A doctor explains who truly needs a vitamin D supplement in the winter, how to tell if you're deficient, and when ...

More than 40 percent of the U.S. population is estimated to have a vitamin D deficiency, especially in regions with less year-round sun exposure. The vitamin, which is vital for the body’s absorption ...

Learn about the benefits of taking vitamin D and vitamin K2 together. Discover how they benefit bone and heart health.

Vitamin D deficiencies may be more pronounced during the winter months due to less sunlight. Experts recommend people looking to up their vitamin D level not to take more than the recommended dose of ...

The number one mistake people make when taking vitamin D is choosing the wrong form. Experts recommend selecting a vitamin D3 supplement over D2 for maximum benefit and absorption. Research states ...

Middle Eastern female immigrants are at an increased risk of vitamin D deficiency and their response to prescribed vitamin D dosages may not be adequate and affected by other factors. The objectives ...

Oct. 10 -- FRIDAY, Oct. 9 (HealthDay News) -- Many breast cancer patients have low levels of vitamin D, which could lead to weaker bones and increased risk of fractures, say U.S. researchers who ...

One billion people, or 15% of the general population in the world, are deficient in vitamin D. In Canada, about one-third of the population are low in vitamin D. Geographically, this would be higher ...

A daily dose of vitamin D may just be what people in northern climates need to get through the long winter, according to researchers. This nutrient lifts mood during cold weather months when days are ...

A 41-year-old female was seen in the foot clinic by a podiatrist for left foot pain. While walking on Sept. 14, 2010, she developed severe pain in her left foot after hearing a “snap.” She had regular ...

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Research suggests a link between low vitamin D levels and depression, potentially due to vitamin D’s role in brain function, serotonin production, and inflammation regulation. But more research is ...