Because melanin—the pigment that gives skin its colour—absorbs UV light, it stands to reason that darker-skinned individuals would require more sun exposure to produce the same amount of vitamin D as someone with lighter skin.
This difference in production has real-world implications.
Read MoreThe first line of defence against infection is a healthy immune system which is supported by adequate levels of vitamin D. Receptors that respond to this important nutrient are found in almost every single immune cell in the body, highlighting its immunomodulatory and anti-infectious properties.
Read MoreIn a throw-back to our last article, when MetS was diagnosed alongside low vitamin D, the risk of senior cognitive impairment was three times higher than healthy seniors.[7] This study demonstrates the dangerous synergy that exists between these types of health concerns.
Read MoreIn part three of our vitamin D supplement series, we are focusing on the link between vitamin D and cognitive health. Studies have linked low levels of vitamin D to a higher risk of developing various mental health conditions, including Alzheimer's disease, dementia, schizophrenia and even those ‘senior moments’.
Read MoreA 2013 meta-analysis of over 283,537 participants found that people with low levels of vitamin D were more 30% likely to develop hypertension than those with normal levels.
Read More“Vitamin D levels were found to be independent predictors of ulcerative colitis disease activity scores and health-related quality of life scores.”
Read MoreIt's no secret that humans are social creatures. We thrive in social environments and suffer when we're isolated. There is a reason that solitary confinement in the prison system is used as one of the most serious punishments. In recent years, science has begun to catch up with what we've known all along: social connections are essential for our physical and mental health.
Read MoreEver wonder how city planners know where to build parks, hospitals, and schools? Or how they decide which areas need more green space? They do it by analyzing data, and one of the ways they analyze that data is through something called the natural vegetation density index (NVDI).
Read MoreYou might be a long-term smoker thinking, "What's the point of quitting now?" Two separate studies showed that smokers who quit benefit from reduced risk of dementia [6] and positive changes in brain tissue
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