In the News
Vitamin D is essential to the modern indoor lifestyle
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
It’s known that vitamin D is necessary for proper bone formation and maintenance. But recent decades have seen a torrent of studies suggesting that vitamin D can also affect many other aspects of health; some scientists have come to consider the daily recommended intake of 400 international units of vitamin D far too low.
… continue readingCoca-Cola introduces Vitamin D enhanced beverage
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Coca-Cola has released a new line in its US glaceau vitaminwater range, vitaminwater stur-D, a beverage fortified with vitamin D, calcium and vitamin C, and containing 5% juice. The drink, which is is a blue agave/passionfruit/citrus flavoured blend, is also the first enhanced water/juice with a solely fruit-derived blue colouring.… continue reading
Nanoparticles may cause skin cancer – report
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Sunscreens indicated to prevent skin cancer can actually cause skin cancer, according to a report from Friends of the Earth.
The report states “Consumers need to know that manufactured nanoscale zinc and titanium oxides are not the only choice and are not necessarily the most effective or safest choice for sun protection.”
Vitamin D testing limit a mistake: MD
Saturday, October 9, 2010
As demand for vitamin D testing in Canada has jumped in the past few years, some provinces are trying to limit the number of tests ordered by doctors.
Some governments are trying to limit the number of vitamin D tests ordered by doctors while provinces report higher demand for such testing over the past few years, CBC News has found.
… continue readingCan a Tan Stave Off Dementia? Vitamin D and Cognitive Decline
Monday, October 4, 2010
With Alzheimer’s disease affecting 5 million Americans — a rate that the Alzheimer’s Association warns is ballooning — public health experts are scrambling for cost-effective ways to combat this deadly disease. While Alzheimer’s medications remain expensive and largely ineffective in preventing or halting disease progression, an unexpected potential weapon has recently emerged.… continue reading
