By Naveed Saleh, MD, MS | Medically reviewed by Amanda Zeglis, DO, MBA | Published October 7, 2022 Key Takeaways Adjunctive treatment for depression is a significant unmet need, with antidepressants not always effective. Vitamin D deficiency is commonly seen in patients with major depressive disorder. Vitamin D receptors are located in regions of the […]
— Infants given 1,200 IUs daily had less risk of internalizing problems by age 7 by Kristen Monaco, Senior Staff Writer, MedPage Today May 19, 2023 Kids internalized fewer problems when given high doses of vitamin D3 as babies, a secondary analysis of a randomized trial suggested. Compared with infants given 400 IU of daily […]
Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies MYOFASCIAL PAIN AND TREATMENT | VOLUME 28, P104-113, OCTOBER 01, 2021 Mythili Kalladka Published: August 07, 2021 DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbmt.2021.07.015 Abstract Objectives Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are an umbrella term encompassing disorders of both the temporomandibular joint (TMJD) and masticatory musculature (MMD). The objective of this review is to provide an overview […]
Vitamin D and Disease Prevention: Worth Another Look? — Incidence of autoimmune disease decreased by 25-30% with dietary supplements by Nancy Walsh, Contributing Writer, MedPage Today November 8, 2021 The use of vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acid supplementation was associated with a decreased likelihood of autoimmune disease in an ancillary analysis of a large […]
Newswise: Children’s Health | October 29, 2021 It’s no secret that vitamin D is critical to balancing many areas of health. But from pediatric broken bones to cluster headaches, physicians and scientists at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston) are still learning just how powerful the so-called “sunshine vitamin” is. […]
March 22, 2021 The Journal of Dermatology TAKE-HOME MESSAGE In this retrospective study, the mean vitamin D level in 250 patients hospitalized with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) was 16.51 ng/mL (sufficient level is >30 ng/mL). The majority of patients had vitamin D deficiency (<20 ng/mL) and while 20.16% had vitamin D insufficiency (20–30 ng/mL). Patients with […]
February 11, 2021 Journal of Drugs in Dermatology TAKE-HOME MESSAGE Of 50 surveyed dermatology patients who were advised to engage in sun protection and vitamin D supplementation, only 4 reported being aware of the role of vitamin K2 in vitamin D metabolism. As data mount showing that vitamin K2 has a synergistic effect with vitamin […]
Abstract Background: COVID-19 is a major health problem because of acute respiratory distress syndrome, saturation of intensive care units (ICU) and mortality. Methods: Our study aims to elucidate the effect of calcifediol [25(OH)D3] treatment on ICU admission and mortality, in patients admitted to COVID-19 wards of Hospital del Mar, Barcelona, Spain. A total of 930 […]
December 07, 2020 The Journal of Urology TAKE-HOME MESSAGE This systematic review and meta-analysis used data from 23 studies (86,332 participants) meeting inclusion criteria to evaluate the relationship between vitamin D and lower urinary tract symptoms. The odds of lower urinary tract symptoms was two to three times higher in individuals with vitamin D deficiency […]
Alistair Gardiner|November 25, 2020 How often do you get out and enjoy the sunshine? If the answer is not much, you may want to start thinking about other ways to get a regular dose of vitamin D. According to estimates, vitamin D deficiency affects roughly 1 billion people worldwide—and almost half the global population has at […]
September 12, 2020 Dosage For Vitamin D, K2, and Calcium Drbeen Medical Lectures YouTube Video
MedicalXpress Breaking News-and-Events|August 18, 2020 Older adults who took a daily multivitamin and mineral supplement with zinc and high amounts of vitamin C in a 12-week study experienced sickness for shorter periods and with less severe symptoms than counterparts in a control group receiving a placebo. The findings by Oregon State University researchers were published […]
by Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O., D.A.C.B.N., M.S., CFMP There is now a new natural weapon to combat against the growing population of high blood pressure sufferers. Now this new weapon is as close as your backyard. What I am talking about is good old sunlight. Blood pressure levels are commonly higher during winter months. The question you […]
Newswise: Public Health May 13, 2020 Experts convened by ILSI Global on May 5, 2020 addressed the latest research on nutrition and immunity and concluded that nothing you can eat or take will help fend off the virus. However, good nutrition enhances immunity and would help one be as healthy as possible going into treatment […]
Helicobacter — Yang L, et al. | November 13, 2019 In this meta-analysis of 10 studies, researchers explored the potential connection between vitamin D and Helicobacter pylori infection, as well as vitamin D and H. pylori eradication. Finally, 10 articles have been included. They found that the average 25(OH)D level in H. pylori-positive individuals was lower than H. pylori–negative individuals. Overall, […]
Date: April 17, 2019 Source: University of Edinburgh Summary: Scientists have uncovered fresh insights into how vitamin D affects the immune system and might influence susceptibility to diseases such as multiple sclerosis. Scientists have uncovered fresh insights into how vitamin D affects the immune system and might influence susceptibility to diseases such as multiple sclerosis. […]
Study demonstrates role of vitamin D in controlling glycemia Date: January 30, 2019 Source: The North American Menopause Society (NAMS) Summary: The benefits of vitamin D in promoting bone health are already well known. A new study suggests that vitamin D also may promote greater insulin sensitivity, thus lowering glucose levels and the risk of […]
BMC Endocrine Disorders — Xu J, et al. | November 29, 2018 In this study involving patients with Hashimoto thyroiditis (HT), researchers examined the association of vitamin D levels with cognitive impairment. Study participants included 194 patients with HT and 200 healthy volunteers. Using a competitive protein-binding assay, levels of serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) were […]
by Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O., D.A.C.B.N., M.S The verdict is out. We are simply not getting enough Vitamin D. Vitamin D is crucial in every disease from inhibiting cancer and heart diseases to mental disease, recurrent infections, tooth loss, osteoporosis, narcolepsy and auto-immune disease. Unfortunately the reference range of Quest and Lab Corp is commonly […]