vitamin D

Express News Service BENGALURU:  A friend of mine felt uneasy recently and was rushed to the doctor. Cards were swiped, checkups were conducted, and tests were run. Machines began to beep and monitors spat out…

According to a recent large-scale study, taking vitamin D supplements may help ward off dementia. The team of researchers at the University of Calgary in Canada and the University of Exeter in the UK explored the relationship between…

Vitamin D is an extremely important compound for the human body. Vitamin D is sometimes also called sunshine vitamin as it’s created from cholesterol when your sun is exposed to sunlight. Several studies and doctors have pointed out that…

Add a dash of ghee to a north Indian dal tadka or a traditional Mangalorean roast dosa and the humble meal becomes more scrumptious. Some of the most delectable food items like a sweet moong dal ka halwa or a savoury paneer paratha are…

By LAURAN NEERGAARD - AP Medical Writer More research suggests it’s time to abandon the craze over vitamin D.Taking high doses of “the sunshine vitamin” doesn't reduce the risk of broken bones in…

Actor Pooja Hegde is a wanderlust-stricken soul. Don't believe us? Take a look at her Instagram timeline, and you will know that the star never misses a chance to go on a vacation whenever she has free time. Even now, Pooja is visiting…

In a shocking incident, a man was hospitalised recently for consuming vitamin D supplements, more than was recommended, a case study published in the British Medical Journal. The study pointed out that the man took the supplement dose along…

By Shivani Sikri What is vitamin D used for?Vitamin D is essential for bone metabolism, but its health effects go far beyond this aspect. It is considered as a quasi-hormone, with potential benefits throughout the body. Its links with the…

The UK’s health service has launched a new review to promote the importance of Vitamin D and identify ways to improve intake across the population, especially among those most likely to be deficient such as South Asians. Vitamin D…

Let's start with what Vitamin D is? It is an important nutrient that is necessary for bone strengthening. Often known as the sunshine vitamin, Vitamin D is required for your body to better absorb calcium. Calcium, on the other hand, is a…