Category Archives: Vitamin D

Nutrients for the Treatment of Thyroid Health

Posted on April 20, 2022 by Robert Barrington

The thyroid gland is pivotal in the metabolism of the organism. Hypothyroidism, or low activity of the thyroid, produces a sluggish metabolic rate which is characterised by the inability to correctly use energy to produce movement or heat. Treating hypothyroidism … Continue reading →

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Vitamin D and Calcium for Weight Loss?

Posted on June 24, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Vitamin D and calcium are two nutrients that are known to interact in human metabolism. Both nutrients are also involved in weight regulation and although the mechanisms by which they help modulate body weight are not fully understood, scientific evidence … Continue reading →

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Nutritional Supplements for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Posted on April 2, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Obsessive compulsive disorder is a form of anxiety characterised by obsessive behaviour. A number of supplements have been investigated as possible treatments for this disorder, and many have been found to be beneficial. Here is a list of some of … 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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Why Do We Get Colds In The Winter?

Posted on September 1, 2020 by Robert Barrington

In the past the explanation for the reason that colds become common in the winter was not adequately explained. One theory for example, suggested that the reason for the spread of the cold virus was that in the winter, people … Continue reading →

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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Posted on May 2, 2020 by Robert Barrington
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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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Is Vitamin D Associated with Depression?

Posted on January 20, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Low levels of vitamin D are associated with low mood. In particular, as blood levels of the vitamin D metabolite 25-hydroxyvitamin D fall, there is an increased risk of low mood. Studies have investigated the association between vitamin D status … Continue reading →

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