jun-2011 By Stephen Daniells

Women who take supplements of vitamin D and calcium may be at a reduced risk of developing skin cancer, suggests new data.

Vitamin D, calcium linked to kidney stones, but ‘benefits outweigh the risks’, says UNPA

27-Jun-2011 By Stephen Daniells

Dietary supplements of calcium and vitamin D may increase the risk of developing kidney stones, says a new study, but the benefits of supplementation outweigh the risks, says an industry expert from UNPA.

Vitamin D linked to heart health benefits for men, but not women: Harvard study

14-Jun-2011 By Stephen Daniells

Increased intakes of vitamin D are associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease in men, but not women, suggest new findings from a Harvard-led study.

Food insufficient for Canadian vitamin D intakes

31-May-2011 By Stephen Daniells

Vitamin D fortified foods are not enough to ensure an adequate intake of the vitamin, and one-quarter of Canadians are not meeting the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA), says a new study.