Pregnant Women and Vitamin D

What is Vitamin D3: Study in Canada reveals that it is not uncommon for pregnant woment to be vitamin d deficient. Women from European (white) ethnicity had less of a deficiency than those of other ethnic groups.

What is Vitamin D3: Study shows a connection between obese adolescents and vitamin D deficiency. There may be a connection between lack of sun exposure due to low level outdoor activity and not eating enough foods that contain vitamin d, such as oily fish, eggs and fortified foods like dairy products and breakfast cereals.

What is Vitamin D3: Study shows that vitamin d and vitamin d3 can prevent flu better and more efficiently than anti viral drugs. Vitamin D and Vitamin D3 is also a healthier and cheaper alternative to antiviral drugs.

What is Vitamin D3: This study by professor Delgleish (who specializes in treating patients with melanoma) talks about how sun screen and avoiding the sun completely can actually increase our risk of melanoma. We need the sun on our skin to make vitamin D and without it, we can become vitamin D deficient, thus leaving us vulnerable to disease. Good vitamin D levels trigger a stronger immunity.

What is Vitamin D3: Studies have shown that Lupus patients that have low levels of vitamin D can progress to more seriious cases of Lupus. Studies also show a connection between vitamin D deficiency and Lupus.

What is Vitamin D3: Certain communities in Cardiff England are finding cases of Rickets in children. The once thought of Victorian Age disease is now affecting children in the 21st centurty. Rickets can lead to bone deformaties and stunted growth.

What is Vitamin D3: Dr. Cannell gives a commentary on a newly-completed, randomized controlled trial on vitamin D. Vitamin D may help prevent diabetes in those that are at high risk of of developing the condition.