Tag: Vitamins / Minerals
Higher Serum Vitamin D Levels Up Survival in Breast Cancer
Link is strongest in premenopausal women, researchers say
Bladder Cancer Risk Correlates With Low Serum Vitamin D
Researchers find that bladder epithelial cells activate and respond to vitamin D
Correlation ID’d for Low Maternal B12, Higher Leptin
Mothers with low B12 have higher leptin gene expression in adipose tissue, placental tissue
Weight Gain Impacts 25(OH)D Response in Pregnancy
Among women supplemented with cholecalciferol, season of delivery also influences 25(OH)D level
Vitamin D Doesn’t Improve Glucose Measures
However, significant improvement in LDL cholesterol seen in those with diabetes risk
Summer Concentrations of 25OHD Predict Bone Mineral Density
Low serum 25OHD concentrations during summer linked to increased relative risk of osteoporosis
Exposure to Phthalates, BPA May Impact Total 25(OH)D in Adults
Metabolites of di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate consistently inversely linked to total 25(OH)D
Review Finds Vitamin D Beneficial for Patients With Asthma
Reduction in rate of exacerbations requiring systemic corticosteroids or requiring ER/hospital visit
Retinoic Acid May Help Prevent, Treat Colorectal Cancer
Researchers are studying connection between retinoic acid and inflammation in gut
Obese Women Have Greater Adipose Stores of Vitamin D
Distribution of vitamin D between subcutaneous, omental adipose tissue similar for obese, non-obese
