Upper Respiratory Tract Infection Risk - Simpson S, Mei I, Stewart N, Blizzard L, Tettey P, Taylor BWeekly cholecalciferol supplementation results in significant reductions in infection risk among the vitamin D deficient: results from the CIPRIS pilot RCTBMC Nutr.() Upper Respiratory Tract Infecti...
Several studies involved clinical trials of vitamin D supplementation on asthma symptoms and control. Some have reported positive results while others have failed to do so. Nonetheless, secondary outcomes of these trials have led to interesting observations in certain subgroups. In a systematic review ...
which results in adverse effects on bone health.2,31,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D3[1,25(OH)2D3], the hormonally active form of vitamin D, is the major controlling hormone of intestinal calcium absorption.4Calcium homeostasis is also regulated by parathyroid hormone and ionized calcium.1,5This review...
“Another conclusion to be derived from the results of the study is that it’s important to take vitamin D if you have a deficiency or insufficiency,” Alexandre says. “The study analyzed data for people who live in the UK. There are many more days of sunlight per year in Brazil, ...
Vitamin D may affect blood sugar levels. So if you’re taking drugs for diabetes or insulin you should monitor your Vitamin D levels and adjust medication as necessary. Some drugs used to lower cholesterol, or treat psoriasis, calcium channel blockers, corticosteroids, and others may interact wi...
The effect of calcium or vitamin D supplement on blood pressure (BP) has been explored in previous meta-analyses, but the results are conflicting. The combined efficacy of calcium and vitamin D on BP has not been systematically assessed... L Wu,D Sun - 《Journal of Human Hypertension》 被...
A clinical examination was performed at a worksite health checkup, and information was obtained using a self-reported questionnaire. DNA was extracted from whole blood, and the VDRApaI,BsmI, andFokI polymorphisms were genotyped using polymerase chain reaction. Results:F-carriers ofFokI VDR ...
One has to exhibit caution, however, even with RCTs, whose results can be problematic when analyzed on an intent-to-treat basis and when there is high non-adherence to protocol (as if often the case), thereby diluting the potential good or harm of a given treatment at higher doses. As...
and Zinc. DHA is an important Omega-3 fatty acid that helps support fetal brain and eye development. Calcium and Vitamin D work together to build and support strong bones for both baby and mom. Iron is vital for red blood cell formation and to deliver oxygen to cells throughout the bo...
Post-hoc analysis of large supplementation trials has suggested that supplementation of individuals with vitamin D deficiency modestly delays age-related bone loss and progression to T2DM, and improves lung function. A meta-analysis suggested that vitamin D supplementation results in a modest decrease in...