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Confusion about role of vitamin D
Thursday, November 18, 2010
A survey of more than 9,000 mothers and health professionals about vitamin D has exposed confusion and gaps in knowledge about the role it plays in children’s wellbeing.… continue reading
Suffer from PMS? Make sure you get enough vitamin D
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Health care professionals have known for many years that vitamin D plays a pivotal role in the health of bones and teeth. Recent research has led to a deeper understanding of the impact vitamin D has on our overall health. One such study conducted by scientists at the University of Massachusetts found a relationship between vitamin D and premenstrual syndrome.
… continue readingVitamin D Ways to get your dose in winter
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
As evidence of the health benefits of Vitamin D continues to grow, running out and catching a few rays of sunshine has never felt healthier. However, here in the northern hemisphere the days of sunshine are fast diminishing and it’s time for Canadians to start looking elsewhere for their daily vitamin D fix.… continue reading
Sunny ‘D’ Works Better, Holick Says
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
One of the world’s most-respected vitamin D researchers told the media this week that vitamin D derived from sun exposure to the skin works 40 percent more effectively than vitamin D derived from diet or supplements — proving beyond doubt that humans should be getting vitamin D from sunlight.… continue reading
6,000 IU of ‘D’ Daily: Grassroots Health
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
The world’s leading independent vitamin D advocacy group is reporting on its web site that 6,000 IU of vitamin D daily would be required to get 98 percent of the population up to vitamin D levels it now considers “sufficient” — a dosage that is 15 times higher than the current median recommendation and is only naturally consistent with getting regular sun exposure.
