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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

We were unable to process your request. Please try again later. If you continue to have this issue please contact customerservice@slackinc.com. Costenbader and colleagues conducted a two-by-two ...

Millions of older adults take calcium and vitamin D supplements each day, trusting that the pills will protect their bones. A ...

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 ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Vitamin C and vitamin D both support immune function in ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . “It became important to determine, is all of this supplemental vitamin D that people are taking warranted?” ...