The article by Dr. Marina Ruxandra Otelea and Dr. Agripina Rascu is published in Endocrine, Metabolic & Immune Disorders – Drug Targets, Volume 18, Issue 6, 2018 BENTHAM SCIENCE PUBLISHERS IMAGE: THE RESEARCH WAS CONDUCTED TO ASSESS THE VITAMIN D INTAKE IN OCCUPATIONAL ASTHMA PATIENTS AND THE RELATION WITH BODY MASS INDEX, COMORBIDITIES RELATED TO VITAMIN D DEFICIT, LUNG FUNCTION AND. CREDIT: DR. MARINA RUXANDRA OTELEA, DR. AGRIPINA...
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Vitamin D levels in the blood linked to cardiorespiratory fitness
Sophia Antipolis, 30 October 2018: Vitamin D levels in the blood are linked to cardiorespiratory fitness, according to a study published today in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, a publication of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). “Our study shows that higher levels of vitamin D are associated with better exercise capacity,” said Dr....
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Can too much vitamin D hurt you?
Few foods contain vitamin D, so many people take supplements. Long-term use of these supplements can cause some adverse side effects, though this is relatively rare. Vitamin D is fundamental in supporting several bodily processes, including: the absorption and regulation of calcium, magnesium, and phosphate the hardening, growth, and remodeling of bones cellular growth and remodeling immune function...
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Brain-boosting Vitamins
New research suggests that consuming a particular vitamin might not only reduce our risk for disease but actually boost our brain power as well. Egg yolks, fish, and sunlight all have one thing in common—they provide us with vitamin D. This essential vitamin keeps bones, teeth, and muscles healthy; deficiencies increase the risk of an...
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Vitamin D no defence against dementia
July 10, 2018, ARC Centre of Excellence for Nanoscale BioPhotonics New research from South Australian scientists has shown that vitamin D (also commonly known as the sunshine vitamin) is unlikely to protect individuals from multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease or other brain-related disorders. Stylised image of the brain. Credit: CC0. No attribution required. The findings, released today...
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Vitamin D could provide psoriasis relief
A new study indicates some people with psoriasis might see an improvement in their symptoms from taking a vitamin D supplement, particularly in the colder months. New research suggests increasing vitamin D intake could reduce the symptoms of chronic inflammatory skin condition psoriasis. Psoriasis is a relatively common condition, affecting an estimated two to...
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Lupus: Low vitamin D may raise risk of kidney failure
New research, conducted by scientists at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, MD, finds that low vitamin D raises the risk of organ damage and renal disease in people with lupus – an autoimmune disease. New research suggests vitamin D supplementation may be a good way to prevent renal damage in lupus patients. Dr....
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Vitamin D supplements improve markers of bone turnover in CKD
(HealthDay)—For patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), cholecalciferol supplementation can correct vitamin D deficiency and improve markers of bone turnover, according to a study published online Oct. 17 in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research. Ashok Kumar Yadav, Ph.D., from the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research in India, and colleagues examined bone turnover...
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Targeting vitamin D receptors could prevent type 2 diabetes
Targeting vitamin D receptors in insulin-producing cells could be an effective way to prevent type 2 diabetes, suggests a new study. Researchers found that treating mice with vitamin D, lithocholic acid (LCA) propionate, and other vitamin D receptor agonists stopped dedifferentiation in mouse-derived beta cells, which is a process that has been linked to the development of type 2 diabetes. Study...
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Vitamin D deficiency tied to neuropathic pain
(HealthDay)—Vitamin D deficiency may be associated with increased neuropathic pain (NP) in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a study published online Aug. 31 in the International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases. Hilal Yesil, from Afyon Kocatepe University in Turkey, and colleagues used the Leeds Assessment of Neuropathic Symptoms and Signs (LANSS) questionnaire to evaluate NP...