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An insufficient vitamin D supply may increase depression risk
14 January 2015
A new study from Japan reports that an insufficient vitamin D supply increases the risk for developing depressive symptoms among apparently healthy workers.
15 January 2010
Daily supplements combining vitamin D and calcium may protect everyone from fracture, regardless of age or gender, says a new study.
According to the results of a pooled analysis including almost 70,000 people in the US and Europe, a combination of vitamin D (10 micrograms) and calcium significantly reduced fractures by 8 percent, and hip fractures by 16 percent (1). The combination of supplements benefited both women and men of all ages. Trials which used only vitamin D at a dose of 10 or 20 micrograms showed no significant reductions in fracture risk.
The study supports a growing consensus that combined calcium and vitamin D is more effective than vitamin D alone in reducing a variety of fractures, the researchers commented. Now, they want to investigate the best dosage, duration and optimal way for people to take it.
14 January 2015
A new study from Japan reports that an insufficient vitamin D supply increases the risk for developing depressive symptoms among apparently healthy workers.
6 August 2014
A new UK review reports that taking supplements with folic acid and/or vitamin B12 does not slow age-related mental decline. Experts commented that these conclusions are in contrast to the well accepted benefits of B vitamins for brain health and ignore latest research.
1 December 2014
Long chain omega-3 fatty acids play important roles in growth, development, optimal functioning, and maintenance of health and well-being right across the life course.