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Mushrooms soar in vitamin D when exposed to UV
Monday, March 31, 2008
Mushrooms soar in vitamin D when exposed to UV rays Vitamin D2 content rose to two to four times the FDA daily value per serving after brief periods under ultraviolet light. The mushroom industry plans to bring high vitamin-D fungi to the market, perha By Susan Bowerman Special to The Times March 31, 2008 Vitamin D, the “sunshine vitamin,” got its nickname because our bodies rely on a bit of sun exposure to manufacture the vitamin under the surface of the skin.… continue reading
Low Vitamin D Levels Associated with Increased Total Cancer Incidence
Monday, March 31, 2008
Low levels of vitamin D may be associated with increased total cancer incidence and mortality in men, particularly for cancers of the digestive system, according to a study in the April 5 issue of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.… continue reading
New Ads Claim Tanning Is Good for You
Thursday, March 27, 2008
By ELISABETH LEAMY AND ALLEN LEVINE
The country’s tanning salons are taking on the medical establishment with a bold campaign to convince Americans that exposure to ultraviolet radiation is actually good for you. “Go get a tan. Your body will thank you,” the Indoor Tanning Association proclaims in a TV ad that will appear nationally.… continue reading
American Academy of Dermatology Issues Statement Urging the Public to be Sun Smart(SM)
Thursday, March 27, 2008
SCHAUMBURG, Ill., — For decades, the American Academy of Dermatology has advised the public to practice proper sun protection to prevent skin cancer — and that same advice holds true today, despite any claims to the contrary. “While the health benefits of vitamin D are well known, it also is well known that exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation can cause skin cancer,” stated dermatologist C.… continue reading
Vitamin D Can Help Most Dialysis Patients
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
ISLAMABAD: Vitamin D injections can greatly improve survival for most kidney failure patients on dialysis, according to a new study. Currently, vitamin D injections are recommended only for dialysis patients with elevated levels of parathyroid hormone — which represents about 50 percent of kidney failure patients.… continue reading
