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How much vitamin D for infants?
Posted on Tue, 1 Oct 13

How much vitamin D for infants?

Vitamin D deficiency in newborn infants is very common and can have important negative effects on skeletal growth and development. A daily vitamin D supplement is cheap, safe and recommended to keep kids healthy.

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Nutrients for blood glucose control: a review and clinical guide
Posted on Tue, 24 Sep 13

Nutrients for blood glucose control: a review and clinical guide

The use of safe, relatively low-cost nutritional supplements should be considered in the management of insulin resistance, type-2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome and PCOS due to their ability to improve blood glucose regulation and insulin signaling.

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Vitamin D for IBS?
Posted on Sun, 10 Feb 13

Vitamin D for IBS?

A recent case report describes a significant improvement in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms with vitamin D3 supplementation, leading researchers to suggest this discovery could help IBS sufferers.

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Vitamin D improves anti-depressant drug response
Posted on Sat, 12 Jan 13

Vitamin D improves anti-depressant drug response

Adding vitamin D to standard anti-depressant medication has been shown to improve treatment response compared to medication alone.

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Vitamin K linked to reduced diabetes risk
Posted on Mon, 7 Jan 13

Vitamin K linked to reduced diabetes risk

A large study has found a robust association between higher dietary intake of vitamin K and reduced risk of type 2 diabetes.

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Vitamin D for colds: not effective?
Posted on Sat, 20 Oct 12

Vitamin D for colds: not effective?

A recent clinical trial has been reported in the media as evidence that there is no effect of vitamin D supplementation against colds and flu. But the headlines are misleading.

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