Vitamins

Vitamin K: The overlooked nutrient powering bones, blood and heart health

Beyond blood clotting, Vitamin K supports bone strength, artery protection and metabolic health, making early detection of deficiency crucial across high-risk groups

Updated On: 18 Nov 2025 | 2:16 PM IST

Immunity Myths Busted: Kadha, Vitamins, Weather & Vaccines explained | Health facts

Do kadha, Vitamin C, and vaccines really boost immunity? In this episode of our fact-check series, doctors debunk the biggest immunity myths and reveal what truly helps your body fight infections.

Updated On: 26 Sep 2025 | 11:41 AM IST
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Tired, bruising easily, bleeding gums? It could be vitamin C deficiency

Subtle symptoms like fatigue, slow wound healing and gum issues may signal low vitamin C. Doctors say testing and prevention are key to stronger immunity and health

Updated On: 24 Sep 2025 | 2:43 PM IST

Vitamin A deficiency: What It means for your vision and immune system

From childhood blindness to weakened immunity, vitamin A deficiency continues to affect vulnerable populations worldwide. Early action through diet and supplements can prevent lasting damage

Updated On: 22 Sep 2025 | 5:45 PM IST

Do you really need that daily multivitamin? Doctors decode the facts

Multivitamins may seem like a quick fix for busy lives but doctors say they help only in specific cases and can harm when overused

Updated On: 19 Sep 2025 | 3:29 PM IST

Vitamin D and B12 deficiencies: A growing public health concern in India

Urban lifestyles, dietary habits, and lack of awareness are fuelling a crisis doctors say is vastly underestimated

Updated On: 07 Aug 2025 | 3:41 PM IST

If life gives you lemons, count yourself lucky: They top the health charts

Packed with vitamin C and antioxidants, lemon tops the list of healthiest fruits due to its nutrient density, low calorie count, and wide-ranging health benefits

Updated On: 29 May 2025 | 2:22 PM IST

Vitamin B12 supplements market steadily growing in India, shows data

The market for Vitamin B12 supplements is expanding, according to data from clinical research agency IQVIA.

Updated On: 04 Mar 2024 | 3:29 PM IST

7 in 10 Indians opt for nutraceuticals; most don't consult doctors: Survey

The survey by LocalCircles also highlighted that 68 per cent of nutraceutical users buy them from local medical or general stores

Updated On: 26 Feb 2024 | 12:30 PM IST

Wockhardt likely to sell India business to cut debt, focus on UK: Analysts

Company left with low-margin brands in India after selling profitable ones

Updated On: 21 Oct 2022 | 3:26 PM IST

Top 300 drug brands to have QR codes on label for ensuring authenticity

The Union Ministry of Health has made amendments to the Drugs Rules, 1945, to implement this

Updated On: 17 Jun 2022 | 12:23 AM IST

Commerce Min recommends anti-dumping duty on Vitamin C from China for 5 yrs

The domestic industry has been impacted due to the dumped imports, DGTR has said in a notification.

Updated On: 07 Sep 2021 | 3:55 PM IST

Nestle confirms discussions to acquire vitamin maker Bountiful

There were reports the firm was close to a deal in the mid-single digit billions

Updated On: 26 Apr 2021 | 2:13 PM IST

Domestic drug market growth slows top 4.5% in January, some therapies drag

Respiratory segment and anti-infectives contract; Cardiac, anti-diabetic growth rates plummet

Updated On: 05 Feb 2021 | 11:28 PM IST

Cardiac, vitamin drugs see pharma sales rebound with 4.5% growth in Sept

Industry says fresh prescriptions are picking up

Updated On: 06 Oct 2020 | 10:32 PM IST

Get enough protein, focus on vitamins, minerals to boost your immunity

Good nutrition is essential to a strong immune system, which offers protection not only from novel infections, such as COVID -19, but also seasonal illness

Updated On: 19 Apr 2020 | 5:43 PM IST

Could taking vitamins in huge doses produce a health miracle after all?

New findings demonstrate that high doses of vitamin C can treat cancer

Updated On: 05 May 2017 | 12:53 PM IST