Blogs — Vitamin D

Osteoporosis is a condition which predominantly affects the elderly and is characterised by a weakening of the bones which increases an individual's risk of fragility fractures. Whilst there are numerous factors which influence bone density, calcium and vitamin D deficiency is of high concern. Vitamin D has many functions within the body, one of which is an aid for calcium absorption in the small intestine (Bringhurst et al., 2005). Adequate absorption of dietary calcium is essential to maintain blood calcium levels and prevent excessive amounts being drawn from bone tissue (Sunyecz, 2008). Therefore, the age related decline in gut function is an...

I had this article sent to me today about Vitamin D and the corona virus from an old friend in the industry..quite interesting   Evidence That Vitamin D Supplementation Could Reduce Risk of Influenza and COVID-19 Infections and Deaths     The world is in the grip of the COVID-19 pandemic. Public health measures that can reduce the risk of infection and death in addition to quarantines are desperately needed. This article reviews the roles of vitamin D in reducing the risk of respiratory tract infections, knowledge about the epidemiology of influenza and COVID-19, and how vitamin D supplementation might...

Weak muscles? Frequent headaches? What could initially appear to be signs of lack of sleep, or something as simple as a busy working week could in fact be your body telling you that you’re deprived of the vital vitamin D!    It’s no secret that the UK population is significantly lacking in vitamin D, largely due to the sporadic sunshine we receive and our increasingly indoor lifestyles.   Why is Vitamin D important? Vitamin D is essential for helping to help regulate calcium and phosphate levels in the body. Therefore, it plays a key role in helping to maintain healthy bones,...