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Supplementation with vitamin D and calcium can reduce systolic and diastolic blood pressure in older individuals with ...

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

Vitamin D supplementation may help manage hypertension, particularly in older adults with overweight or obesity, a new study ...

A recent study reveals that vitamin D supplements, combined with calcium, could be a key factor in lowering blood pressure ...

Additionally, they also had a blood level of 25-hydroxy vitamin D between 10 and 30 ml, while levels below 30 ml are ...

New research finds that taking a daily vitamin D supplement may help lower blood pressure, especially for older adults with ...

A deficiency of vitamin B9 can lead to various health issues and complications. Also known as folate or folic, this vitamin plays a pivotal role in DNA synthesis, cell division, and one’s entire ...

Research indicates that a vitamin D deficiency can lead to bone and lower back pain, neck discomfort, and muscle spasms. A comprehensive review carried out in 2018, which scrutinised 81 studies ...

Serum vitamin D concentration (Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D) was classified into four categories: severe deficiency (<25 nmol/L), deficiency (25–49.9 nmol/L), insufficiency (50–74.9 nmol/L), and ...