Articles tagged with Vitamin D
New research from Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center suggests that physicians are ordering vitamin D deficiency screening tests for preventive care purposes. The study found that the number of diagnoses for vitamin D deficiency rapidly increased from 2007 to 2010, with older patients and females more likely to be diagnosed.
Research shows that vitamin D deficiency is associated with higher prevalence and severity of coronary artery disease. Patients with low vitamin D levels are at a higher risk of developing severe heart disease, and the study suggests that vitamin D may be beneficial in preventing heart disease.
A new study from Loyola Medicine found that only 10.3 percent of US children ages 6 to 18 are at risk for inadequate or deficient vitamin D levels under the Institute of Medicine guidelines. Children who are overweight, female, non-white, and between 14 and 18 years old are more likely to be at risk.
A recent systematic review of clinical trials found that vitamin D supplementation had little to no effect on depression. However, additional analyses suggested that vitamin D supplements may help patients with clinically significant depression when combined with traditional antidepressant medication.
A new study investigating racial disparities in birth outcomes reveals that environmental factors are more likely to contribute to differences in preterm birth and low birth weight between African-Americans and whites. The findings suggest that addressing socioeconomic inequality and discrimination may be key to reducing these disparit...
Breast cancer patients with high vitamin D levels are twice as likely to survive the disease. Vitamin D receptors prevent tumor growth and expansion, leading to better survival rates in patients with high serum levels.
A new study from the Women's Health Initiative found that calcium and vitamin D supplements can lower LDL cholesterol levels and raise HDL cholesterol in postmenopausal women. Vitamin D levels also played a significant role, with higher levels associated with improved cholesterol profiles.
Researchers found that children with prediabetes and multiple islet autoantibodies had lower vitamin D levels, which increased during summer months. Vitamin D supplementation may be recommended at an early stage to prevent deficiency.
Researchers Rhonda Patrick and Bruce Ames found a causal link between vitamin D, serotonin synthesis, and autism. Dietary interventions with vitamin D, tryptophan, and omega-3 fatty acids may boost brain serotonin concentrations to prevent and treat symptoms associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Researchers found a significant association between vitamin D deficiency and biomarkers for inflammation in older Irish adults. Vitamin D plays a crucial role in maintaining immune function, and low levels may compromise the body's ability to fight off infections and diseases.
Researchers evaluated the effectiveness and safety of an anti-FGF23 antibody in patients with X-linked hypophosphatemia, finding improved renal phosphate reabsorption and increased serum phosphate levels. Additionally, studies on natural killer cells suggest that targeting specific ligands may enhance cancer therapies by protecting tum...
Research found that women deficient in vitamin D during the first 26 weeks of pregnancy may be at risk of developing severe preeclampsia. Vitamin D sufficiency was associated with a 40% reduction in risk of severe preeclampsia, but not mild preeclampsia.
A new analysis of 40 randomized controlled trials suggests that vitamin D supplementation does not prevent heart attacks, strokes, or bone fractures. The study concludes that vitamin D supplements probably provide little to no health benefit, contradicting previous observational studies that linked deficiency to poor health.
A new study published in Molecular Biology and Evolution found that calcium absorption was not the primary reason for the evolution of milk tolerance in Europeans. The researchers discovered that fermented milk products, such as yoghurt and cheese, played a significant role in the rapid emergence of lactase persistence.
A new study published in Molecular Biology and Evolution suggests that strong natural selection acted on lactase persistence in Iberia over the last 7,000 years. The 'calcium assimilation hypothesis' is challenged as sunlight in Iberia allows for vitamin D synthesis, making calcium deficiency less of a concern.
A study found that higher vitamin D levels are associated with lower risk of new brain lesions, relapses, and faster decline in brain volume. Patients with low vitamin D levels early on may experience long-term increased MS activity and progression.
A new study found that low levels of vitamin D in early MS patients are associated with increased disease severity and progression. Increasing vitamin D intake could help stave off symptoms, according to researchers from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
Researchers found that vitamin D supplementation reduced chronic pain and improved physical role functioning in patients with fibromyalgia syndrome. The study suggests vitamin D may be a safe and economical treatment option for FMS patients.
Researchers at the University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna, found that vitamin D deficiency stifferens blood vessels, leading to increased blood pressure and cardiovascular disease. The study used genetically modified mice to explore the effects of vitamin D deficiency on blood vessel flexibility.
The Nordic SYSDIET study found that people with metabolic syndrome often have a diet high in salt and saturated fat, low in fibre and unsaturated fat. This can increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases and diabetes, emphasizing the importance of adherence to dietary recommendations for those at risk.
Research found that mothers with higher vitamin D levels during pregnancy had children with stronger muscles, which could lead to better health outcomes in adulthood. The study measured grip strength and muscle mass in children born to these mothers at age four.
A study at Johns Hopkins Medicine found that vitamin D appears to block damage-causing immune cells from migrating to the central nervous system, potentially preventing or easing symptoms of multiple sclerosis. The research suggests that vitamin D may slow a process allowing T cells to grab onto blood vessel walls.
A large systematic review found no link between vitamin D supplementation and reduced risk of acute and chronic diseases, casting doubt on its benefits. Decreases in vitamin D levels are likely a marker of deteriorating health rather than a cause of disease.
A new UK study published in Free Radical Biology and Medicine found that a diet low in vitamin D causes free radical damage to the brain, leading to decreased cognitive performance. The researchers also discovered that vitamin D deficiency is linked to Alzheimer's disease, certain cancers, and heart disease.
Researchers found vitamin D supplementation significantly improved depression symptoms and reduced neuropathic and sensory pain in women with type 2 diabetes. The study also showed a notable decrease in pain at three and six months following supplementation.
Researchers found that genetic differences in a vitamin D carrier protein referred to as D-binding protein could explain the discrepancy between diagnosed vitamin D deficiency and lack of symptoms in black Americans. The study suggests that current methods may not accurately determine vitamin D deficiency, leading to unnecessary treatm...
A study of 264 kidney transplant recipients found that vitamin D supplementation was associated with improved patient outcomes, including lower risk of organ rejection and death. The research suggests that maintaining adequate vitamin D levels may be crucial for optimal health in kidney transplant patients.
A recent clinical trial found that calcium and vitamin D supplementation improves bone density in patients with epilepsy who take chronic antiepileptic drugs. The results suggest that risedronate may help prevent new vertebral fractures when combined with these supplements.
A study found that African-American and Puerto Rican women with low vitamin D levels during pregnancy are at higher risk of preterm birth. Vitamin D deficiency was strongly associated with damage to the placenta, a key factor in preterm births.
Researchers at the University of Tsukuba have identified a synthetic ligand that reduces renal fibrosis in mice by inhibiting the TGF-β/SMAD signaling pathway. This finding has implications for the treatment of patients with fibrotic diseases.
Researchers found ionizing radiation exposure promotes formation of fusion oncogenes in papillary thyroid cancers. In another study, the origin of lethal prostate cancer was traced back to a small, low-grade focus in the primary tumor. Additionally, reduced reactive oxygen species production in diabetic kidneys may contribute to diseas...
A nationwide NIH-funded trial will determine if vitamin D supplementation can reduce the likelihood of developing type 2 diabetes in people at high risk. The study, led by Tufts Medical Center, will involve 2,500 participants and aim to confirm a hypothesis about vitamin D's role in preventing diabetes.
A Hopkins-led study finds that low vitamin D levels are associated with an increased risk of anemia in children. The research, which analyzed blood samples from over 10,400 kids, suggests that vitamin D's effects on red blood cell production and immune inflammation may play a role in the link between the two conditions.
A recent study of 2,012 participants found no association between vitamin D levels and kidney stone incidence, contradicting earlier concerns about supplementation. However, the study did identify older age, male gender, and higher BMI as risk factors for developing kidney stones.
A large meta-analysis of 23 studies involving over 4,000 healthy adults found no significant benefit from vitamin D supplements in preventing osteoporosis. The study's authors conclude that continuing widespread use of vitamin D for osteoporosis prevention in healthy adults without specific risk factors is inappropriate.
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have discovered a promising vitamin D-based treatment for multiple sclerosis (MS) that can halt and even reverse the course of the disease in a mouse model. The treatment involves giving mice with MS symptoms a single dose of calcitriol, followed by ongoing vitamin D supplements throug...
A recent study published in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism found that vitamin D supplements do not reduce bone turnover or protect bone health in postmenopausal women. In contrast, calcium supplements significantly reduced bone turnover and decreased the risk of osteoporosis.
Researchers at Oregon State University found that resveratrol in red grapes and pterostilbene in blueberries can boost the innate immune system by increasing CAMP gene expression. This synergy is significant and has been shown to increase CAMP expression by several times.
A systematic review reveals that over one-third of the world's population may have low levels of vitamin D. Vitamin D values were higher in North America compared to Europe and the Middle-East. The review highlights the need for further research and public health measures to improve vitamin D status, particularly in high-risk groups su...
A recent study published in Critical Reviews in Oncology/Hematology found that calcium and vitamin D supplements do not prevent bone mineral density loss in women undergoing breast cancer treatment. Women with breast cancer experience a higher rate of bone loss than healthy counterparts, increasing their risk of fractures.
A randomized clinical trial found that calcium and vitamin D supplementation did not reduce joint pain or swelling in postmenopausal women. The study analyzed data from the Women's Health Initiative calcium plus vitamin D supplementation trial, which included 1,911 participants.
Researchers found that a gene related to vitamin D action, measured at birth, predicts bone density in children by four years of age. Vitamin D levels during pregnancy are also linked to the gene's activity.
A recent University of Eastern Finland study found that individuals whose expression of certain genes was not altered by vitamin D supplementation may already have a sufficient level of serum vitamin D or be disturbed in their vitamin D utilization. The researchers believe this approach can help identify potential beneficiaries of long...
A randomized clinical trial of 159 patients found no significant difference in office blood pressure or vascular health markers after one year of vitamin D supplementation. The study suggests that vitamin D may have non-blood pressure effects on cardiovascular health, but more research is needed to confirm this.
The incidence of Type 1 diabetes in Finland has plateaued after rising rapidly between 2006 and 2011, with some research suggesting changes in vitamin D intake may be a contributing factor. A total of 3,332 new cases were diagnosed between 2006 and 2011, down from an initial peak in 2006.
A recent study found that vitamin D-deficient older individuals are more likely to struggle with everyday tasks and experience physical decline. The researchers suggest that vitamin D supplementation could help prevent these issues, but further studies are needed to confirm the findings.
Patients from neurosurgical intensive care units often experience vitamin D deficiency, linked to impaired immunological status. Vitamin D supplementation has shown promise in improving patient immunological status and reducing infections.
Researchers at Berkeley Lab's Advanced Light Source found that vitamin D deficiency not only reduces bone mineralization but also induces premature aging of existing bone. This accelerates the risk of fractures in patients with vitamin D deficiency.
A study published in JAMA found that low vitamin D blood levels are associated with a greater risk of heart disease in whites and Chinese populations, but not in blacks and Hispanics. The researchers suggest that genetic factors may play a role in the varying associations between vitamin D levels and heart disease across different raci...
A large multiethnic population study found that low vitamin D levels are associated with increased coronary heart disease events among white and Chinese participants but not black or Hispanic participants. The findings suggest that the risks and benefits of vitamin D supplementation should be evaluated carefully across race and ethnicity.
A large analysis of the Women's Health Initiative trial found that combining hormone therapy with calcium and vitamin D supplements significantly reduces the risk of hip fractures. The study suggests that women taking postmenopausal hormone therapy should consider taking these supplements to boost bone health.
Research shows that almost all children with congenital heart disease have low Vitamin D levels before and after surgery. Children with lower post-operative Vitamin D levels require more life-sustaining therapies and stay in the ICU longer.
A pilot study found that vitamin D supplementation significantly lowered blood pressure and improved moods in women with type 2 diabetes and symptoms of depression. Vitamin D also helped the women lose weight. The study suggests that vitamin D supplementation may be a valuable treatment option for these women.
Researchers measured vitamin D levels in the US population and found they peak in August and trough in February. This seasonal variation may help explain the role of vitamin D in seasonal illnesses such as the flu.
A study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism found that probiotic Lactobacillus reuteri NCIMB 30242 increased circulating vitamin D levels by 25.5 percent in hypercholesterolemic adults over a nine-week intervention.
Researchers at Loyola University Chicago will study whether vitamin D supplementation can improve mood and blood pressure in women with Type 2 diabetes and symptoms of depression. The six-month study aims to explore the potential benefits of vitamin D as an antidepressant therapy.
Researchers found that vitamin D deficiency is linked to early onset of puberty in girls, with 44% having severe deficiencies. Vitamin D supplementation may help delay pubertal onset and progression.
A new study suggests that vitamin D deficiency may play a role in the increased allergy and asthma risk in overweight and obese adolescents. Researchers found significant correlations between the severity of obesity, adipokine levels, and biochemical measures of allergic disease.
A large-scale genetic study found a significant link between high vitamin D levels and reduced blood pressure, reducing the risk of hypertension. The researchers used genetic variants as proxy markers for vitamin D status to test for causality, providing strong evidence for the potential prevention of cardiovascular disease through vit...
Researchers found a strong association between low vitamin D levels and high HBV replication in patients with chronic HBV. The study suggests that vitamin D may help control HBV levels and proposes further investigation of its therapeutic potential.