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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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·May 11, 2020·5 min read

Vitamin D levels appear to play role in COVID-19 mortality rates

COVID-19 patients from countries with higher mortality rates for the infection had lower levels of vitamin D compared to those from countries with lower mortality rates. Findings suggest a link between vitamin D deficiency and an increased risk of both more severe coronavirus infection and mortality as a result of contracting the virus.

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·April 7, 2020·3 min read

Could vitamin D help in fight against COVID-19?

Study reveals vitamin D could help to boost the immune system response and has been shown to help prevent other respiratory infections.

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·August 20, 2019·3 min read

Vitamin D deficiency in childhood linked to aggression and mood disorders in adolescence

Middle-school aged children with vitamin D deficiency were twice as likely to develop externalizing behavior problems and mood disorders during adolescence than their peers with higher levels of the vitamin.

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·August 14, 2019·3 min read

Optimal vitamin D levels may vary for different ethnic and racial groups

Optimal levels of Vitamin D are different, depending on a person's ethnic background. People with less than 20 nanograms of vitamin D per milliliter of blood are deficient. However, taking higher doses of vitamin D through supplements may not be beneficial, as previous studies have shown high dose supplements can increase bone fracture risks.

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·August 7, 2019·2 min read

Low vitamin D levels linked to non-motor symptoms in patients with Parkinson’s disease

Vitamin D supplementation may help reduce some of the non-motor symptoms associated with Parkinson's disease.

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·June 27, 2019·3 min read

Low UVB exposure during pregnancy linked to higher rates of learning disabilities

Lower exposure to UVB rays during pregnancy has been linked to an increased risk of learning disabilities in children. According to the study, lower UVB exposure during the first trimester had a slightly stronger correlation with neurodevelopmental disorders.

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·June 9, 2019·2 min read

Study links poor sleep with poor nutrition

A retrospective analysis finds a correlation between sleep disorders and a lack of essential vitamins and minerals.

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·April 17, 2019·3 min read

Vitamin D study sheds light on immune system effects

Vitamin D causes dendritic cells to produce more CD31, hindering the activation of T cells. The study sheds light on how vitamin D deficiency regulates the immune system and can lead to autoimmune diseases, like multiple sclerosis.

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·April 6, 2019·3 min read

Do minerals play a role in development of multiple sclerosis?

Study finds no association between mineral levels or dietary mineral intake and an increased risk of multiple sclerosis.

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·March 14, 2019·4 min read

More vitamin D may improve memory but too much may slow reaction time

Taking higher doses of vitamin D supplements can help improve memory and learning, but negatively impacts reaction time in postmenopausal women with a higher BMI. Researchers suggest the slowed reaction times may contribute to an increased risk of falls in older people.

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·February 20, 2019·4 min read

Potential Link Between Vitamin D Deficiency and Loss of Brain Plasticity

Researchers report vitamin D levels affect perineuronal nets in the hippocampus. The study found vitamin D deficiency resulted in a significant decline in memory and learning in mouse models.

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vitamin D

Vitamin D Does Not Reduce Risk of Depression in Adults

Vitamin D levels appear to play role in COVID-19 mortality rates

Could vitamin D help in fight against COVID-19?

Vitamin D deficiency in childhood linked to aggression and mood disorders in adolescence

Optimal vitamin D levels may vary for different ethnic and racial groups

Low vitamin D levels linked to non-motor symptoms in patients with Parkinson’s disease

Low UVB exposure during pregnancy linked to higher rates of learning disabilities

Study links poor sleep with poor nutrition

Vitamin D study sheds light on immune system effects

Do minerals play a role in development of multiple sclerosis?

More vitamin D may improve memory but too much may slow reaction time

Potential Link Between Vitamin D Deficiency and Loss of Brain Plasticity

Modified FDA Drug Blocks Pediatric Brain Tumor Relapse

Blood Proteins Identified That Predict Multiple Sclerosis Early

Gene Therapy Proven to Shield Brain from TDP-43 Damage

Estrogen Loss May Drive Female Alzheimer’s

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