KINGSTON, Ont. – Surprising findings by Queen’s University researchers have shed new light on how the “sunshine vitamin” D – increasingly used to treat and prevent cancer and other diseases – is ...

Humans can synthesize their own vitamin D3 in the skin and must obtain the rest through dietary sources. While ...

“Many epidemiological studies have suggested the beneficial properties of vitamin D,” said Yi-Fen Lee, associate professor of urology at the Medical Center who led the research. “Our findings reflect ...

Calcium supports bone density, muscle function, and nerve health, while vitamin D and magnesium enhance its absorption and ...

Dear Dr. Roach: Are you aware of the possibility of pancreatitis resulting from long-term vitamin D2 supplementation? I was diagnosed with IPMN with chronic pancreatitis after being on 50,000 IU of ...

Cod liver oil has been used for centuries as a preventative measure against vitamin D deficiency, also called rickets. Historically, people living in northern Europe have relied on cod liver oil as a ...

Jillian Kubala, MS, is a registered dietitian based in Westhampton, NY. Jillian uses a unique and personalized approach to help her clients achieve optimal wellness through nutrition and lifestyle ...