Top Diseases Related to Sunshine Deficiency
A lack of sunshine exposure can lead to decreased health and an increased risk of many diseases, also known as “Sunshine Deficiency” diseases Key Points 340,000 deaths per year in the United States and...
Sunlight and Longevity: Many Are Missing the Bigger Picture
Avoiding the sun may prevent some skin cancer deaths, but at the cost of overall health and longevity Key Points Moderate sunlight exposure is consistently associated with lower all-cause and cardiovascular mortality across large...
Vitamin D, A, and E: What A New Study Reveals About Chronic Disease Risk
Higher incidence of multiple chronic diseases among those with lower vitamin D levels and higher vitamin A levels. Key Points Vitamin D insufficiency was widespread and significantly associated with osteoporosis, hypertension, and coronary artery...
Why Calcium, Magnesium, and Vitamin D Balance Matters for Optimal Health
Access our new Infographic and Vitamin D Study Hour recording on the interaction between vitamin D, calcium, and magnesium Key Points Vitamin D works as part of a integrative system, and calcium and magnesium...
Disease Risk Reduction by Vitamin D Level
Join us as Dr. Michael Holick reviews the latest research to show just how much vitamin D serum levels can affect the risk of many chronic diseases. Key Points In a review article from...
Omega-3s Cut Post-Surgical Infections by 58% in Gastric Cancer Patients, Helping Patients Heal Faster
New meta-analysis of 32 clinical trials finds omega-3 fatty acids reduce post-surgical infections and strengthen immune function Key Points Omega-3 supplementation reduced postoperative infections by 58% in gastric cancer patients. Increased CD4+ T cells...
How the Calcium-to-Magnesium Ratio Interacts with Vitamin D
High calcium combined with low magnesium may interfere with some health benefits of vitamin D, potentially leading to harm Key Points The balance between calcium and magnesium is essential because it determines how effectively...
Magnesium Intake Linked to Decreased Breast Cancer Risk
Study shows both direct and indirect effects of magnesium intake and risk of breast cancer Key Points A case-control study found that higher dietary magnesium was significantly associated with lower breast cancer risk; specifically,...
Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema Strongly Associated with Vitamin D Levels
New Study Shows Strong Association Between Vitamin D and this Debilitating Side Effect of Breast Cancer and its Treatment Key Points Vitamin D plays an important role in breast cancer prevention; an estimated 75-80%...
These Studies Show a Diagnosis is Not Too Late!
Addressing vitamin D levels at any stage of breast cancer diagnosis can lead to better outcomes Key Points Research has shown an 82% lower rate of getting breast cancer among women with vitamin D...