Share on Pinterest New research finds that taking a daily vitamin D supplement may help lower blood pressure, especially for older adults with obesity. Tatjana Zlatkovic/Stocksy United A new study ...

Plus, what you need to know before you reach for a vitamin D supplement. Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD When exposed to sunlight, your body manufactures vitamin D using a type of ...

Historically, 400 IU (10 ug) of vitamin D was recommended for better health because it closely approximated the amount of vitamin D in a teaspoonful of cod liver oil. However, 800 to 1,000 IU is the ...

In a small but revealing study, scientists discovered that tears strongly mirror blood glucose and saliva may reflect vitamin D status. This could lead to less invasive ways to monitor chronic health.

A top NHS doctor has urged the public to seek an annual blood test to check for vitamin D deficiency — after he was shocked to discover he was severely lacking in the vital nutrient and risking bone ...

New research finds that taking more than the IOM's recommended 600 IU of vitamin D per day does not offer additional health benefits. Study: Blood Pressure Decreases in Overweight Elderly Individuals ...