If everyone were to get their vitamin D from adequate sun exposure, they would be more likely to have optimal levels. Unfortunately, our modern lifestyles do not allow for that. There are several factors...
Decades of research have identified vitamin D as a vital component to a healthy immune system. Now, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, there is talk about vitamin D and its possible role in decreasing the...
Cesarean sections are at an all-time high in the United States, making up for close to 32% of deliveries. Unfortunately, primary cesarean and repeat cesarean sections are also related to the highest rates of...
The last vitamin D myth that we addressed was the statement that the only people who should be testing their vitamin D levels are those who are considered “high-risk” for deficiency. While there are...
Our vitamin D myth busting series has covered several important topics, with our last possibly being the most important of all – an explanation of why the current recommendation of 600 IU vitamin D...
Our vitamin D myth busting series continues with one of the most important-to-address myths about vitamin D – that the current recommended daily allowance (RDA) of 600 IU per day, from all sources, and...
While it is true that the majority of individuals have no issues when taking vitamin D (in fact, many notice improvements in how they feel), there is a very small percentage of people who...
Some of our recent posts have discussed the topics of vitamin D toxicity and the importance of managing other existing nutrient deficiencies when taking vitamin D. While we will continue with our vitamin D...
Our vitamin D myth busting series continues, with our last post dispelling the myth that vitamin D can be stored in our fat cells for later use and can become toxic. While it is...
Yesterday, we addressed our first vitamin D myth – that, being fat soluble, vitamin D can be stored in our fat cells for later use. We have heard concerns that supplementation with vitamin D...