Babies up to the age of 1 year need 8.5 to 10 micrograms of vitamin D a day. The NHS adds: "From about late March/early April to the end of September, the majority of people should be able to make all ...

A recent study suggests that taking a vitamin D supplement could lower your risk for dementia as you age, especially for women. Here's what a doctor says.

The U.S. Recommended Dietary Allowance for Vitamin D is 600 to 800 International Units (IU) per day for most adults. However, the research team found that these amounts are often not enough. In some ...

The human body can’t make vitamin C, so we have to get it through diet or supplements. If you're taking supplements, here's ...

Vitamin D3 supplementation was associated with antihypertensive effects without significant between-dose differences among overweight older adults.

Vitamin K is essential for helping the blood to clot and for preventing excess bleeding. Additionally, vitamin K helps ...

Roche plans to release the system in the US to run tests including vitamin D and steroid assays under CLIA before it possibly receives US Food and Drug Administration clearance.

Niacin, also known as vitamin B3, is a nutrient commonly used to manage high cholesterol. It is available in both ...

High doses of vitamins administered intravenously are becoming a popular method to aid recovery after surgery, according to health professionals.

Liver is a love-it-or-hate-it food, but if you like beef liver, it's another good way to get vitamin D. You can either cook ...

Though it’s rare, a severe vitamin D deficiency can lead to a disease called rickets, also known as osteomalacia. Typically, ...