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Increased calcium intakes may promote colon health
8 October 2014
A new US review concludes that an increase of calcium intake may reduce the risk of developing colon cancer.
12 July 2010
Having low vitamin D levels may increase a person's risk of developing Parkinson's disease later in life, says a Finnish study.
In the observational study, vitamin D levels in blood samples of almost 3,200 Finnish men and women aged 50 to 79 were measured (1). Then the researchers followed these people over 29 years to see whether they developed Parkinson's disease. During the follow-up, 50 people developed the movement disorder. The researchers calculated that study participants with the highest levels of vitamin D had a 67 percent lower risk of developing Parkinson's disease compared with those with the lowest levels of vitamin D.
The scientists suggested that vitamin D could help to protect the nerve cells gradually lost by people with Parkinson’s disease. The disease affects several parts of the brain, leading to symptoms such as tremors and slow movements.
The optimal level of vitamin D for brain health is not yet known and needs further research, the scientists commented. However, health authorities should consider raising the target vitamin D level, they concluded.
8 October 2014
A new US review concludes that an increase of calcium intake may reduce the risk of developing colon cancer.
1 March 2012
Physicians from the US Johns Hopkins Children’s Center say that vitamin D deficiency, which often develops insidiously in childhood, should be on every parent’s and pediatrician’s radar.
9 June 2009
Supplements of coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) may improve the motility and density of sperm in infertile men.