Vitamin D

Why monitoring a child’s growth is important for parents to ensure healthy upbringing

Growth means an increase in the physical size of the body whereas development refers to improvement in skills and function in your child

World Arthritis Day: Children who suffer with arthritis are lacking vitamin D

The primary source of vitamin D is that produced in the skin after exposure to sunlight.

World Heart Day 2021: Why hearts of young Indians are vulnerable to cardiovascular diseases

Even at the slightest indication of heart disease, one must reach out to their primary care consultant to stay safe and healthy

Vitamin D to be rolled out to vulnerable populations in UK as COVID-19 protection: Report

The British government is expected to commission clinical trials to further examine the link between COVID-19 and Vitamin D deficiency

Excess folic acid during pregnancy may create complications; vitamin D likely to reduce risk of high blood pressure in newborns

The results of the study showed that the babies of the mice that received the highest amount of folic acid had abnormal brain changes, similar to that seen in the mice with folic acid deficiency.

Study recommends Pesco-Mediterranean diet along with intermittent fasting for better heart health

The Pesco-Mediterranean diet is largely plant-based and many studies have proved its benefits over the last few years.

Age-related muscle loss: Study finds rapamycin may delay sarcopenia; diet, exercise key to minimise decay

Reduced muscle mass with age means greater weakness, impaired mobility and strength and a higher risk of falls and fractures.

Levels of vitamin D precursor in body could be better indicator of present health, future risks, claims study

Though the study showed that low levels of both free and bound vitamin D metabolites were associated with a higher risk of death, only the free precursor of vitamin D, 25-hydroxyvitamin D, was efficient in predicting future health problems

The link between vitamin D and depression: Here's how the sunshine nutrient can affect your mental health

Vitamin D not only aids calcium absorption in the body, leading to good bone density and health, but also helps reduce inflammation, improves cell growth, neuromuscular and immune function

Link between low Vitamin D levels, high COVID-19 infection risk established by Israeli researchers

People in their 20's and 50's were also found to be more at-risk for COVID-19 in the study, due to social gatherings and comorbid conditions.