Could applying vitamin D products to the skin help improve psoriasis and other skin conditions while also raising vitamin D levels? August is Psoriasis Action Month, dedicated to increasing awareness of psoriatic disease and...
Study shows supplementing to achieve a vitamin D level of at least 40 ng/ml (100 nmol/L) significantly decreased auto-immune thyroid disease Autoimmune disease happens when our own immune system begins attacking our own cells....
Our paper on breast cancer and vitamin D has been named as one of the top 10% most cited PLOS ONE papers published in 2018! Exciting news!! Our paper, titled Breast cancer risk markedly...
Video Friday: Learn about the production and balance of thyroid hormones and how specific nutrients play a role in optimal thyroid function Certain nutrients, such as iodine, selenium, zinc, B-vitamins, vitamin D, vitamin A...
Study reports on an association between dietary patterns and severity of COVID-19 illness Several factors have been associated with the severity of COVID-19 disease, including age, ethnicity, and preexisting conditions. Nutrient deficiencies, especially of...
Study shows optimal thyroid function may require a vitamin D level of at least 50 ng/ml (125 nmol/L) The thyroid is a gland that produces, stores, and releases thyroid hormones, which are important to...
5000 IU vitamin D per day shown to have greater impact on COVID-19 recovery and correcting vitamin D deficiency compared to 1000 IU per day The immune system relies on vitamin D for both...
Video Friday: Dr. Renu Mahtani explains part of the Coimbra Protocol for the treatment and management of autoimmune disorders with vitamin D It’s Video Friday! Today’s video is presented by Dr. Renu Mahtani, MD,...
Study shows how low vitamin D levels can lead to increased risk of Opioid Use and Addiction In addition to producing vitamin D, sunlight or UVB exposure results in the release of beta-endorphins, which...
Each form of vitamin D, not just the hormonal form, is necessary for optimal health There is a common misconception that the only ‘active’ form of vitamin D, and the only one that really...