Vitamin D deficiency has been diagnosed in an estimated 1 billion people worldwide. An essential fat-soluble nutrient with hormone like-activity, researchers sought to discover whether there was a link between low vitamin D levels and thyroid disorders.
People often seek nonprescription drug options for chronic diseases. Capsaicin, found in foods like red peppers, is of particular interest to both patients and physicians. Researchers studied whether these had a beneficial effect on glucose, insulin, or glycated hemoglobin levels.
Many observational studies in medical literature support the overall benefits of vitamin D supplementation. However, whether this is actually true is the subject of a renewed debate, particularly in muscle health.
As erectile dysfunction severity increased, serum folic acid levels decreased, an analysis found.
The effects of serum 25(OH)D3 levels and BMI on acne and their relationship to acne severity is examined.
Task force recommends against use of beta-carotene, vitamin E for prevention of cardiovascular disease or cancer in adults.
Vitamin D supplementation is associated with a 13% decrease in progression to diabetes in patients with prediabetes.
Researchers sought to investigate the impact of vitamin D-specific variables on indices of bone and mineral metabolism in older adults.
Investigators examined whether short-term treatment with an angiotensin II receptor blocker and/or vitamin D3 reduced PTH levels.
Vitamin D levels in preterm infants are significantly correlated with optimal calcium homeostasis and bone mineralization of the femur.
