Vitamin D may prevent multiple sclerosis
Vitamin D may prevent multiple sclerosis New Canadian research is offering hope that some day preventing multiple sclerosis will be as simple as popping a…
High doses of vitamin D can be good for children's bones
High doses of vitamin D can be good for children's bones Giving school children very high doses of vitamin D is safe - and possibly necessary - to support…
Vitamin B12 helps protect against brain shrinkage
Vitamin B12 helps protect against brain shrinkage Having higher vitamin B12 levels may protect against brain shrinkage and cognitive decline in older…
Vitamin D linked to type 2 diabetes in men
Vitamin D linked to type 2 diabetes in men People with lower levels of vitamin D in their blood may be at greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes,…
Vitamin and mineral supplements can harm or help
Vitamin and mineral supplements can harm or help Taking a vitamin and mineral supplement can improve a person's nutritional status, however many…
B vitamin supplementation may not improve heart health
B vitamin supplementation may not improve heart health Reducing blood levels of the amino acid homocysteine with folic acid and other B vitamins fails…
Arsenic in drinking water linked to type 2 diabetes
Arsenic in drinking water linked to type 2 diabetes Low levels of arsenic from ground water may increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, say U.S.…
Vitamin D reduces risk of hip fracture in women
Vitamin D reduces risk of hip fracture in women Older women with higher blood levels of vitamin D are less likely to suffer hip fractures, according to…
Vitamin D increases life expectancy
Vitamin D increases life expectancy In comparison to those with higher levels of the "sunshine vitamin", adults with low blood levels of vitamin D…
Vitamin C may lower type 2 diabetes risk
Vitamin C may lower type 2 diabetes risk A diet high in vitamin C may help lower a person's risk of developing type 2 diabetes, say researchers from…