en-usCopyright 2006-2010 ABCVitaminsLife.com. All rights reserved.<url /><link /></image><title>Vitamin Dhttp://www.abcvitaminslife.com/HealthFacts/NewsCategory32.aspxABCVitaminsLife articles on the use of Vitamin D. Review of studies that support the use of Vitamin D in Heart related Diseases, Memory, Brain, Cancer, Sport and other Health issues.Wednesday, March 05, 2008Thursday, July 29, 2010Vitamin D for eye health and physical performance in the aging populationhttp://www.abcvitaminslife.com/HealthFacts/Article452.aspxVitamin D3 may be a potent inhibitor of retinal neovascularization and may be of benefit in the treatment of a variety of eye diseases with a neovascular component.Thursday, February 21, 2008978f66ce-560a-4e11-ae6c-259048100452Why is Vitamin D so important?http://www.abcvitaminslife.com/HealthFacts/Article445.aspxIndependent of any forms of diet, human skin has the ability to generate vitamin D from the cholesterol it receives through direct exposure to solar rays. Indirect exposure, such as sitting in front of the open window, is not effective. This is because the glass prevents penetration of the ultraviolet rays needed to activate the process of synthesis.Wednesday, February 06, 2008978f66ce-560a-4e11-ae6c-259048100445Vitamin D for Cognitive function, polyarthritis and risk reduction involving falls and cancerhttp://www.abcvitaminslife.com/HealthFacts/Article438.aspxA positive correlation was observed between serum level concentration of vitamin D and the score of the mini-mental examination. Patients with a higher level of vitamin D had lower activity of polyarthritis. Vitamin D was found to be statistically significant in reducing the risk of falls and preventing fractures. Vitamin D deficiency is associated with a metabolic syndrome in morbidly obese patients. Low levels of vitamin D were found to be associated with an increased risk of rectal cancer.Monday, August 20, 2007978f66ce-560a-4e11-ae6c-259048100438Vitamin D and the Immune Systemhttp://www.abcvitaminslife.com/HealthFacts/Article390.aspxChronic vitamin D deficiency has serious adverse consequences, which may include an increased risk of hypertension, multiple sclerosis (MS), cancers of the colon, prostate, breast, and ovary, and Diabetes. While vitamin D is an important hormone used in the regulation of calcium intake, there exists mounting evidence which supports the link between vitamin D and its active role in the pathogenesis of autoimmune diseases.Wednesday, May 16, 2007978f66ce-560a-4e11-ae6c-259048100390The role of vitamin D and vitamin D3 in the human bodyhttp://www.abcvitaminslife.com/HealthFacts/Article326.aspxVitamin D supports a number of physiological functions in the human body. It plays the major role in calcium metabolism, so maintains healthy bones. Vitamin D works as a natural calming remedy. Vitamin D3 behaves like an immune system controller, decreasing chances of developing autoimmune conditions. Vitamin D was found to have a cancer preventive effect. Vitamin D 3 may play a role in maintaining healthy blood pressure and blood sugar levels.Sunday, April 22, 2007978f66ce-560a-4e11-ae6c-259048100326