A daily magnesium supplement alters the bacteria that produce vitamin D in the colon and could influence colorectal cancer ...

A new study casts doubt on the widespread use of high-dose vitamin D supplements, suggesting that the pills do not actually prevent bone fractures in healthy adults without vitamin D deficiencies.

A global review of 66 studies from 31 countries finds that adults with low vitamin D, especially below 30 nmol/L, are significantly more likely to experience depression.

Vitamin D (also called "calciferol," or, more affectionately, the "sunshine vitamin") is a fat-soluble vitamin that offers several health benefits, such as helping strengthen bones, boost mood, and ...

People with a history of cardiac arrest could protect themselves from future risk with one simple daily habit. A study at Intermountain Health in Salt Lake City, Utah, discovered that supplementing ...

A growing body of research suggests that vitamin D may play a subtler role in mood than previously assumed, becoming most influential only when levels drop to the low end of the spectrum.

New research suggests vitamin D supplementation may modestly reduce the risk of major cardiovascular issues, including heart ...

Vitamin D appears to influence our immune health, too. Studies have found a link between low vitamin D levels and incidence ...

Women who have gone through menopause and hope that supplemental vitamin D plus calcium might shield them from disease may be disappointed by new data. A follow-up analysis of data from the landmark ...

In a recent study published in Scientific Reports, researchers examined the relationship between vitamin D supplementation and osteoporosis-related fracture (vertebral, radial, and hip) incidence ...

Everyone knows that vitamin D is vital for healthy bones and a stronger immune system but could low levels be a major driver of Alzheimer’s and age-related cognitive decline? Image Credit: Food for ...

Vitamin D is an essential nutrient for your immune system, heart health, and more—but most Americans don't get enough of it.