Avoidance of vitamin D deficiency to slow the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fighting Vitamin D Deficiency May Lower Risk of Contracting COVID-19 Especially among Common High-risk Groups
Vitamin D deficiency impedes good immune function and has been shown to contribute to the seasonal increase of viral respiratory infections, possibly including COVID-19. A combination of factors makes it likely that individuals are deficient in vitamin D: old age,...
Shaping the Future of B Vitamin Research: Dr. Natalia Krupenko Co-Chairs 2024 FASEB Conference
Natalia Krupenko, PhD, an associate professor at the UNC Nutrition Research Institute, served as co-chair for the FASEB Science Research Conference on B Vitamins and One-Carbon Metabolism, in Niagara Falls, New York. As one of the leading forums in the field, this...
Everything You Need to Know About Vitamin D
This article originally appeared on UNC Health Talk. If you want strong bones and teeth, vitamin D is a big help. And while it isn’t naturally found in many food sources, you can boost your vitamin D levels simply by going outside in the sun. According to the most...
A Paper on Vitamin E
by Caroline Johnson The NRI’s fourth annual Virtual Internship Program (VIP) concluded on July 20 with 21 high school students from around the country presenting their research on the nutrients of their choice. Caroline Johnson, a rising ninth grader at Pine Lake...
Nutrient: Vitamin D
Vitamin D is both a nutrient we eat and a hormone our bodies make when the skin is exposed to sunlight. It is a fat-soluble vitamin that has long been known to help the body absorb and retain calcium and phosphorus; both are critical for building bones. Also,...Maternal Vitamin D For Preventing Autism
July 27, 2017 – Vitamin D deficiency in pregnant moms is shown to negatively affect fetal growth and children’s health in the long run. Deficient gestational vitamin D status is surprisingly high both globally and in the US. One of the findings that draws attention is the role of vitamin D during pregnancy in children’s chances of developing Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Vitamin D is acquired through sun exposure or food intake. The circulating form of vitamin D can travel through the fetal-placental barrier, thus, developing babies depend solely on their mothers for getting this beneficial nutrient.