Women who supplemented vitamin D both during pregnancy and six months postpartum reduced their babies’ chances of developing rickets, a recent study shows.
Vitamin D is a nutrient we derive from foods and sun exposure as well as a hormone made by our bodies. Essential for our health, knowing how to take it is key.
In the United States, nearly one-quarter of individuals have insufficient or deficient vitamin D blood levels, which can impact bone and overall health.
Recent measles outbreaks have reignited discussions about the vaccine. But does a vaccine resolve the problem, or are there more effective ways to prepare?
Two new studies indicate current recommendations for the vitamin may be too low, but research remains conflicted about its impact on heart disease outcomes.