Vitamin D plays many important roles in human health well beyond the regulation of calcium and phosphorus for bone health. It has been shown to have effects on cancer, cardiovascular disease, autoimmune health, and...
In earlier posts we explored the relationship between vitamin D level, Omega-3 Index, and vitamin C intake and the occurrence of colds and the flu separately. In the final blog post of this series,...
Over 3000 genes are responsive to vitamin D; among them are those affecting muscle protein synthesis, muscle strength, muscle size, reaction time, balance, coordination, endurance, inflammation, and immunity. Vitamin D also plays a significant...
In earlier posts we explored the relationship between vitamin D level and Omega-3 Index and the occurrence of colds and the flu separately. Using the data you provided for the GrassrootsHealth study, we’ll explore...
Did you know that anxiety is the most common mental illness in the United States, affecting approximately 18% of the population? And about half of those experiencing anxiety are also suffering from depression? The...
In many areas of the northern hemisphere, we are now faced with darker, longer days, little sunshine. For some people, this leads to a serious bout with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). There are two...
A recent vitamin D supplement review by Consumer Labs referenced the “safe upper tolerable intake” of 4,000 IU per day for vitamin D, set by the National Academy of Sciences (NAS, previously the IOM),...
There are many published benefits of vitamin D for a healthy pregnancy and infant development, beginning in the preconception phase and continuing through pregnancy and early childhood. A recent post highlighted a study which...
Seasonal trends have been observed in several diseases. Vitamin D deficiency is known to be more prevalent during particular times of the year, which may contribute to an increased risk of certain seasonal diseases....
Certain diseases, such as multiple sclerosis (MS) and inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), have a demonstrated link between disease risk and sun or UVB exposure, vitamin D levels, and changes in the gut microbiome. However,...