In June 2019 researchers from the USA and Jordan published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the association between vitamin D supplementation and reduced cardiovascular risk and … Read more
Based on current research, routine vitamin D supplementation is not recommended for children after the second year of life – even when they have levels below the normal range
In May 2019 researchers from Germany published a joint position paper on behalf of the Committee on Nutrition, German Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine and the German Society for … Read more
An increased salmon intake by 4-6 year-olds leads to an improvement in the performance of picture concept and symbol search subtests of cognitive and fine-motor coordination but results do not suggest there is any impact on global IQ development
In December 2018 researchers from Germany and Norway published the results of their study to assess whether young children with a high salmon consumption had better cognitive outcomes than those … Read more
Vitamin D supplementation may protect against cardiovascular disease by improving risk factors, including high blood pressure, elevated parathyroid hormone, dyslipidaemia, and inflammation
In July 2018 researchers from Canada published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effect of vitamin D supplementation on cardiovascular disease risk factors. A total of … Read more
Vitamin D supplementation has been seen to improve lower limb muscle strength in athletes but not upper limb muscle strength or muscle power
In April 2019 researchers from China published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effect of vitamin D supplementation on skeletal muscle strength and muscle power of … Read more
Vegetarian and vegan diets increase the risk of nutritional deficiencies such as proteins, iron, vitamin D, calcium, iodine, omega-3 and vitamin B12 but can be considered safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding as long as all nutritional requirements are met
In March 2019 researchers from Spain published their review on the consumption of vegetarian and vegan diets during pregnancy and breastfeeding. The researchers stated that balanced plant-based diets rich in … Read more
Evidence is currently insufficient to recommend any over-the-counter supplement to reduce the risk of cognitive impairment
In January 2018 researchers from the USA published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effect of over-the-counter supplements on cognitive decline, mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer-type … Read more
Whole-food plant-based and vegan meals fail to meet the Recommended Dietary Allowances for vitamin B12 and D without supplementation, and for women aged 51-70 also for calcium
In March 2019 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess whether whole-food plant-based and vegan diets meet current food-based and nutrient-based recommendations. Followers of whole-food … Read more
Vitamin D supplementation can improve mood and anti-inflammatory biomarkers in female diabetics with anxiety and vitamin D deficiency
In February 2019 researchers from Iran published the results of their study to assess the effect of vitamin D supplementation on anxiety, depression, and inflammation in women with diabetes type … Read more
Vitamin D supplementation and improved calcium intake, in the form of dairy products, may improve urinary and psychological symptoms and quality of life in individuals with overactive bladder
In March 2019 researchers from Jordan published the results of their study to assess the relationship between vitamin D status, daily calcium intake and overactive bladder. A total of 55 … Read more
No difference in vitamin D levels were observed in groups of individuals with schizophrenia, psychoses and depression and in healthy individuals
In March 2019 researchers from Finland published the results of their study to assess the association between vitamin D levels and schizophrenia, other psychoses and non-psychotic depression. A total of … Read more
Low-dose vitamin D supplementation does not appear to be associated with any reduced risk of frailty in older individuals
In January 2018 researchers from Italy, UK and Spain published the results of their study to assess whether vitamin D supplementation is associated with a lower risk of frailty. A … Read more
Obese children with asthma appear to have a reduced risk of asthma symptoms caused by indoor air pollution if they have a higher level of vitamin D
In February 2019 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess whether vitamin D modified the effect of indoor air pollution on asthma symptoms in children. … Read more
Vitamin D deficiency appears to be more common in women and associated with osteopenia, a higher BMI, insulin resistance, and increased levels of cholesterol and triglycerides
In December 2018 researchers from Taiwan published the results of their study to assess the association of vitamin D and factors of healthy aging in 1,839 middle-aged and older individuals. … Read more
Protein, leucine, vitamin D and omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation may be beneficial in preventing sarcopenia and functional decline
In August 2018 researchers from Canada published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effect of high-quality protein, leucine, vitamin D, and omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on … Read more
Protein supplementation appears to help prevent frailty in the elderly, but care should be taken as excess protein can be harmful
In January 2019 researchers from Spain published their review of dietary factors associated with frailty in the elderly. They stated that research has highlighted the association between low energy intake, … Read more
Vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acid supplementation appears to significantly improve depression, anxiety and stress levels, reduces testosterone and inflammatory markers, and improve gene expression in women with polycystic ovary syndrome
In October 2018 researchers from Iran and Canada published the results of their study to assess the effect of vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acid supplementation on clinical, metabolic and … Read more
Vitamin D and probiotic supplementation appears to significantly improve depression, anxiety and stress levels and reduces testosterone, hirsutism and inflammatory markers in women with polycystic ovary syndrome
In January 2019 researchers from Iran published the results of their study to assess the effect of vitamin D and probiotic supplementation on mental health, hormonal, inflammatory and stress levels … Read more
Diet and Lifestyle Before and During Pregnancy: Recommendations from the Germany-wide Healthy Start – Young Family Network
In December 2018 the Healthy Start – Young Family Network in Germany published their recommendations on diet and lifestyle before and during pregnancy. Healthy Start – Young Family is a … Read more
Higher vitamin D levels prior to starting an exercise regime may improve exercise-induced body changes and insulin resistance in overweight women
In November 2016 researchers Australia published the results of their study to assess the association between vitamin D, inter- and intra-muscular fatty tissue and insulin resistance in 40 women with … Read more