Vitamin D for eye health and physical performance in the aging population	Thursday, February 21, 2008
Vitamin 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.
Why is Vitamin D so important?	Wednesday, February 06, 2008
Independent 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.
Vitamin D for Cognitive function, polyarthritis and risk reduction involving falls and cancer	Monday, August 20, 2007
A 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.
Vitamin D and the Immune System	Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Chronic 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.
The role of vitamin D and vitamin D3 in the human body	Sunday, April 22, 2007
Vitamin 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.