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The study supports vitamin D's role in maintaining circulatory and metabolic health, emphasizing the importance of adequate ...

Whilst we often associate winter with festive fun and celebration, the change in weather can make it a difficult time for ...

Let’s Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos spoke with Dr. Amy Lee to learn how food can be a great alternative source of Vitamin D.

Forget milk — a recent study finds the key to building strong bones in children is for mothers to keep their vitamin D levels high during pregnancy.

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A study reveals that vitamin D supplementation helps lower blood pressure in obese older adults, but doses higher than the ...

Vitamin D, an essential nutrient, is naturally produced through sun exposure and certain foods. However, excessive sunburn ...

Research shows that vitamin D levels are significantly lower in people with psoriasis when compared with healthy control subjects, but it’s not clear why. Are the low levels the result of having ...