Higher doses of vitamin D given along with antibiotic treatment may help patients suffering from tuberculosis (TB) recover much faster. The study investigated the effects of vitamin D on the immune responses of patients receiving treatment for an infectious disease. Led by Dr Adrian Martineau from Queen Mary, University of London, UK, the research team...
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September 4, 2015September 4, 2015Health
Vitamin D can improve bone health, says NASA
Vitamin D, resistance exercise and enough energy intake could all help astronauts maintain their bone health for up to six months in low gravity conditions. According to a new study from NASA, the combination of diet and exercise may offer a solution to the problem of bone loss during spaceflight. Scott Smith, NASA nutritionist at...
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August 17, 2015August 17, 2015Health
Vitamin D in Eggs
One medium-sized egg can provide two-thirds of vitamin D RDA should prompt increased industry use. Nationwide analysis was conducted to profile the nutritional composition of eggs last year with the results of final findings scheduled to be printed this year. The research marks art of a wide four-year project consortium – UKFoodComp – funded by...
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August 15, 2015August 15, 2015Health
Calcium and vitamin D supplements may increase risks of kidney stones
Long-term consumption of calcium and vitamin D supplements could potentially increase risks of kidney stones. According to new research, long term intake of calcium and vitamin D tablets are linked with high calcium levels in the blood and urine which could maximise the dangers of having kidney stones. Professor J. Christopher Gallagher, from Creighton University...