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Report: Skip the Megadose of Vitamin D

(Nov. 30) -- Dietary guidelines being released today call for a slight increase in the amount of vitamin D people need every day for good health but warn against megadoses of the "sunshine vitamin," saying there's no proof they prevent cancer and that they could in fact be harmful. "More is not necessarily better," Dr....

Health Hazards Remain for Rescued Chilean Miners

(Oct. 13) -- As the 33 trapped Chilean miners are slowly lifted half a mile to the surface of the earth, they're doubtlessly lucky to be escaping with their lives. The miners are believed to have survived longer underground than anyone in similar circumstances before them. But after 69 days in dark, humid conditions, with...

Study Asserts a Dark Side to Calcium Supplements

(July 30) -- Calcium supplements, an oft-touted aid in the fight against bone loss and osteoporosis, might actually do more harm than good. That's the suggestion of a growing body of research, that applies only to supplements. The calcium derived from food products, like dairy, tofu and fortified cereals, carries myriad...

Report: Herbal Supplements May Pose Health Risk

(May 26) -- Natural supplements, now taken by at least a quarter of adult Americans, often contain trace amounts of lead, mercury, arsenic and potentially dangerous levels of pesticides. That's the conclusion of a new federal report, released today by the Government Accountability Office. It's just in time for a key...

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Getting Ahead of the Vitamin D Revolution Curve

No question, doctors and patients are now joining the vitamin D revolution in large numbers.

AOL HEALTHY LIVING

Vitamins and Minerals: Nourishing the Ocean Within (Part 1)

"take your vitamins" -- but doctors are less urgent.

THE HUFFINGTON POST

7 Incredible Outdoor Spas (PHOTOS)

Better known as the "sunshine vitamin" because our bodies produce it from the sun's rays, Vitamin D regulates blood pressure, reduces muscle tension, and prevents cancer and various other diseases.

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Adrienne Vendetti: It's Easy to Stay Young: Antioxidants to the Rescue

As women age, their skin naturally loses some of the vitamins and other components that gives their skin a natural, young look.

THE HUFFINGTON POST

Seven Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Vitamins

Perhaps you have purchased a daily vitamin to obtain the nutrients you need for optimal health, or maybe you have a cupboard full of supplements to improve a condition or to increase energy.

Vitamins News From the Web

05/31/12 Reasons vitamin D may matter Source: Telegram & Gazette - Worcester MA At least once a week, someone, usually a woman over 50, asks me about vitamin D.
05/31/12 Nutrition Enhancement Launches Halal Certified... Source: PRWeb St Louis, MO (PRWEB) May 31, 2012 Nutrition Enhancement Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of Halal Omega-3 fish oil, has announced the launch of halal certified gelatin-free multivitamin product.
05/31/12 Vitamin D Supplementation May Prevent Age-Related... Source: Medical News Today Older adults who don't get enough vitamin D - either from diet, supplements or sun exposure - may be at increased risk of developing mobility limitations and disability, according to new research from Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.
05/31/12 Exercise, Vitamin D Can Lower Fall Risk in Elderly Source: MedicineNet Older people can reduce their risk for serious falls by exercising regularly and taking vitamin D supplements, an expert panel now says.
05/30/12 Principles of cancer treatment Source: The Guardian of Nigeria FOR the past three weeks we have been looking at the prevention and treatment of cancer with breast cancer as our main focus.

Background on Vitamins

A vitamin ( or ) is an organic compound required as a vital nutrient in tiny amounts by an organism. In other words, an organic chemical compound (or related set of compounds) is called a vitamin when it cannot be synthesized in sufficient quantities by an organism, and must be obtained from the diet.

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