Vitamin D in the News

Popular Vitamin D Supplement Has “Previously Unknown” Negative Effect, Study Finds

Red hair gene favoured by natural selection over last 10,000 years, study finds

How the redhead gene evolved due to lack of sunlight

Scientists tested vitamin D for COVID and found an unexpected long COVID clue

Vitamin D elicits tissue-specific isoform expression in Atlantic salmon muscles

Field Evidence of Endogenous Vitamin D Synthesis in Atlantic Salmon Induced by Natural Sunlight

Vitamin D modulates gene expression in four major muscle tissues in Atlantic salmon

Farmed salmon now contain less vitamin D than they used to – but researchers believe they have a solution

Vitamin D deficiency linked to greater risk of COVID-19 hospitalisation

Healthy Vitamin D Levels Required To Prevent Muscle Loss, New Study Says

This Study Proves Vitamin D Lowers Signs Of Inflammation After Menopause

Iron and vitamin D reduce depression risk, while selenium and magnesium raise it – News Medical Net – 4 Nov 2024

Researchers unveil how specific micronutrients impact depression, revealing iron and vitamin D as protective, while cautioning against high levels of selenium and magnesium for mental well-being.

Vitamin D supplements may help improve blood pressure, cholesterol, and insulin – Medical News Today – 7 Oct 2024

According to a new meta-study, an average supplemental dose of 3,320 IU of vitamin D per day is associated with reduced blood pressure, total cholesterol, hemoglobin A1C, and fasting blood insulin and glucose.

Vitamin D deficiency (VDD) is prevalent worldwide and may influence the severity of infectious diseases, including COVID-19. This study aimed to evaluate the association between VDD and 30-day clinical outcomes in patients with COVID-19. Vitamin D deficiency is associated with an increased risk of requiring critical care services among COVID-19 patients, suggesting that VDD may contribute to greater disease severity. These findings underscore the potential importance of assessing and managing vitamin D deficiency in patients with COVID-19 to improve clinical outcomes.

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