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Vitamin D3 reduces multiple sclerosis risk
Posted on Thu, 20 Feb 14

Vitamin D3 reduces multiple sclerosis risk

A lot of research has focused on the link between vitamin D and multiple sclerosis (MS), and a landmark study has now shown that vitamin D supplementation can significantly prevent MS development.

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Hobbit villains disadvantaged by vitamin D deficiency
Posted on Tue, 17 Dec 13

Hobbit villains disadvantaged by vitamin D deficiency

Goblins and trolls have a high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency, hobbits and wizards fare better but should refrain from blowing too many smoke rings.

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How much vitamin D for infants?
Posted on Tue, 1 Oct 13

How much vitamin D for infants?

Vitamin D deficiency in newborn infants is very common and can have important negative effects on skeletal growth and development. A daily vitamin D supplement is cheap, safe and recommended to keep kids healthy.

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Vitamin D for IBS?
Posted on Sun, 10 Feb 13

Vitamin D for IBS?

A recent case report describes a significant improvement in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms with vitamin D3 supplementation, leading researchers to suggest this discovery could help IBS sufferers.

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Vitamin D for colds: not effective?
Posted on Sat, 20 Oct 12

Vitamin D for colds: not effective?

A recent clinical trial has been reported in the media as evidence that there is no effect of vitamin D supplementation against colds and flu. But the headlines are misleading.

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Vitamin D cuts colds and flu in half
Posted on Sun, 23 Sep 12

Vitamin D cuts colds and flu in half

A study in kids has shown that even a low dose of vitamin D has a strong protective effect against wintertime colds and flu.

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