A clinical trial suggests vitamin D may slow cellular aging by preserving telomeres. Researchers urge caution on dosing and emphasize lifestyle as the most reliable path to healthy aging. Vitamin D su ...

Harvard researchers discovered that daily vitamin D supplementation reduced telomere shortening by more than half compared to ...

Vitamin D supplements could help protect the caps on our chromosomes that slow aging, sparking hopes the sunshine vitamin ...

We conducted an open-label clinical trial in patients with low- and intermediate-1-(INT-1) risk MDS with oral 2000–4000 IU cholecalciferol (vitamin D 3) daily for up to 12 months. The primary outcome ...

Although these findings are exciting, it’s too early to start popping high-dose vitamin D in the hope of slowing aging. The strongest evidence for healthy aging still points to the basics: a balanced ...

Vitamin D is vital for immunity, brain health, strong bones, and overall well-being, but taking in too much from supplements ...

Medically reviewed by Femi Aremu, PharmD Combining HMB and vitamin D may improve muscle strength, especially in older ...

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 ...

African-Americans have higher rates of obesity-associated chronic diseases. Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) shows an inverse association with obesity status. We investigated whether vitamin D ...

Question: How much vitamin D do you need to be healthy? Answer: The U.S. Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences has established Adequate Intake (AI) levels for vitamin D. The daily ...

Taking vitamin D supplements during pregnancy is not only safe for mother and baby, but also can prevent preterm labor/births and infections, new research suggests. Taking vitamin D supplements during ...