When the days shorten and the sun sinks low in the sky, that familiar winter slump sets in. There's a fundamental reason for this seasonal fatigue: low levels of vitamin D—the "sunshine vitamin." ...

Winter is magical with snow-covered grounds and holidays galore, but it’s also dreary with plenty of sunless days to contend with. That’s where a vitamin D supplement comes into play. I started taking ...

Share on Pinterest Scientists have linked low vitamin D to another health concern — a higher risk of respiratory illnesses. Mami Kumagai/Stocksy Vitamin D is a nutrient that plays an important role in ...

Scientists are still untangling why the nutrient gap persists—and what it reveals about how women’s health is studied and treated. A woman lounges on a chair in the sun. Vitamin D is a crucial ...

Few nutrients seem to get as much attention as vitamin D does. Taking a supplement has been touted as an effective way to slow overall aging and protect against heart disease and cancer, although ...

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Only a handful of foods provide meaningful amounts of vitamin D, particularly fatty fish and vitamin D-fortified foods. Meeting vitamin D needs often requires a combination of diet, safe sun exposure, ...

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Vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium, supports bone health, and plays a role in immunity, muscle function, and more. While most people can get enough from sunlight, food, or supplements, some may ...

The sunshine vitamin could affect your immune system and heart health. It has started to get really wintry here in London over the last few days. The mornings are frosty, the wind is biting, and it’s ...

In a new study, heart attack survivors who received a high, personalized dose of daily vitamin D had a 52 percent lower risk of a repeat heart attack. The results suggest specific vitamin D dosing, ...