Vitamin D Helps Prevent… Is it True for You?
From cancer to COVID and many other diseases, taking certain steps with vitamin D can be a determining factor for whether you are more likely to have a good or bad outcome. Key Points...
Vitamin D and K Status Related to COVID-19 Disease Severity
Deficiencies of vitamin K and vitamin D found to be independently and significantly associated with increased COVID-19 severity Key Points There are two forms of vitamin K. Vitamin K1 (called phylloquinone) is found in...
Vitamin D Status Predictive of Disease Outcome
Could something as simple as vitamin D help predict the development or course of a disease? Key Points A prognostic factor is something about an individual (such as the presence of vitamin D deficiency)...
Obesity is a Significant Risk Factor for Cancer, COVID-19, and Vitamin D Deficiency
A higher BMI increases the risk of both cancer and severe COVID-19 disease; could a higher risk of vitamin D deficiency be an underlying contributor for both? Key Points A secondary analysis of the...
Breast Cancer Survival – Is a diagnosis too late to start with vitamin D?
Fatality rate cut in half for breast cancer patients with the highest vitamin D levels compared to those with the lowest vitamin D levels Key Points Research has shown an 82% lower rate of...
Most Children Are Not Getting Enough Vitamin D
Over 90% of children in the United States have vitamin D levels below the recommended 40 ng/ml – how can you help ensure your child is getting enough? Key Points 93% of children in...
The Motivating Story behind the Beginning of D*action
Video Friday: To kick off Breast Cancer PREVENTION Month, we share this video by our director, Carole Baggerly, about her breast cancer story turned inspiration Key Points An estimated 67-70% of breast cancer could...
Higher Vitamin D Levels Associated with Lower Labor Pain Scores
Study shows women with higher vitamin D levels at the beginning stage of labor reported less pain during labor and after birth Key Points Vitamin D levels of at least 40 ng/ml (100 nmol/L)...
Supplemental Biotin May Interfere with Some Lab Tests
Video Friday: Must-know information about biotin… Have you received a higher vitamin D result from another lab? This could be why. Key Points Supplemental biotin may interfere with certain immunoassay lab tests, leading to...
What is Your Summer’s End Vitamin D Level?
Vitamin D levels tend to be at their peak at summer’s end – what is your level after this summer’s events? Key Points GrassrootsHealth scientists recommend measuring the vitamin D level at the end...