New Participant and Results Resource Pages
Find answers to all of the top questions about your test results and how those results relate to your health, all from a single page Key Points From the new Participant Resources page, you...
Higher Vitamin D Levels Associated with Lower Risk of Death from All Causes
PLUS 2-Day Flash Sale Ends Today! Two new papers demonstrate the relationship between vitamin D level and mortality risk Key Points A previous study found that death from all causes (including heart disease, and...
Magnesium Intake Alters Effects of Vitamin D
From diabetes, to high blood pressure, and more… Magnesium and vitamin D work together synergistically, in such a way that the interaction of both is greater than the sum of their individual effects Key...
Does Low Vitamin D Make You Fat?
The amount of vitamin D needed on a daily basis can vary depending on weight. Could it also be that vitamin D levels directly influence weight and the risk of being obese? Key Points The...
Periodontal Disease Can Indicate a Higher Risk of Other Diseases
A diagnosis of periodontal disease may be reason to worry more about other linked systemic diseases and to take steps necessary to decrease the risk of those diseases while also caring for your oral...
The IOM Miscalculated Its RDA For Vitamin D
The true RDA for vitamin D is about 10 times higher than the IOM has said – not a small error. Read on to understand how this might have happened and why this is...
Quality of Sleep Affected by Vitamin D and Omega-3 Levels
Studies find benefit of vitamin D, omega-3s, and several other key nutrients in sleep regulation and quality of sleep Key Points Lack of sleep can be attributed to many factors, however, for individuals struggling...
Another Study Associates Vitamin D Level with Dementia Risk
A new 2024 study finds up to 25% increased risk of dementia among adults with vitamin D deficiency; omega-3s are also important Key Points A new study looked at data from 269,229 adults (ages...
Vitamin D Cuts Suicide and Self-Harm Risk Nearly in Half among US Veterans
Vitamin D supplementation resulted in a 64% reduced risk of suicide and self-harm among those presenting with vitamin D deficiency at baseline, and a 45-48% decreased risk overall Key Points Research has found that...
Colorectal Cancer Survival Rate Greatly Improved with Higher Vitamin D Levels
How vitamin D, magnesium, and sunshine exposure can affect colorectal cancer incidence and outcomes. Learn and share this information as part of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month! Key Points Vitamin D has many cancer-fighting functions...