Many older people take these vitamins to boost longevity. But it may be time to rethink that
For years, conventional wisdom was that older adults should take calcium and vitamin D supplements for bone health and to ...
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Vitamin D: A Rapid Review
1000 IU (25 mcg) per day increases vitamin D blood levels 10 ng/ml (25 nmol/L). 2000 IU (50 mcg) per day increases vitamin D blood levels 20 ng/ml (50 nmol/L). If the vitamin D blood test was 30 ...
How much Vitamin D is ideal for daily usage?
Most people who supplement take between 800 IU and 2,000 IU a day through either a multivitamin, Vitamin D capsule or a ...
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Immune System Need a Boost? Add These 11 Vitamin D-Rich Foods to Your Diet
Though sunlight is typically our main source of vitamin D, you can also incorporate foods that contain this vitamin into your ...
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11 Vitamin D-Rich Foods for a Stronger Immune System
Another fatty fish that is an excellent source of vitamin D is the swordfish. The USDA lists a 100-gram serving as containing ...
New health benefit of omega-3s: Study shows the supplement may slow down the aging process
Consuming omega-3 fatty acids—an essential fat the body does not produce—has long been recommended for boosting the health of the brain, eyes, and heart, as well as for its possible mental health ...