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Can vitamin D replace the sun?
Posted on Mon, 10 Sep 12

Can vitamin D replace the sun?

It is clear that we are not getting enough sun and most people are seriously vitamin D deficient but does taking vitamin D replace the benefits of sunlight?

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Vitamin D for weight loss?
Posted on Sat, 21 Jul 12

Vitamin D for weight loss?

Overweight people commonly have lower vitamin D levels, but whether or not low vitamin D leads to weight gain has not been well studied. A new report however suggests vitamin D may play a role.

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Vitamin D improves quality of life and chronic pain
Posted on Tue, 3 Jul 12

Vitamin D improves quality of life and chronic pain

A new study had found that supplementation with vitamin D can reduce pain and improve sleep, quality of life and general well being for people with chronic pain.

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5000 IU daily for vitamin D deficiency
Posted on Mon, 14 May 12

5000 IU daily for vitamin D deficiency

How much vitamin D3 do you need each day if you are deficient? A new study reports that 5000 IU daily for three months will get you back on track.

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Vitamin D treatment relieves depression in adolescents
Posted on Sun, 22 Apr 12

Vitamin D treatment relieves depression in adolescents

Treatment with vitamin D has been shown to relieve symptoms of depression in a group of Swedish adolescents, a discovery that suggests vitamin D deficiency could be an easily treated cause of depression

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Food and sunlight are not good sources of vitamin D
Posted on Mon, 16 Apr 12

Food and sunlight are not good sources of vitamin D

There is a lot of confusion and controversy around Vitamin D deficiency, but one thing that is quite clear is that vitamin D rich foods and sunlight are not enough to ensure you are getting sufficient vitamin D.

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