In the News
London children in asthma study
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
BBC News
School children in east London are to be the subject of a new study into the effect of air pollution and lack of sunlight on asthma levels. The research will try to determine if children who get less vitamin D – absorbed via sunshine – are more likely to suffer from respiratory illnesses.… continue reading
Media finally understands that vitamin D is ‘The Sunshine Vitamin’
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
SmartTan.com
An unprecedented wave of stories this winter about the benefits of “The Sunshine Vitamin” are finally hitting the mark that sun exposure is really the only true way to make vitamin D, and that our lack of sunlight is primarily responsible for worldwide vitamin D deficiency.… continue reading
Vitamin D could reduce risk of MS
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Adam K. Johnson Northern News Services
A recent study suggests vitamin D could play a role in preventing multiple sclerosis. The NWT’s chief medical officer, says it’s just another reason, in many, for Northerners to maintain a healthy diet. Vitamin supplements are just one of many ways Northerners can get enough vitamin D in their diets.… continue reading
Apples may have anti-ageing effect
Sunday, February 15, 2009
The Straits Times By Poon Chian Hui
The adage ‘an apple a day keeps the doctor away’ may no longer apply to apples having the ability to keep just the flu bug away. The discovery of phloretin, an antioxidant derived from apples, means that the fruit may also help reduce the risk of skin cancer.… continue reading
Low vitamin D may make you heavier
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Low levels of Vitamin D in the body may be responsible for weight gain in women. Vitamin D insufficiency has been linked to low bone mineral density, increased risk of fracture, and obesity in adults. However, this relationship has not been well characterised in young adults.… continue reading
