Vitamin D supplementation may help manage hypertension, particularly in older adults with overweight or obesity, a new study ...

A recent study reveals that vitamin D supplements, combined with calcium, could be a key factor in lowering blood pressure ...

Despite the importance of vitamin D for overall health, it is estimated that about one billion people worldwide have a deficiency, usually defined as having serum levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D 3 ...

New research finds that taking a daily vitamin D supplement may help lower blood pressure, especially for older adults with ...

Medically reviewed by Soma Mandal, MD A vitamin D test is a blood test that measures the level of vitamin D (calciferol) in ...

Vitamin D affects how your immune system works, and plays a role in controlling certain types of inflammation, including the ...

Vitamin D requires magnesium to become active, crucial for bone health, immune function, and mood regulation. Avocados are a notable magnesium source, ...

According to the International Osteoporosis Foundation, osteoporosis is the most common bone disease. It affects one in five ...

A study from the Netherlands found that those living with depression showed 14% lower circulating concentrations of vitamin D (25-hydroxyvitamin D, a form of vitamin D) than those not diagnosed ...

According to Dr. Sangwan, the best way to determine whether or not you have a vitamin D deficiency is to visit your primary care doctor and ask for a test called the 25-hydroxy vitamin D test. This ...

Both low and high levels of maternal 25-hydroxy [25(OH)] vitamin D are linked to an increased risk for adverse pregnancy outcomes in women with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), with levels of ...