A round up of studies suggests it is difficult to increase serum total 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels enough to effectively lower elevated parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels in overweight patients with chronic kidney disease.
In a systematic review and meta-analysis, researchers estimated the prevalence of malnutrition and nutritional deficiencies in children with cerebral palsy.
Sufficient circulating concentrations of vitamin D may protect against breast cancer in Hispanic/Latina women.
Half of parents report their child regularly has dietary supplements.
A daily MVM does not reduce the incidence of total invasive cancer, and cocoa extract does not reduce total cardiovascular events in older adults.
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.
