Two years after the end of a randomized trial that showed a benefit of daily vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acid (n-3 FA) supplementation for reducing risk for autoimmune diseases, the salubrious effects ...

Weight may be linked to a modified response to vitamin D supplementation, according to a post-hoc analysis of the Vitamin D and Omega-3 Trial (VITAL). While supplementation with vitamin D 2,000 IU/day ...

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In a recent narrative review published in Nutrients, researchers discuss the evidence arguing for the efficiency and safety of 2000 international units (IU), i.e., 50 micrograms (µg) of vitamin D ...

Autoimmune diseases (AD) such as rheumatoid arthritis, polymyalgia rheumatica, autoimmune thyroid disease and psoriasis, are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality as people age. Few effective ...

A new study reports on the medical outcome of taking very high levels of vitamin D supplements. The research documents the story of one person who took 375 times the daily recommended amount of ...

Share on Pinterest Older people with a vitamin D deficiency have higher levels of inflammation, a new study has found. Image credit: Guille Faingold/Stocksy. Inflammation is the mechanism by which the ...

Vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium, supports bone health, and lowers inflammation. Supplementing with vitamin D can lower LDL and total cholesterol, but doesn't affect HDL cholesterol. High ...

Vitamin D has been reported to have a wide range of benefits. However, a recent case study indicates that excessive use of vitamin D can cause kidney damage in people who are not deficient in the ...

Incorporating fatty fish like salmon, herring, and sardines into your diet can significantly boost your vitamin D intake. Beyond sunlight and supplements, consuming eggs and mushrooms, especially ...

The toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) has been reported to play an important role in necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC). As an established regulator of TLR4, vitamin D has been demonstrated to be ...