In a recent study published in the journal Nutrients, researchers in Canada reviewed the genetic mechanisms contributing to individual variation in vitamin D (VD) levels in circulation. Humans can ...

Truth be told, we shouldn’t really need vitamin D in our diets at all. Humans and other animals can synthesize this molecule right from cholesterol, something we always have plenty of. Doing so, ...

For optimal vitamin D synthesis, mid-morning sunlight between 10 a.m. and 12 noon is recommended due to the effective angle of UVB rays. Contrary to popular belief, early morning sunlight at 7 a.m. is ...

Vitamin D and its importance has always been a topic of discussion. Vitamin D is involved in several major biological functions in the body. The best part is this essential vitamin is majorly ...

A recent study published in the journal Frontiers in Endocrinology investigated the role of the short-chain dehydrogenase/reductase 42E member 1 (SDR42E1) enzyme in regulating sterol metabolism and ...

Vitamin D is an important nutrient that is required by the body for several important functions. Vitamin D helps in bone development and maintenance. It is also crucial for the nervous system, ...

Vitamin D also aids in managing optimum levels of phosphorus in the body. (Image Credits: Pixabay) Vitamin D, a fat-soluble vitamin, also called the sunshine vitamin, holds significant importance as a ...