Vitamin D

Vitamin D supplements slow telomere shortening, reducing biological aging

Participants taking 2,000 IU of vitamin D daily had significantly less telomere loss over four years, study finds.

 D3 gel capsules.
 Beilinson Hospital from the Clalit Health Services prepares to welcome more released hostages.

Nutritional deficiencies of hostages in Gaza: Medical concerns for the released

 In the water it's a different story. Woman in pool next to sunscreen

This is probably the most dangerous trend this summer on Tiktok

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 The earth-beauty connection: Embracing nature for healthy skin


Vitamin D is recommended for everyone. This is why

Nutrition plays a crucial role in our physical and mental health.

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5 health benefits of pineapple: Unveiling the power of this tropical fruit

Discover the surprising advantages of pineapple and boost your health naturally.

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Experts weigh in on what vitamins and minerals are right for your needs

Many of us take multivitamins or nutritional supplements without knowing what is in them and just how they will benefit us. A specialist in family medicine clues in with a complete and detailed guide

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This is why you should eat oranges this winter

Oranges are now in season and you should eat and enjoy one of the most delicious and healthy fruits around. What's in this symbolic Israeli fruit that's so good health-wise?

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Foreign dried fruit is unhealthy, eat fresh Israeli fruit - Plants Board

In preparation for Tu Bishvat, the Israel Plants Board calls on the public to prefer local fresh fruits over imported dried fruits.

Fruit and vegetables sit on display at Brixton Market, London, September 27, 2020.

Newly-discovered gene mutation blocks babies from metabolizing vitamin D

Adults living with this gene may not know they have it. The symptoms include frequent kidney stones and high levels of calcium in the blood.

We will soon be able to manufacture these without needing to use animals. Dairy products

The whole truth about superfoods - should you add them to your diet?

What's the deal with all the so-called superfoods that are being praised lately? Find out here.

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Vitamin D supplements can help protect patients with new COVID-19 strain

The probability of death was found to be higher by as much as 50% in COVID patients with severe vitamin D deficiency, while this probability fell to 5% in patients with good levels of the vitamin.

Vitamin D laying on the table with prescription bottle behind them.

This popular supplement can increase your risk of developing cancer

Nutritional supplements may, in some cases, improve your health and reduce the risk of disease, but in other cases they may do the opposite and put you at risk.

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COVID: Vitamin D deficiency pre-infection may lead to severe corona case

Official study results showed that those with Vitamin D deficiency were 14 times more likely to have severe or critical cases of COVID-19.

Healthy Eating: Vitamin D saves the day

Is calcium no longer absorbed into your body as it once was?

As the years go by, our body has a hard time utilizing the calcium it receives and directing it to the desired places. This leads to a decrease in bone density. What should we do?

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