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High vitamin D intakes and sunshine may protect against breast cancer
Adequate sun exposure plus vitamin D supplementation could reduce the risk of breast cancer, says a French study.
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Adequate vitamin D levels may reduce frailty risk
Maintaining defined vitamin D blood levels can reduce the incidence of frailty in older women, suggests a new US study.
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Vitamin A supplementation can prevent certain childhood diseases and even death
According to a new review, giving vitamin A capsules to children with vitamin A deficiency can reduce the overall risk of death by 24%.
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expert opinion
Comment on the US Institute of Medicine’s vitamin D recommendations released November 30, 2010
Most evidence on vitamin D and calcium concerns bone health.
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US intake recommendations for vitamin D increased
A new report from the US Institute of Medicine has set out new, increased, dietary recommendations for calcium and vitamin D.
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Low vitamin D levels may increase depression risk
People with vitamin D deficiency may have an increased likelihood of suffering depressive episodes, a new US study suggests.
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Vitamin D and calcium increase bone strength
A combined supplementation of vitamin D and calcium is effective in increasing the bone mineral density of post-menopausal women, even when calcium intakes are adequate, says a new Finnish study.
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Experts highlight the importance of carotenoids and essential fatty acids for eye health
A new review has come to the conclusion that a sufficient intake of lutein, zeaxanthin and omega-3 fatty acids is indispensible for the maintenance of eye health.
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Study suggests no appreciable efficacy of vitamin E and C in eye health
Long-term use of vitamin E and C supplements may have only little effect on cataracts among the elderly, a new US study says.
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Omega-3 fatty acids may not help Alzheimer’s patients
Supplementation with docosahexaenoic acid may not be useful in reducing cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s disease, says a new US study.