Vitamin D

Can daily sunscreen use put you at risk of low vitamin D levels over time?

From incidental sun exposure to supplementation, experts explain why daily sunscreen use is unlikely to be the hidden cause of low vitamin D

Can low vitamin D increase depression risk? Global evidence says yes

A global review of 66 studies across 31 countries finds adults with very low vitamin D levels face a higher risk of depression, especially when levels drop below 30 nmol/L

Vitamin D toxicity: Excess levels can cause kidney stones, heart problems

Understanding how excess vitamin D affects the body can help prevent kidney injury and heart complications. Experts recommend periodic tests and safe supplementation

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

Key vitamin D gene may unlock new cancer, autoimmune treatments

Scientists find that SDR42E1 gene, vital for vitamin D use, could be targeted to treat cancers and immune disorders without harming healthy cells

Could a special vitamin D3 boost ease core autism symptoms in children?

A new study finds that nano-form vitamin D3 significantly improves language, behaviour, and social skills in children aged 3-6 diagnosed with autism

Can sunlight alone meet your vitamin D requirement? Study explains

Despite regular sun exposure, you may still lack enough vitamin D. Here's what experts suggest to meet your body's needs

Is veg diet worsening Vitamin D deficiency among Indian women?

During winters, when sunlight exposure is reduced, Vitamin D synthesis significantly decreases, making it imperative for women to supplement their Vitamin D intake to maintain optimal health levels

An Open Letter to Covid

Governments all over the country and all over the world acted with alacrity and a sense of purpose.

Vitamin D may not protect from Covid susceptibility or severity: Study

Observational studies have suggested that increased vitamin D levels may protect against COVID-19. However, these studies were inconclusive and possibly subject to confounding.

Australian clinical trial finds vitamin D does not ward off colds, flu

An Australian randomised controlled trial of vitamin D supplements has found they do not protect most people from developing colds, flu and other acute respiratory infections

Here're the reasons why you should increase your Vitamin D intake

Vitamin D is one of the most important vitamins for our overall health, but many people are not getting enough of this vitamin

Don't expect Vitamin D to protect you from type 2 diabetes: Study

Vitamin D keeps bones healthy and doctors often recommend it's use as a supplement

High-dose Vitamin D supplements no better than low-dose, finds study

The study, in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, included 379 British men and women whose average age was 75

Market for vitamin D likely to touch $2.5 billion by 2020, says report

The report said around 88 per cent of Delhi's population has a less than normal Vitamin D levels

Vitamin D guidelines need to be updated - here's why

A study claims that there's a marked difference between the effects of vitamin D2 and vitamin D3

Intake of Vitamin D supplements may help fight cold and flu

It also tackles high level of vitamin deficiency

Vitamin D may help prevent diabetes, heart disease

Metabolic syndrome affects nearly a quarter of the world's adult population

Vitamin D may be 'useless': Study

It was shown to have a minor impact in reducing the number of falls among the elderly and reducing fractures