Historically, 400 IU (10 ug) of vitamin D was recommended for better health because it closely approximated the amount of vitamin D in a teaspoonful of cod liver oil. However, 800 to 1,000 IU is the ...

Share on Pinterest Have official guidelines for vitamin D intake missed the mark when it comes to heart health? Image credit: Zorica Nastasic/Getty Images. Vitamin D is an essential nutrient, and ...

Vitamin D deficiency may contribute to IBS symptoms, while vitamin D supplements may help some people with IBS. Research on the link remains controversial. The exact cause of irritable bowel syndrome ...

Few nutrients seem to get as much attention as vitamin D does. Taking a supplement has been touted as an effective way to slow overall aging and protect against heart disease and cancer, although ...

In many parts of the world, sun is again unseen, thanks to the extended winters. Does this mean you should worry about your vitamin D levels? Yes. However, it does not mean that everyone needs to rush ...

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 ...

Vitamin D is essential to immune and bone health, but taking in too much from supplements can be harmful. Toxic levels of vitamin D can cause common symptoms like nausea, weakness, and loss of ...

Share on Pinterest New research finds that taking a daily vitamin D supplement may help lower blood pressure, especially for older adults with obesity. Tatjana Zlatkovic/Stocksy United A new study ...

Vitamin D supplements could help protect the caps on our chromosomes that slow ageing, sparking hopes the sunshine vitamin might keep us healthier for longer, a recent study suggests. The researchers ...

Maintaining adequate levels of serum vitamin D is recommended for those with osteoporosis to preserve bone strength and prevent falls, but the presence of obesity can complicate how supplementation is ...

Vital for bone and brain health, vitamin D has also been linked to improved muscle strength and better performances in the gym. One recent meta-analysis (a study examining lots of existing studies) ...