Some clinicians have recommended vitamin D supplements to ease the muscle aches of patients taking a statin, but a new study shows the vitamin appears to have no substantial impact. Patients who take ...

Our bodies create vitamin D when ultraviolet rays in sunlight convert a protein called 7-dehydrocholesterol in the skin into ...

Vitamin D is key to strong bones, immunity and overall health. A deficiency is frequently overlooked but can cause fatigue, bone pain and susceptibility to illness. Endocrinologist Dr. Rahul Mehta ...

Vitamin D supplements do not prevent muscle symptoms in new statin users or affect the likelihood of discontinuing a statin due to muscle pain and discomfort, a substudy of the VITAL trial indicates.

Taking vitamin D does not have a significant impact on statin-associated muscle symptoms (SAMS), nor does it prevent patients from stopping their medication because of muscle pain, according to an ...

Vitamin D3 supplementation was not associated with reduced statin-associated muscle symptoms compared with placebo among new statin users enrolled in the VITAL trial, according to a trial subanalysis ...

Like the sunshine itself, the “sunshine vitamin,” aka vitamin D, is crucial for our overall health. The vitamin, which is ...

When is the best time to take vitamin D supplements? Dietitians reveal the answer, plus explain how to take it, who needs it, ...

I consulted an orthopedic doctor and learned I had a vitamin D deficiency. Taking supplements, spending time outside, and regular stretching helped improve my symptoms. Three years ago, the pandemic ...

Vitamin D deficiency manifests through various subtle signs, impacting energy levels, immunity, and muscle strength. Fatigue, ...

Q: About five years ago, I began to suffer severe pain in my left hip and leg. It was agonizing when I lay in bed. I had to crawl on my hands and knees to climb stairs. Physical therapy did not work.