KARACHI: The growing incidence of osteoporosis and weak bones in Pakistan is primarily due to widespread Vitamin ...

The cost of living is cited in two recent cases of the disease associated with sailors centuries ago.

According to Dr Manjeeta Nath Das, General Physician, “8 to 11 am is a good time, especially in the northern parts” where one ...

Vitamin D is essential for bone health, immune function and overall well-being. And it becomes even more crucial as we age.

Deficiency often goes unnoticed until symptoms appear, making regular monitoring crucial for early detection and intervention ...

Scurvy, a condition caused by vitamin C deficiency was first linked to sailors during the Renaissance era. Economic hardships ...

Doctors in developed countries have recently reported treating cases of scurvy, including in Australia. Here’s why we might ...

June 3, 2024 — Healthy adults under the age of 75 are unlikely to benefit from taking more than the daily intake of vitamin D recommended by the Institutes of Medicine (IOM) and do not require ...

As such, some researchers believe that vitamin D supplementation may be an effective, low cost treatment for ulcerative ... Vitamin D deficiency may also alter the microbial balance.

It's also hard to get enough from diet alone. Everyone is advised to take a vitamin D supplement containing at least 10 micrograms (400IU) a day during winter months, and those more at risk of ...

There are many deficiencies that people have widespread knowledge about, such as calcium, iron, vitamin D, and vitamin B12 .

Just being over 65 is a risk, as is being overweight or obese, a current or former smoker, or physically inactive.