Non-caucasians aren't getting enough of vitamin D
Non-caucasians aren't getting enough of vitamin D Researchers from the University of Toronto have found all subjects of African origin to…
Smokers should avoid beta-carotene supplements
Smokers should avoid beta-carotene supplements It's been known for over a decade that smokers who take supplements containing beta-carotene are at…
Women planning pregnancy urged to take more folic acid
Women planning pregnancy urged to take more folic acid Nearly half of neural tube and other birth defects can be prevented if women planning to conceive or…
Vitamin D may lower risk of type 2 diabetes
Vitamin D may lower risk of type 2 diabetes New research has found that vitamin D may play a role in the development of type 2 diabetes. According to…
Vitamin D may prevent colon cancer only
Vitamin D may prevent colon cancer only Vitamin D may not be a wonder drug that prevents all cancer. According to a new study from the National Cancer…
Do you need a multivitamin?
Do you need a multivitamin? A multivitamin and mineral supplement won't make up for a diet that's high in fat and salt and lacking in fruit,…
Cancer society calls for large vitamin D trial
Cancer society calls for large vitamin D trial The mounting strong evidence that vitamin D helps prevent cancer has prompted the Canadian Cancer Society to…
Low vitamin D levels linked to hip fracture
Low vitamin D levels linked to hip fracture Women with low levels of vitamin D have an increased risk of hip fractures, according to researchers at the…
Pregnant and lactating women need more vitamin D
Pregnant and lactating women need more vitamin D Women who are pregnant or breast-feeding should increase their vitamin D intake to 2,000 IU (international…
Vitamin D supplementation may increase life expectancy
Vitamin D supplementation may increase life expectancy Adults who supplement with at least 500 IU (international units) of vitamin D each day have been found…