Last week a study was published online in the JAMA Network Open. The researchers compared the health benefits of vitamin D in two groups – normal weight and those overweight/obese. https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/article-abstract/2800491 The 2019 Vitamin D and Omega-3 Trial (VITAL) was … Continue reading
I had a conversation with an in-law not long ago. I was surprised when I heard that her doctor did not believe in the effectiveness of higher doses of vitamin D. There have been studies sayings that high doses improve … Continue reading
Vitamin D, the sunshine vitamin, is critical for good health. Over half of all Americans are deficient. Yet, the U. S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) decided not to recommend the test to everyone. Decision https://www.healthline.com/health-news/should-you-get-tested-for-vitamin-d The USPSTF did not recommend, … Continue reading
I have seen several articles over the past month about vitamin D3 (VD3) and COVID-19. Some say it helps to reduce the effects of the disease – you might get a less severe case. Others say it is worthless. Why … Continue reading
I read an article today about vitamin D3 and RA (rheumatoid arthritis). RA is an autoimmune disease. There are over one hundred diseases classified as autoimmune. This means that your body’s immune system produces antibodies to fight its own cells. … Continue reading