A new study links higher vitamin D levels in middle age to reduced accumulation of tau, a brain protein tied to dementia.

Vitamin D might be doing more than just supporting bone health — it could also help the body age slower, according to a new study led by researchers at Mass General Brigham (MGB) and the Medical ...

Maintaining normal vitamin D levels can help support healthy sleep patterns. However, the time of day you take vitamin D may ...

A new study sheds light on the complexities of achieving optimal vitamin D status across diverse populations. Despite substantial research on the determinants of vitamin D, levels of vitamin D ...

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A new study casts doubt on the widespread use of high-dose vitamin D supplements, suggesting that the pills do not actually prevent bone fractures in healthy adults without vitamin D deficiencies.

Systematic low-grade inflammation is characterized by the prolonged release of inflammatory molecules and is linked to various health conditions. While vitamin D is classically known for regulating ...

Vitamin D supplements may not be an effective defense against acute respiratory infections, a recent study has found. It’s still possible the vitamin supplementation could reduce the severity and ...

Vitamin D may promote longevity, according to a new study focused on the effect of supplementation on cellular aging. Taking vitamin D supplements over four years prevented the equivalent of nearly ...

A Harvard study found that vitamin D supplements may help slow biological aging by protecting telomeres, the protective caps on DNA. Over four years, participants who took vitamin D lost fewer DNA ...