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Research has found that micronutrient deficiency is all too common in people with type 2 diabetes. This can happen for several reasons. For example, some diabetes medications (like metformin) can interfere with nutrient absorption, and chronic high blood sugar can cause the body to lose vitamins (especially in the urine). Further, some dietary restrictions also lead to a gap. As …

1 Depression Johner Images//Getty Images Depression is one of the telltale signs of a vitamin D deficiency. People with low vitamin D levels are more likely to experience depression and anxiety, per a 2022 review. One study even found that people deficient in vitamin D were 75% more likely to develop depression than those who weren’t. What’s more? The lower …

Vitamin D is not only an essential nutrient, but also the precursor of the hormone calcitriol, indispensable for health: it regulates the uptake of phosphate and calcium necessary for bones by the intestines, as well as cell growth and the proper function of muscles, nerve cells, and the immune system. Now, researchers have shown for the first time in Frontiers …

The trial enrolled 80 women aged 45 and older diagnosed with breast cancer who were about to start neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NCT), a type of chemo given before surgery to shrink tumors. Participants were randomly assigned to receive either 2,000 IU of vitamin D daily or a placebo for six months, during their chemotherapy treatment. Source link

It’s hard to go a day without someone on social media declaring that you’re probably deficient in a vitamin and need to take a supplement. While it’s easy to get immune to concerns about nutrient deficiencies, as a result, these do happen. One to have on your radar is signs of a vitamin B2 deficiency. Also known as riboflavin, vitamin …

Vitamin D is crucial for building strong, healthy bones. It helps your body absorb calcium, and it also boosts your immune system, regulates cell growth, and reduces inflammation, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). But despite vitamin D’s numerous benefits, many of us don’t get enough of it. About 35% of American adults are vitamin-D-deficient, according to the …

The Number-1 Sign You Have a Vitamin B2 Deficiency  AOL.com Source link

Vitamin D is important for many parts of your health, including your bones, immune system, and muscles. Some studies show that taking vitamin D supplements daily may help lower blood pressure, too. What Does the Research Say? The research on how vitamin D supplements impact blood pressure is mixed. Some research has found that people with low levels of vitamin …

Sun Day is available now for iOS via TestFlight, and the code for the project is available on GitHub. The app uses location-based data to display your local UV index and sunlight hours. You can detail your skin type and clothing level, then manually toggle when you’re in and out of the sun and the app will track your rough …

How much sun is needed to get enough vitamin D?  WKBN.com 7 Nutritious Foods to Improve Vitamin D for Strong Bones and Immunity.  The Indian Express Vitamin D deficiency poses public health challenge, say experts  The Hindu 5 serious diseases Vitamin D deficiency can cause  Times of India If you can’t go outside, here’s where you can get sources of vitamin D  WBAL-TV Source link