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Vitamin D supplementation has shown promise in decreasing the intensity of period pain and the use of analgesics, particularly in people with primary dysmenorrhoea, say Taiwanese researchers.
supplementation of vitamin D alone or a multinutrient combination may significantly improve lung function and disease severity in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to findings published in Nutrients.
Exclusively breastfed infants in Hong Kong have a tendency to suffer from persistent vitamin D deficiency, necessitating urgent policy intervention to address the issue, say local researchers.
Standardised guidelines for vitamin D testing and supplementation across Australasia could optimise healthcare for children with inflammatory bowel syndrome (IBS), new research reports.
Google searches for nutritional supplements, especially vitamin C and D, in relation to COVID-19 have been found to surge alongside community outbreaks and during the winter season.
Thailand is enforcing new maximum levels for the Recommended Daily Intakes (RDIs) of nine vitamins and minerals from July 2, including increasing the RDI of vitamin C, D, and biotin.
Oral vitamin D supplementation may be useful in helping to combat psoriasis in Asian populations but its safety and effectiveness requires more thorough exploration, say researchers in China.
Vitamin D status could predict COVID-19 mortality rate and the severity of symptoms in the acute infection stage, suggests a new observational study in China.
There is “no significant difference” between the efficacy of daily and intermittent vitamin D supplementation under equivalent dosage and duration conditions, say Chinese researchers.
A five-year long trial from Australia has shown that taking large amounts of vitamin D at 60,000 IU each month will not affect the gut microbiota – a result that is in contrary to findings from a number of previous studies.
The supplementation of curcumin, vitamin D, and fish oil together has shown to reduce the progression to diabetes in pre-diabetic individuals, according to the findings of a 24-week trial conducted in Thailand.
Pregnant women should consume an average 600 IUs of vitamin D daily to maintain adequate serum levels and reduce the risk of bacterial vaginosis (BV), according to newly published data.
The oral supplementation of vitamin D among the elderly is unlikely to reduce the incidence of cataract surgeries, according to a five-year long RCT conducted in Australia.
Vitamin D supplementation could have a beneficial impact on the incidence and prognosis of depression, according to the findings from a Chinese meta-analysis.
A new trial in India is set to assess if vitamin D and zinc supplementation could be a safe, inexpensive and effective regimen when caring for COVID-19-positive patients.
Supplementation with vitamin D does not improve the effects of antidepressant medication, specifically escitalopram, according to a 12-week RCT conducted in India.
MD Pharmaceuticals, a Singapore-based healthcare distributor and marketer, has developed a new vitamin D supplement with DSM, which is said to be faster acting for immune health.
Routine vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy can reduce incidence of atopic eczema in the first year of life, according to researchers at the University of Southampton.
Vitamin D levels marginally increased in people who received low dose vitamin D3 alone or combined with calcium, compared to a decline seen in those who received calcium supplement alone or a placebo, according to a new RCT from the UAE.
Consumption of whey protein and vitamin D3 supplements in healthy young males undergoing resistance training has revealed beneficial effects on muscle mass and strength.
Vitamin D supplementation may have a small, preventative effect against influenza infection in children, according to an RCT conducted by a team of Taiwanese researchers.
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Improved post-natal maternal vitamin D supplementation does not have a significant effect on nasal pneumococcal colonization in early infancy, according to an RCT in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Vitamin D supplementation appears to be beneficial in improving cough and fever symptoms in children with pulmonary tuberculosis (TB), according to the findings of a new RCT from Indonesia.
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Blackmores has seen strong growth in Indonesia by prioritising its vitamin D3 and zinc supplement business in the country, according to the Australian brand’s CEO.
The COVID-19 has led to new habits that are here to stay, including taking supplements that benefit the immune system, according to P&G and Holista Colltech.
Curcumin supplementation for three menstrual cycles has been found to significantly improve the vitamin D status in women with premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and dysmenorrhea.
A meta-analysis of 13 clinical trials on more than 500,000 COVID-19 patients revealed no significant association between vitamin D supplementation and improved clinical outcomes based on current evidence.
Holista Colltech has launched a water-soluble vitamin D drop product in Malaysia and plans to launch it in the US soon. The product is said to be more than five times bioavailable than fat-soluble vitamin D.
Osteoporosis sufferers taking vitamin D alongside high dose calcium supplementation have a reduced risk of cardiovascular (CVD) events, according to a study from South Korea.
High-dose vitamin D supplementation has been found to increase the risk of falls among the elderly with a normal body mass index (BMI) of less than 25 kg/m2, according to a five-year long research project conducted in Australia.
Fat-soluble vitamins, specifically vitamin K and D could boost the body’s defence mechanism against COVID-19 infection and prevent complications from arising, according to a new review.
A pilot study involving 24 individuals found that people suffering from knee osteoarthritis (KOA) and vitamin D deficiency have a different gut microbiome from healthy individuals.
The absence of micronutrient deficiency, such as vitamin D, has shown to reduce the incidence of COVID-19, as well as lowering the odds of clinical deterioration in COVID-19 patients, said the findings of a systematic review and meta-analysis.
There is no significant effect of vitamin D supplementation on breast cancer risk and mammography density, suggesting that previous evidence may be overestimated, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials (RCT).
Giving huge doses of vitamin D to treat COVID-19 patients has been the protocol in certain parts of the world, but the more urgent need could be addressing underlining deficiency, says the guest who stars in the 16th episode of our NutraChampion podcast.
More than half of children in the Philippines are deficient (10.3%) and insufficient (50.3%) in vitamin D, according to an analysis of serum vitamin D data collected from six to 12 year old children.
High dose of vitamin D supplementation did not prevent the worsening of lung problems, including asthma and COPD, except withing patients already suffering from severe deficiency, according to a RCT conducted in New Zealand.
The supplementation of melatonin, vitamin D, and amino acids such as L-theanine, have shown to significantly improve sleep, said researchers from Hong Kong who conducted a meta-analysis on 15 RCTs.
DSM has partnered Australia’s practitioner-only brand Bioclinic Naturals in launching a supplement containing calcifediol – a fast-acting form of vitamin D.
In an open letter being sent to world governments today (21st December), 120 health, science and medical experts from the UK, US, and Europe say there is clear scientific evidence that vitamin D reduces Covid-19 infections, hospitalisations, and deaths.
