13 March 2015
A new study from Spain reports that people who have low levels of vitamin D are more likely to have diabetes, regardless of how much they weigh.
The observational study compared blood vitamin D concentrations of 148 participants at a wide range of weights (from lean to morbidly obese subjects), with diabetes, prediabetes or no glycemic disorders (1). The study results showed that obese participants who did not have glucose metabolism disorders had higher levels of vitamin D than diabetic subjects. Likewise, lean subjects with diabetes or another glucose metabolism disorder were more likely to have low levels of vitamin D. Vitamin D levels were directly correlated with glucose levels, but not with body-mass index (BMI).
The researchers concluded that vitamin D supply is associated more closely with glucose metabolism than obesity. Vitamin D deficiency and obesity may interact synergistically to heighten the risk of diabetes and other metabolic disorders. The average person may be able to reduce their diabetes risk by maintaining an adequate vitamin D supply.
14 November 2013
A new US review concluded that there is only limited evidence that vitamin and mineral supplementation can prevent the development of cancer or cardiovascular disease in healthy people without known nutritional deficiencies. The researchers acknowledge, however, that the data analysis has weaknesses.
14 March 2016
According to a new report the voluntary additions of micronutrients to foods in Ireland have made a favorable nutritional impact on the diets of adults and have not contributed to an increased risk of adverse effects.
12 October 2009
Supplements of vitamin B9 (folic acid) may reduce the recurrence of colorectal cancer in people with low levels of the micronutrient, reports a new study.
