What is the Dose-Response for Maternal Vitamin D Supplementation in Lactating Mothers?
Discussion
Vitamin D is an important vitamin for bone formation and mineral homeostasis. Hypocalcemia, hypophosphatemia, osteomalacia, rickets and tetany can all result because of Vitamin D deficiency. Deficiency is caused by inadequate dietary intakes of Vitamin D, inadequate exposure to sunlight or patients with fat malabsorption or renal disease. Even in high sun exposure areas of the world, Vitamin D deficiency can occur because of inadequate exposure due to clothing or cultural practices. Sunscreen blocks sunlight and an SPF (sun protection factor) of 8 blocks 95% of the sun, so there needs to be a careful balance bet...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - April 15, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Pediatric Education Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
Probiotic, Vitamin D Supplementation Tied to Benefits With Schizophrenia
FRIDAY, April 12, 2024 -- Supplementation with probiotics and vitamin D may have beneficial effects on cognitive function in patients with schizophrenia, according to a study published online April 10 in Neuropsychopharmacology Reports.
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Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - April 12, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Probiotic-Vitamin D Combo May Up Cognition in Schizophrenia Probiotic-Vitamin D Combo May Up Cognition in Schizophrenia
Combining probiotics and vitamin D was associated with improved cognitive function in patients with schizophrenia enrolled in a double-blind randomized controlled trial.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines)
Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines - April 11, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Psychiatry News Source Type: news
The Reality Of Vitamin D Supplementation
Authored by Sheramy Tsai via The Epoch Times, One in five Americans regularly reach for vitamin D supplements, yet most are unaware that they’re taking not just a vitamin - but a hormone. While renowned for bolstering bone strength and immune health,…#sheramytsai #epochtimes #vitamin #endocrinologist #michaelholick #beyondbonehealth #vitamind #alexfoxman #nathangoodyear #briomedical (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 6, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Higher Vitamin D Levels Cut Bowel Resection Risk With IBD
WEDNESDAY, April 3, 2024 -- An increased serum level of 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25[OH]D) is independently associated with a lower risk for bowel resection with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a study published online March 25 in... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - April 3, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
What Is That In Her Mouth?
Discussion
Exostoses are dense cortical nodular osseous structures that are benign but which can cause problems due to size or location. The tissue grows outward from the bone. Long bone locations are common.
Bone spurs are a common exostosis that is specifically an osteophyte as it occurs along a joint margin. Enthesophytes are benign bony projections from the tendon or ligament insertion. Some exostoses have specific names such as Surfer’s ear (occurring in the ear canal) or Haglund’s deformity (or pump bump) that occurs on the back of the heel. People with hereditary multiple exostoses have multiple exostos...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - April 1, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Pediatric Education Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
Common 4p supplement could slow down ageing process, doctors say
Vitamin D is essential for healthy bones, and the NHS recommends that people in the UK take a supplement during the colder months when there is not enough sunlight for the body to produce it. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - March 31, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Is Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Peripheral Neuropathy? Is Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Peripheral Neuropathy?
Vitamin D deficiency may affect large nerve fibers in patients with diabetes and peripheral neuropathy.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines)
Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines - March 22, 2024 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology Source Type: news
Does Vitamin D Protect Against Breast Cancer? Does Vitamin D Protect Against Breast Cancer?
A review article surveys the literature and considers dietary supplementation to achieve optimal vitamin D levels.Medscape UK (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - March 18, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Hematology-Oncology Source Type: news
No, Vitamin D And Calcium Supplements Still Don ’t Work
Yet another large study finds that supplemental vitamin D and calcium aren't helpful. Cancer deaths did go down, very slightly, but deaths from heart disease went up slightly more. (Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News)
Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News - March 18, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Steven Salzberg, Contributor Tags: Healthcare /healthcare Innovation /innovation standard Source Type: news
Vitamin D: Deficiency Symptoms, Health Benefits, Optimal Sources, And Side Effects
Authored by Mecura Wang and medically reviewed by Dr. Beverly Timerding via The Epoch Times, Vitamin D, or the “sunshine vitamin,” is considered both a fat-soluble vitamin and a hormone because it can be obtained…#optimalsources #mecurawang #beverlytimerding #epochtimes #vitamind #vitamin #d3 #preeclampsia #insulin #vitaminds (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 16, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Dietician recommends top five supplements to take this spring
From vitamin D to vitamin C, certain surprising nutrients might need topping up as the seasons change. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - March 16, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
The dark side of daily vitamin D supplements: After a man died from an ‘overdose’ in the UK, experts explain how much is healthy
A U.K. coroner is pushing the country’s Food Standards Agency to upgrade its labeling of certain dietary supplements, after a man died in part from vitamin D toxicity, or hypervitaminosis D. David Mitchener, 89, was admitted to East Surrey Hospital last May with hypercalcemia, meaning his blood…#foodstandardsagency #davidmitchener #eastsurreyhospital #mitchener #jonathanstevens #naturplus #vitamin #naturplusuk #internationalunitsiu #joanneslavin (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 16, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Associations of vitamin D receptor activators and calcimimetics with falls and effect modifications by physical activity: a prospective cohort study on the Japan Dialysis Outcomes and Practice Patterns Study - Murashima M, Yamamoto R, Kanda E, Kurita N, Noma H, Hamano T, Fukagawa M.
This study aimed to examine the associations of vitamin D receptor activators (VDRA) and calcimimetics use with falls. METHODS: This is a prospective cohort study on hemodialysis patients in the Japan Dialysis Outcomes and Practice Pa... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 15, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Ergonomics, Human Factors, Anthropometrics, Physiology Source Type: news
Vitamin D Supplements May Be a Double-Edged Sword Vitamin D Supplements May Be a Double-Edged Sword
Dr F. Perry Wilson comments on a new analysis showing different effects of vitamin D and calcium supplementation on cancer and cardiovascular mortality.Medscape (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - March 12, 2024 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Internal Medicine Commentary Source Type: news
