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Vitamin D deficiency in transverse myelitis patients

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Researchers at Johns Hopkins University announced on 11/14/2011 that transverse myelitis patients have low vitamin D levels, and they suspect that low vitamin D levels allow the inflammation in the disease to occur. Continue reading

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Open study shows positive clinical results with vitamin D for patients with SLE

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Open study shows that vitamin D is beneficial, normalizing T regulatory cells and showing positive clinical results for patients with SLE. Continue reading

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Vitamin D Council wraps up late summer program

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The Vitamin D Council launched a pilot program this late summer to educate the public and hand out free supplement bottles. Staff member Brant Cebulla provides thoughts and observations on the program, and asks readers their thoughts. Continue reading

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Vitamin D in diet and depression

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New study finds that vitamin D intake from food is associated with lower risk of depression. Continue reading

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Ultraviolet-B and vitamin D reduce risk of dental caries

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Use of vitamin D appears to be a better option for reducing dental caries than fluoridation of community water supplies, as there are many additional health benefits of vitamin D and a number of adverse effects of water fluoridation such as fluorosis (mottling) of teeth and bones. Continue reading

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Mailbag: vitamin D, sun exposure and depression

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John from Florida writes in on improving his depression with sun exposure and vitamin D. Continue reading

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Asthma epidemic and its relation to vitamin D deficiency

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Study suggests that detecting and treating low vitamin D levels in asthmatic children could aid in treatment. Continue reading

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Recent review on vitamin D’s potential role in preventing dementia

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By the year 2040, scientists estimate 81 million people in the world will have dementia, with rates doubling every 20 years. Researchers search if vitamin D has any answers in slowing this increasing rate. Continue reading

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Vitamin D and acid reflux: August mailbag pt. 3

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In part 3 of the August mailbag, Dr. Cannell discusses vitamin D and acid reflux. Continue reading

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Vitamin D and more on lupus: August mailbag pt. 2

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In part 2 of the August mailbag, Dr. Cannell answers questions on vitamin D and lupus. Continue reading

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