Vitamin D is responsible for maintaining normal calcium levels in the body and mineralization of bones. The past decade has seen a renewed interest in this vitamin called the ‘sunshine Vitamin’. The renewed interest is attributed to the medical fraternity’s increasing realization that the benefits of Vitamin D extend far beyond healthy bones. Some...

The study involved more than 10,000 Danes and was conducted by the University of Copenhagen and Copenhagen University Hospital. Vitamin D deficiency has traditionally been linked with poor bone health. However, the results from several population studies indicate that a low level of this important vitamin may also be linked to a higher risk...

Skimmed milk Skimmed milk contains not just loads of calcium, but also essential nutrients like potassium, magnesium and vitamin D that help to bring down blood pressure. Consuming skimmed milk also reduces the risk of getting cardiovascular diseases. Bananas You no longer need to think twice before indulging in this sweet treat. Studies...

Irregularities in Vitamin D levels common in city patients: survey  vitamin D — either too much or too little. Metropolis Healthcare Limited conducted the survey between January and December 2011 in Mumbai. Vitamin D is primarily responsible for the absorption of calcium that is necessary for the growth of bones.  The body produces...