In the News
Study finds exercise boost vitamin D levels, reduces heart risk
Friday, October 7, 2011
Vigorous physical activity could improve the vitamin D test scores of individuals who are at risk of suffering a heart attack or stroke, significantly reducing their chances of experiencing a cardiovascular event, according to a new study.
… continue readingVitamin D Supplements Warning
Thursday, October 6, 2011
October 4 – Many people may need to start taking routine supplements of vitamin D as efforts are stepped up to cut skin cancer risk, experts warned today.
Tanning bylaw curtails parental rights
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Saanich News
Tanning salon owners are speaking out against a bylaw that will curtail the rights of parents in Greater Victoria.
The Capital Regional District board is expected to give final reading to its tanning regulation bylaw on Wednesday (Oct. 12).
… continue readingMany have inadequate vitamin D – Canada Year Book 2011
Monday, October 3, 2011
Roughly 3 million Canadians aged 6 to 79 (10%) had inadequate concentrations of vitamin D in their blood (less than 37.5 nanomoles per litre), when surveyed between March 2007 and February 2009. Of these, 1.1 million were vitamin-D deficient. Lower concentrations were associated with darker skin, as it is more difficult for people with darker skin to get adequate vitamin D through sun exposure.… continue reading
