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New study to measure effectiveness of Vitamin B12 in preventing gestational diabetes

May 9, 2012
New MRC-funded research underway to measure effectiveness of Vitamin B12 supplement in preventing gestational diabetes in mothers and obestity in later life.

Collaborative research team identifies safe upper level for vitamin A consumption for puppies

May 9, 2012
A collaborative team of researchers, working on behalf of the European Pet Food Industry Federation (FEDIAF), has identified a safe upper level for vitamin A consumption for puppies. The research marks a significant step forward in the development of science-based recommendations for vitamin A levels for puppies and sheds new ...

Collaborative research team identifies safe upper level for vitamin A consumption for puppies

May 9, 2012
(CNC (UK) Ltd.) A collaborative team of researchers, working on behalf of the European Pet Food Industry Federation, has identified a safe upper level for vitamin A consumption for puppies. The research marks a significant step forward in the development of science-based recommendations for vitamin A levels for puppies and ...

Optimum Vitamin D Blood Level For Reducing Major Medical Risks In Older Adults

May 3, 2012
In testing older patients' blood vitamin D levels, there's uncertainty about where the dividing line falls between enough and not enough. The threshold amount has become controversial as several scientific societies set different targets. To help resolve this debate, University of Washington researchers conducted an observational study. They wanted to ...

Attacks By Viral Infections During The Winter May Be Averted By Vitamin D Supplements

May 2, 2012
Vitamin D may be known as the sunshine vitamin, but a new research report appearing in the Journal of Leukocyte Biology shows that it is more than that. According to the report, insufficient levels of vitamin D are related to a deficiency in our innate immune defenses that protect us ...

Safe amount of vitamin D during pregnancy and lactation

May 2, 2012
Women who do not receive enough vitamin D during pregnancy and lactation can experience serious health problems for themselves and their baby, but health experts offer conflicting advice on what constitutes a safe amount.

Researchers determine vitamin D blood level for reducing major medical risks in older adults

May 1, 2012
In testing older patients' blood vitamin D levels, there's uncertainty about where the dividing line falls between enough and not enough. The threshold amount has become controversial as several scientific societies set different targets. To help resolve this debate, University of Washington researchers conducted an observational study. ...

Vitamin D for pregnant women and babies — how much is enough?

May 1, 2012
(American Academy of Pediatrics) Women who do not receive enough vitamin D during pregnancy and lactation can experience serious health problems for themselves and their baby, but health experts offer conflicting advice on what constitutes a safe amount. The latest research on vitamin D will be discussed during a topic ...

Researchers determine vitamin D blood level for reducing major medical risks in older adults

May 1, 2012
(University of Washington) To resolve controversy over how much vitamin D is enough to protect older adults' health, researchers tested Cardiovascular Health Study blood samples. They sought links between each person's 25 (OH) D and first heart attack, cancer diagnosis, hip fracture or death. Risks rose when levels fell below ...

Vitamin D for pregnant women and babies — how much is enough?

April 30, 2012
BOSTON Women who do not receive enough vitamin D during pregnancy and lactation can experience serious health problems for themselves and their baby, but health experts offer conflicting advice on what constitutes a safe amount. The latest research on vitamin D will be discussed during a topic symposium at ...

Vitamin D supplements may protect against viral infections during the winter

April 30, 2012
Vitamin D may be known as the sunshine vitamin, but a new research report appearing in the Journal of Leukocyte Biology shows that it is more than that. According to the report, insufficient levels of vitamin D are related to a deficiency in our innate immune ...

Vitamin D supplements may protect against viral infections during the winter

April 30, 2012
(Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology) Vitamin D may be known as the sunshine vitamin, but a new research report appearing in the Journal of Leukocyte Biology shows that it is more than that. According to the report, insufficient levels of vitamin D are related to a deficiency in ...