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Older adults who have higher blood levels of omega-3 fatty acids may be able to lower their overall mortality risk by up to 27% and their mortality risk from heart disease by about 35%, says a new US study.
According to a new Canadian review, insufficient blood vitamin D levels in pregnant women seem to be linked to gestational diabetes, preeclampsia and low birth weight of newborns.
A new US study suggests that regular high-dose vitamin D supplementation may help obese children and adolescents to control their blood sugar levels, potentially reducing their risk of developing diabetes.
According to a new study from Denmark low blood vitamin D concentrations seem to be related to a higher risk of developing tobacco-related cancers in smokers.
Adequate blood vitamin D concentrations and vitamin D3 supplementation seem to activate genes that are important for an optimal working immune system and response to stress, says a new US study.