Vitamin D Deficiency is Linked to Autism
by Kevin Flatt
Filed under Autism Spectrum Disorders, Vitamin D Benefits
Dear Dr. Cannell: Anything new on your theory that vitamin D is involved in autism? Sally, New York Dear Sally: Science News reported that two Swedish doctors recently proposed vitamin D deficiency is linked to autism. Doctors eye vitamin D link to autism Another article looked at the amazingly high rate of autism in dark-skinned [...]
Vitamin D Deficiency and Muscle Weakness
by Kevin Flatt
Filed under Vitamin D Benefits
Very severe vitamin D deficiency leads to muscle weakness. But less was known about milder vitamin D deficiency and muscle weakness or risk of falling. Now, according to an analysis by ARS-funded scientists and their colleagues, older adults who get supplemental vitamin D in their diets are less likely to slip and fall down.
Effects of Vitamin D Deficiency
by Kevin Flatt
Filed under Cancer Breast, Vitamin D Benefits
Vitamin D and Cancer There now seems to be a connection between breast, colon and prostate cancer and a lack of Vitamin D. Even more amazing, one expert believes 25 per cent of breast cancer deaths could be avoided if the women had maintained adequate vitamin D levels throughout their life…This raises some big questions [...]
