As the global population ages and the risk of Alzheimer's disease increases, identifying lifestyle factors that may prevent or forestall the disease is becoming increasingly important. A recent study found that people who take vitamin D supplements are 40% less likely to develop Alzheimer's than those who don't supplement. The study involved more than 12,000 cognitively healthy older adults. Researchers gathered information about the participants' vitamin D supplementation practices and whether they developed Alzheimer's over 10 years. They found that participants who took any form of supple... vitamin d alzheimer's aging dementia supplements
Read moreVitamin D plays a crucial role in the early development of dopamine-producing neurons, shedding light on the potential neurodevelopmental origins of schizophrenia. Abnormalities in dopamine signaling are at the heart of this complex mental health disorder, and a recent study suggests that vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy influences these pathways, increasing the risk of schizophrenia in offspring. Researchers examined nerve growth, synapse formation, and dopamine release in various dopamine-producing cells exposed to vitamin D over time. They focused on SH-SY5Y cells—which can mature into... vitamin d brain pregnancy micronutrients mental health development schizophrenia dopamine
Read moreFor decades, deficiencies in micronutrients such as magnesium (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5783146/) and vitamin D (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18652680/) have been linked to conditions such as depression (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK507265/) and obesity (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6780345/), as well as their associated hallmarks of systemic inflammation (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6079193/). These observations raise questions about whether certain nutritional inadequacies might play a causal role in these conditions and whethe... vitamin d obesity inflammation depression magnesium il-6
Read moreSome scientists have proposed mild cognitive impairment as a transitional stage before the development of Alzheimer’s disease, one of the most common causes of dementia. Epidemiological evidence suggests that vitamin supplementation may support cognitive function. New research demonstrates reduced oxidative stress and improved cognition after 12 months of vitamin D supplementation. Current evidence suggests that lifestyle factors like diet influence the progression of cognitive decline by increasing or decreasing oxidative stress that damages the brain. Previous studies have demonstrated the a... vitamin d
Read morePreeclampsia is a condition characterized by high blood pressure during pregnancy. The condition typically manifests around the 20th week of pregnancy and carries considerable risk to both the mother and infant. Children of women who had preeclampsia during pregnancy are more likely to develop high blood pressure in childhood or adolescence. Findings from a recent study suggest that vitamin D reduces the risk of developing high blood pressure among children of women with preeclampsia. Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that is stored in the liver and fatty tissues of the body. Perhaps best kno... vitamin d pregnancy
Read moreSevere vitamin D deficiency in people with COVID-19 associated with greater risk of death than those with normal levels. Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that is stored in the liver and fatty tissues of the body. Perhaps best known for its role in maintaining calcium balance and bone health, vitamin D plays critical roles in immune function. Recent evidence suggests that vitamin D deficiency is associated with poor outcomes in COVID-19 (https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.04.08.20058578v4). Findings from a new study suggest that poor vitamin D status increases the risk of death from... vitamin d covid-19
Read moreThis podcast presents the compelling story of how vitamin D might play a role in preventing disease and death during the COVID-19 pandemic. The podcast presenters describe vitamin D synthesis, its role in immune regulation – including how it prevents cytokine storms – and why it might be the key to fending off COVID-19. Link to the episode. (https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/radiolab/articles/invisible-allies) Learn more about the role of vitamin D in susceptibility to COVID-19 in this Q&A with Dr. Rhonda Patrick. (https://www.foundmyfitness.com/episodes/vitamin-d-covid-19) ... vitamin d nutrition covid-19
Read morePatients with melanoma who received immunotherapy drugs were 65% less likely to develop colitis if they also supplemented with vitamin D. These findings were validated in another group of 169 patients, which found that vitamin D supplementation lowered the chances of developing colitis by 54%. These data suggest that larger randomized controlled trials are warranted to investigate the protective effects of vitamin D on the side effects associated with immunotherapy cancer drugs. ... vitamin d cancer
Read moreAccording to animal research, even mild vitamin C deficiency may impact fetal hippocampal development, a part of the brain crucial for learning and memory. From the article: > "Even marginal vitamin C deficiency in the mother stunts the fetal hippocampus, the important memory centre, by 10-15 per cent, preventing the brain from optimal development," says Professor Jens Lykkesfeldt. [...] > "People with low economic status who eat poorly -- and perhaps also smoke -- often suffer from vitamin C deficiency. Comparatively speaking, their children risk being born with a poorly developed memor... brain vitamin c memory pregnancy development
Read moreFrom the article: > In the younger children aged 7.0 to 8.2 years with no exposure to molds or dampness, vitamin C administration increased the FEV1 level by 37% [forced expiratory volume per one second]. In the older children aged 8.3 to 10 years with exposure to molds or dampness in their bedroom more than one year before the study, vitamin C increased the FEV1 level by only 21%. ... vitamin c asthma
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