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·August 12, 2022·3 min read

Vitamin D Supplementation Seems to Alleviate Depressive Symptoms in Adults

The findings of an extensive meta-analysis study reveal vitamin D supplementation may help to alleviate symptoms of depression.

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·August 7, 2022·3 min read

Down on Vitamin D? It Could Be the Cause of Chronic Inflammation

Study reveals a direct link between vitamin D deficiency and chronic inflammation. Researchers suggest boosting vitamin D in those with a deficiency may help to reduce inflammation.

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·June 14, 2022·4 min read

Vitamin D Deficiency Leads to Dementia

Researchers found an association between low vitamin D levels and reduced brain volume. Lower vitamin D was also linked to an increased risk of stroke and dementia. Up to 17% of dementia cases could be prevented by increasing vitamin D.

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·April 19, 2022·6 min read

Two Out of Three Infants Participating in WIC Don’t Get Recommended Amount of Vitamin D

Only 1 in 3 infants enrolled in the government's WIC program are receiving the daily recommended dose of vitamin d, a new study reports. Vitamin d deficiency plays a role in a number of disorders including rickets, multiple sclerosis, and type 2 diabetes.

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·January 2, 2022·6 min read

Vitamin D Supplementation Does Not Improve Symptoms in People With Psychosis

Study reveals there is no evidence a six-month course of vitamin D supplementation improves mental or physical health for those with psychosis. However, while vitamin D supplementation did not improve symptoms, 77% of patients experienced vitamin D deficiencies.

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·August 17, 2021·4 min read

Lack of Exercise and Poor Nutrition Could Increase the Risk of Diseases Like Dementia

Diet and exercise can influence hippocampal neurogenesis, researchers say. Poor nutrition and lack of exercise have detrimental effects on hippocampal neurogenesis, increasing the risk for dementia.

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·August 8, 2021·3 min read

Vitamin D Reduces Need for Opioid Pain Relief in Cancer Patients

Cancer patients with vitamin D deficiency under palliative care reported a decreased need for opioids to control pain and reduced symptoms of fatigue when given vitamin D supplementation.

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·June 11, 2021·5 min read

Vitamin D Deficiency May Increase Risk for Addiction to Opioids and Ultraviolet Rays

Animal studies and analysis of human data reveal a link between vitamin D deficiency and an increased risk of both opioid addiction and sun-seeking behaviors.

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Autism Featured Neuroscience

·December 11, 2020·4 min read

Vitamin D the Clue to More Autism Spectrum Disorder in Boys

Vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy may explain why males are three times more likely to be diagnosed with ASD than girls. The study reports prenatal vitamin d deficiency increases testosterone in the developing male brain.

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·November 2, 2020·5 min read

Vitamin D Levels During Pregnancy Linked With Child IQ

Higher levels of vitamin D during pregnancy were linked to increased IQ in children.

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·August 8, 2020·4 min read

Vitamin D Twice a Day May Keep Vertigo Away

Twice daily vitamin D supplementation reduces symptoms of vertigo for those suffering BPPV.

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·August 4, 2020·5 min read

Vitamin D Does Not Reduce Risk of Depression in Adults

Vitamin D3 supplements do not help to lift mood in those who suffer from depression. Researchers say there is no significant benefit for vitamin D supplements to help prevent depression or to improve mood.

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vitamin D

Vitamin D Supplementation Seems to Alleviate Depressive Symptoms in Adults

Down on Vitamin D? It Could Be the Cause of Chronic Inflammation

Vitamin D Deficiency Leads to Dementia

Two Out of Three Infants Participating in WIC Don’t Get Recommended Amount of Vitamin D

Vitamin D Supplementation Does Not Improve Symptoms in People With Psychosis

Lack of Exercise and Poor Nutrition Could Increase the Risk of Diseases Like Dementia

Vitamin D Reduces Need for Opioid Pain Relief in Cancer Patients

Vitamin D Deficiency May Increase Risk for Addiction to Opioids and Ultraviolet Rays

Vitamin D the Clue to More Autism Spectrum Disorder in Boys

Vitamin D Levels During Pregnancy Linked With Child IQ

Vitamin D Twice a Day May Keep Vertigo Away

Vitamin D Does Not Reduce Risk of Depression in Adults

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