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 ...

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 ...

Fact checked by Nick Blackmer Vitamin C and vitamin D both support immune function in different ways, but neither will ...

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 five-year trial in 25,871 adults offers the strongest evidence yet.

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 ...

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 ...

A specific variation in the vitamin D receptor gene may determine whether high-dose supplementation lowers diabetes risk in prediabetic people. Nearly 115 million Americans are on the road to diabetes ...

Called the sunshine vitamin for good reason, vitamin D is best sourced from the sun. Just five to 30 minutes a day during the spring and summer months is all your body needs. (If you’re logging miles ...

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 ...