Having higher levels of vitamin D in the blood in middle age is associated with lower levels of tau protein in the brain, which is a sign of dementia, years later, according to a study published April 1, 2026, in Neurology® Open Access, an official journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The study does … Read more
New research suggests that vitamin D supplements can reshape how the immune system responds to gut bacteria in patients with inflammatory bowel disease, potentially nudging the body toward a more protective, less inflammatory state. The findings offer early clues toward therapies that restore immune tolerance rather than simply suppress symptoms. Gubatan et al. demonstrate that … Read more
Vitamin D supplementation may help shape how the immune system responds to gut bacteria in people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a Mayo Clinic–led study published in Cell Reports Medicine. The findings offer new insight into how the immune system and gut microbiome interact in this chronic condition and point to potential new therapeutic strategies. IBD, which includes … Read more
A GP has urged people to take a key pill every day, and it’s essential during the winter months to boost your immune system. You may want to start taking it now Katie-Ann Gupwell Acting Content Editor 11:52, 29 Jan 2026 The GP urged everyone to take the pill (stock image)(Image: Malorny via Getty Images) … Read more
Severe vitamin D deficiency is associated with a higher rate of hospitalization for respiratory tract infections such as bronchitis and pneumonia, according to a new study led by the University of Surrey. Scientists found that those with a severe deficiency (below 15 nnmol/L) were 33 per cent more likely to be admitted to hospital for … Read more
Why are many Singapore residents deficient in vitamin D? Will vitamin E boost your skincare routine? Why are newborn babies in Singapore given an injection of vitamin K? In this second of a two-part series, we find out about these essential nutrients. What you need to know about vitamins D, E and K 1. Vitamin D … Read more
Taking regular vitamin D supplements could slow down biological ageing, according to a new study. The trial, published by the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, found that not only did those taking the vitamin every day see less age-related damage to their DNA, the supplement could “prevent the equivalent of nearly three years of ageing” … Read more
Dr Kunal Sood, a physician in anesthesiology and interventional pain medicine, took to Instagram on May 28 to discuss the importance of being mindful of the dosage and potential interactions with food or other medications when taking supplements. Exceeding the recommended dose can increase the risk of adverse effects, he said. Also read | What … Read more
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A new study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition revealed that vitamin D supplementation may slow biological aging by preserving the length of telomeres, the protective caps at the ends of chromosomes. Researchers in the VITAL Telomere study found that participants taking 2,000 International Units (IU) of vitamin D3 daily experienced less … Read more