Category Archives: 25-hydroxyvitamin D

Vitamin D Supplements to Prevent Osteoporosis

Posted on October 24, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Ageing is associated with a reduced density of bone, and this reduced density increases the risk of fractures. Women are particularly susceptible to this reduced bone mass which implies that the condition of osteoporosis may be heavily dependent on hormone … Continue reading →

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What Are the Current Vitamin D Recommendations?

Posted on October 16, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Vitamin D is an important hormone that plays a role in cell regulation and metabolism. In this role it can affect all aspects of cellular metabolism. It is becoming evident from research that the recommended intake for vitamin D may … Continue reading →

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The Three Best Ways To Improve Vitamin D Status

Posted on March 27, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Vitamin D is important because it is converted to the hormone 25-hydroxyvitamin D in the liver. The 25-hydroxyvitamin D is then further converted to 1, 25-dihydroxyvitamin D in the kidney, and this form is also hormonally active. The active firms … Continue reading →

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The Use Of Vitamin D To Fight Infection

Posted on February 28, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Vitamin D is an important hormone that has a number of different functions in human physiology. One of the most important roles for vitamin D is the maintenance of the immune system. Evidence suggests that vitamin D deficiency significantly increases … Continue reading →

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Vitamin D Supplements for Treating Depression?

Posted on February 27, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Low levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D are associated with a number of detrimental health effects. These include immune dysfunction, cardiovascular disease, cancer and mood disorders. Blood levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D are directly related to the dietary intake of vitamin D, or … Continue reading →

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Vitamin D and Mood Disorders

Posted on January 16, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Vitamin D is increasingly being shown to possess a wide range of cellular effects. These effects are known to include changes to brain chemistry, the implications of which are not fully understood. It is suspected that vitamin D plays a … Continue reading →

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Vitamin D and Bone Pain

Posted on January 15, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Vitamin D is an essential nutrient, that can be considered a hormone. Vitamin D is required for a wide range of functions in the body, one of which is the maintenance of correct calcium homeostasis. Chronic low levels of vitamin … Continue reading →

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Winter Vitamin D

Posted on September 1, 2019 by Robert Barrington
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Do Vitamin D Supplements Relieve Depression?

Posted on July 26, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Evidence suggests that there is an association between poor vitamin D status and mood disorders. In particular, there appears to be a greater risk of depression in those with low levels of the active metabolite of vitamin D in their … Continue reading →

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Should You Take Vitamin D Supplements During the Summer?

Posted on July 8, 2019 by Robert Barrington
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