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May 21, 2013
Vitamin C kills drug-resistant TB, researchers find

Vitamin C can kill a virulent form of tuberculosis, researchers in New York have found.

May 2, 2013
Study calculates optimal upper limit of vitamin D

Researchers claim to have calculated for the first time the upper safe limit of vitamin D levels of 36 nanograms per milliliter, above which the associated risk for cardiovascular events or death raises significantly, according to a recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

January 23, 2013
Hero Nutritionals launches two sugar-free gummy vites for kids

Hero Nutritionals on Wednesday introduced two sugar-free vitamins to its Yummi Bears line that are naturally sweetened with lo han fruit and inulin fiber.

November 27, 2012
Research review: Vitamin D may prevent tooth decay

A new review of existing studies points toward a potential role for vitamin D in helping to prevent dental caries, or tooth decay.

September 18, 2012
Study: Majority of critically ill children have low vitamin D blood levels

A recent study published in the journal Pediatrics determined that 3-out-of-4 critically ill children were found to have vitamin D blood levels below the target considered safe by many experts and medical societies.

August 10, 2012
CRN adds two speakers to keynote one-day scientific symposium

The Council for Responsible Nutrition added two keynote speakers to its annual meeting docket.

July 18, 2012
Researchers: Vitamin C RDA should be raised; pharmaceutical trials for vitamins faulty

Researchers argue there is compelling evidence that the recommended dietary allowance of vitamin C should be raised to 200 mg per day for adults, up from its current levels of 75 mg for women and 90 mg for men, in a recent report published in Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition.

July 13, 2012
Vitamin D deficiency associated with poor lung function in child asthmatics

Vitamin D deficiency is associated with poor lung function in asthmatic children treated with inhaled corticosteroids, according to a new study from researchers in Boston released Friday.

May 30, 2012
Study: Vitamin D supplementation could improve mobility in older adults

Older adults who don’t get enough vitamin D — either from diet, supplements or sun exposure — may be at increased risk of developing mobility limitations and disability, according to new research from Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center released Tuesday.

March 21, 2012
Study: Vitamin E supplementation has no impact on heart disease in women

Taking vitamin E supplements does not increase or decrease heart failure risk among women, according to a study in Circulation: Heart Failure, an American Heart Association journal, released Tuesday.

November 28, 2011
Study: Vitamin D supplementation saves lives

A study published online earlier this month by the American Journal of Cardiology concluded that supplementation with vitamin D conferred substantial survival benefits, specifically in patients with documented deficiency.

October 7, 2011
Study: People with optimal levels of vitamin D have lower diabetes incidence

Scientists at the Helmholtz Zentrum München have shown that people with good vitamin D status have a lower risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, according to a study released Sept. 30.

July 14, 2011
Study finds vitamin D deficiency could increase chance of muscle injury in athletes

Vitamin D deficiency may increase the chance of muscle injuries in elite athletes, specifically NFL football players, suggested a recent study presented last week at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s annual meeting.

July 5, 2011
ReportersNotebook — Over the Counter, 7/11/11

A survey for Vitamin Shoppe found that 60% of Americans currently take a vitamin or supplement. Of those who take vitamins, more than 70% of respondents said they feel more confident about their health when they are taking a vitamin. Multivitamins are the most popular supplements, with 75% of respondents taking a multivitamin regularly.

July 5, 2011
Vitamin D explodes with product growth


The vitamin D category continues to grow. Category leader Nature Made from Pharmavite is on the cusp of launching a host of new products, including a Super D-Complex with magnesium, vitamin D chewable tablets and vitamin D with vitamin C and zinc.


October 27, 2010
Walgreens continues vitamin D giveaway program with Aetna, United Way

COLUMBIA , S.C. (May 27) One of the nation's largest drug store chains has teamed up with a healthcare benefits company and a community solutions provider to raise awareness of the need for adequate vitamin D intake.

Walgreens, Aetna and United Way of the Midlands are continuing their efforts through a vitamin D giveaway program extension, which initially was kicked off earlier this year. The vitamin D awareness efforts will donate more than 25,000 samples, the companies said.

September 29, 2010
Garden of Life introduces Vitamin Code Kids

Garden of Life has developed a chewable whole food multivitamin for kids that provides them...

January 18, 2010
Inverness sells vitamins, supplements business

Inverness Medical Innovations on Tuesday announced the sale of its vitamin and nutritional supplements business...

October 25, 2009
New findings conclude U.S. children may lack healthy level of vitamin D

Vitamin D is quickly moving up within the ranks of letter vitamins as the most...

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