The IOM Miscalculated Its RDA For Vitamin D
The true RDA for vitamin D is about 10 times higher than the IOM has said – not a small error. Read on to understand how this might have happened and why this is...
Quality of Sleep Affected by Vitamin D and Omega-3 Levels
Studies find benefit of vitamin D, omega-3s, and several other key nutrients in sleep regulation and quality of sleep Key Points Lack of sleep can be attributed to many factors, however, for individuals struggling...
Another Study Associates Vitamin D Level with Dementia Risk
A new 2024 study finds up to 25% increased risk of dementia among adults with vitamin D deficiency; omega-3s are also important Key Points A new study looked at data from 269,229 adults (ages...
Health Loss from Brain Disorders Surpasses Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer
15% Off Sale Starts Today – Brain disorders now account for more than 15% of all health loss worldwide. Have you taken these simple steps to help protect your brain health? Key Points Vitamin...
Vitamin D Cuts Suicide and Self-Harm Risk Nearly in Half among US Veterans
Vitamin D supplementation resulted in a 64% reduced risk of suicide and self-harm among those presenting with vitamin D deficiency at baseline, and a 45-48% decreased risk overall Key Points Research has found that...
Taking Recommendations to Task
Dr. Heaney explains how it was that the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force found the evidence in support of vitamin D supplementation inconclusive, while vitamin D experts find it persuasive Key Points In 2013 the...
Colorectal Cancer Survival Rate Greatly Improved with Higher Vitamin D Levels
How vitamin D, magnesium, and sunshine exposure can affect colorectal cancer incidence and outcomes. Learn and share this information as part of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month! Key Points Vitamin D has many cancer-fighting functions...
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WEEKEND FLASH SALE: Save 15% on Any Test Kit Combination that Includes Your Omega-3 Index with Code “Omega3Day24”! Key Points 80% of people worldwide are not getting enough EPA and DHA omega-3s (and in...
Defining Normal – Origins and Resiliency
Dr. Heaney describes two additional physiology-based approaches to defining “normal” nutrient status – something that the currently employed phenomenological approach cannot do Key Points Nutrition policymakers lack a shared vision of “normal” and are...
Lower HbA1c Levels Found Among T1D Adults Taking More Vitamin D
A new study among adults with Type 1 Diabetes shows those taking more vitamin D had better glycemic control Key Points Measuring the percentage of HbA1c in the blood provides information about the average...