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Sunshine Vitamin Prevents Radiation Damage

Research reports that vitamin D3 (or calcitriol) can help protect cells from harmful nuclear radiation damage as well as prevent radiation-induced cancer after exposure. Continue reading

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Sunshine Vitamin Improves Survival

Research reports that low vitamin D levels are linked to higher mortality from all causes in the elderly. Continue reading

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Sunshine Vitamin Prevents Skin Cancer

Now research reports that skin cancer patients with high levels of vitamin D had improved cancer survival. Continue reading

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Sunshine Vitamin Fights COPD

  COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) refers to a group of lung diseases including emphysema and chronic bronchitis. People with COPD often experience fatigue and muscle weakness. Now research reports that vitamin D supplementation with rehabilitation improved fitness and respiratory … Continue reading

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Take Bone Building Supplements Before Drugs?

Prescription bone-building drugs like bisphosphonates can have serious side effects including structurally unsound bones. This can lead to an increase in hip fractures and jaw necrosis. New research reports that calcium and vitamin D supplements increase bone density and reduce … Continue reading

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Sunshine Prevents MS?

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease of the nervous system that affects different parts of the brain and spinal cord. Previous studies have found that vitamin D supplementation can lower the risk of breast, colon, ovarian and other cancers. Now … Continue reading

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