Recent news on Vitamin D3

Are you vitamin D-ficient?  -  May 24, 2007
Chicago Tribune,That’s why people also need vitamin D3 or cholecalciferol, which is more potent than vitamin D2. Our bodies begin to make vitamin D3 when sunlight hits the

Boosting Mood Is a Walk in the Park  -  May 24, 2007
Epoch Times,Randomized comparison of the effects of the vitamin D3 adequate intake versus 100 mcg (4000 IU) per day on biochemical responses and the wellbeing of

Health Matters  -  May 23, 2007
Montecito Journal,There is a limit to the amount of vitamin D3 you can take in pill form, although the upper limits are controversial. Much less controversial is the proper

Sun and Skin  -  May 23, 2007
ScienCentral News,The researchers isolated T-cells with dendritic cells and exposed them to different forms of vitamin D, including vitamin D3 from sunlight and vitamin D2,

FDA Approves New Dosage Strength Of FOSAMAX PLUS D (alendronate ...  -  May 14, 2007
Medical News Today (press release),..."This once-weekly medicine now contains both the well-documented fracture benefits of FOSAMAX as well as 5600 IU of vitamin D3.

Only Half of Americans Aware of Bone-Building Duo's Powerful Benefits  -  May 21, 2007
Nutrition horizon (press release),...orange juice provides 35 percent of the daily value of calcium and 25 percent of the daily value of vitamin D3 (as much calcium and vitamin D as milk).

High Calcium, Vitamin D Intake May Harm Aging Brain  -  May 1, 2007
Atlanta Journal Constitution (subscription),According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, vitamin D3 and calcium deficiency is a global problem. The organization's most recent scientific

Dissolving pills  -  May 4, 2007
Fort Wayne News Sentinel,He said to take a vitamin D3 supplement to help calcium absorption. I read that a pill dropped into a small amount of vinegar should dissolve within 30

A pill disintegration test you can do yourself  -  May 3, 2007
SunHerald.com,The vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) he recommended is the most active form. Some vitamin D-fortified food products and multivitamins provide vitamin D2

How much Vitamin D is too much? Too little?  -  Apr 27, 2007
Fort Wayne News Sentinel,As I noted in the prior column, vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) is more potent than vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol). Check the "ingredients" section of product

Excess Intake Of Calcium And Vitamin D Linked To Brain Lesions In ...  -  May 3, 2007
AHNA daily total of 800 to 1000 IU of vitamin D3 is also suggested, although the foundation cautions that supplementation at that level should only be taken

Five-point vitamin D primer  -  Apr 30, 2007
Globe and Mail,Vitamin D3 cholecalciferol pills are available over the counter in most pharmacies and health-food stores. He suggests taking 2000 international units of

Pest prevention tips  -  May 17, 2007
Jackson Clarion Ledger,Options include D-Con and Real-Kill packets and a newer product called Tomcat Vitamin D3 packets. They usually cost $5 to $6 for a box with several packets.

Medical Spa of Midland's new line of vitamins adds convenience to ...  -  Apr 30, 2007
LubbockOnline.com,...and digestion as well as those needing a boost of vitamin E, iron, niacin, vitamin C, vitamin D3 and vitamin A. A children's formula is also available.

Beyond minimum nutrient requirements  -  Apr 28, 2007
Malaysia Star,...is a 60% reduction in the ability of skin to synthesise pre-vitamin D3 from sunlight due to lower concentrations of its substrate, 7-dehydrocholesterol.

Ipsen's First Quarter 2007 Sales  -  May 3, 2007
PharmaLive.com (press release),...a fixed combination of alendronate sodium and cholecalciferol (vitamin D3), indicated for the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis in patients at

BioXell announces the resignation of Michael Steinmetz from the ...  -  May 11, 2007
PharmaLive.com (press release),BioXell's lead compound, Elocalcitol, derived from its proprietary VD3 (Vitamin D3) technology platform, is in Phase II clinical trials for Benign Prostatic

Cheese, please?  -  May 4, 2007
St. Petersburg Times,Whey Protein Concentrate, Sodium Phosphate, Sorbic Acid as a Preservative, Apocarotenal (Color), Annatto (Color), Enzymes, Vitamin D3, Cheese Culture."

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH: Protect your joints ...  -  Apr 30, 2007
New Straits Times,A calcium supplement in the form of calcium citrate is best taken together with magnesium, manganese, zinc and vitamin D3 for better absorption and proven

Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use Post-authorisation ...  -  Apr 27, 2007
PharmaLive.com (press release),Renagel should be used within the context of a multiple therapeutic approach, which could include calcium supplements, 1,25 – dihydroxy Vitamin D3 or one of

High doses of vitamin D are sometimes needed  -  26 Apr 2007
SunHerald.com,As I noted in the prior column, vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) is more potent than vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol). Check the "ingredients" section of product

Low vitamin D levels linked to poor physical performance  -  Apr 23, 2007
NutraIngredients.com,A recent review of the science reported that the tolerable upper intake level for oral vitamin D3 should be increased five-fold, from the current tolerable

Too many elderly deficent in vitamin D which affects physical ...  -  Apr 24, 2007
News-Medical.net,Dr. Houston recommends supplements of vitamin D3 because it will convert into an active form that the body can absorb and use.

Listen: Your body might be asking for more vitamin D  -  Apr 18, 2007
Sun-Sentinel.com,For that reason, most researchers say it's best to get your vitamin D from a supplement -- specifically as vitamin D3. "You don't need the sun," says Susan

Pet Food Recall: PETA Warns That Dry Food at Risk From Vitamin D-3  -  Apr 3, 2007
National Ledger,In a Tuesday update, PETA is asking the FDA to investigate vitamin D3 as a possible culprit in the pet food recall, a release said on Tuesday.

Choosing the best form of vitamin D  -  Apr 6, 2007
Fort Wayne News Sentinel,Cholecalciferol (vitamin D3) is the form our body synthesizes when skin is exposed to sunlight. Both forms are converted to active vitamin D by the body.

PETA Suggests Vitamin D to Blame for Animal Deaths  -  Apr 3, 2007
Consumer AffairsA manufacturing error last year in the production of Royal Canin pet food resulted in excessive amounts of vitamin D3 in the food. This caused hypercalcemia

Advances in Osteoporosis Prevention, Diagnosis & Treatment ...  -  Apr 18, 2007
PR Newswire (press release),Highlights Include Address by HHS Secretary, Importance of Vitamin D3 Intake, Studies on Predictors of Falling, New Absolute Fracture Risk Index,

FDA LIKELY WRONG ABOUT WHEAT GLUTEN AS SOLE SOURCE OF PET FOOD ...  -  Apr 3, 2007
PETA (press release),Last year, a manufacturing error in the production of Royal Canin pet food resulted in excessive amounts of vitamin D3 in the food, causing hypercalcemia,

SHIRE PLC - 1st Quarter Results  -  Apr 25, 2007
PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung),...hydrochloride) CALCICHEW® range (calcium carbonate with or without vitamin D3) CARBATROL® (carbamazepine extended-release capsules) CARRIERWAVE?

BioXell SpA Shareholders  -  Apr 24, 2007
Ad-Hoc-News (Pressemitteilung),BioXell's lead compound, Elocalcitol, derived from its proprietaryVD3 (Vitamin D3) technology platform, is in Phase II clinical trialsfor Benign Prostatic

Lawsuit says pet food was tainted  -  Mar 28, 2007
Guelph Mercury (subscription),Royal Canin said in a release it voluntarily withdrew seven canned products as a precaution because the food contained elevated levels of vitamin D3,

Hybrigenics' Inecalcitol Shows High Level Of Tolerance  -  Apr 17, 2007
Medical News Today (press release),...with the lower toxicity of inecalcitol demonstrated in pre-clinical studies as compared to calcitriol, the naturally active metabolite of vitamin D3.

Advances in Osteoporosis Prevention, Diagnosis & Treatment ...  -  Apr 18, 2007
Earthtimes.orgConference presenters will discuss a range of new developments including the importance of Vitamin D3 intake, use of the Absolute Fracture Risk index to

Advances in Osteoporosis Prevention, Diagnosis & Treatment ...  -  Apr 18, 2007
PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung),...of new developments including the importance of Vitamin D3 intake, use of the Absolute Fracture Risk index to better identify those most at risk of

Nap to your heart’s content  -  Apr 2, 2007
Whole Life Times,In lab tests, researchers found that a compound generated by vitamin D3 (a precursor to vitamin D) signals immune cells to migrate to the skin and guard

Full Text  -  Apr 12, 2007
Science Magazine (subscription)Butcher's team isolated lymphatic fluid from the skin of sheep, purified dendritic cells from that fluid, and found that the immune cells convert vitamin D3

Cancer-Proof Your Diet  -  Apr 5, 2007
NBC 11.com,Because few foods provide vitamin D, you should consider a daily multivitamin that provides 100% DV of vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol, the most potent form).

What you need to know about 'other' milk  -  Mar 28, 2007
Globe and Mail,Milk is fortified with vitamin D3, the form made in the skin. Milk alternatives are fortified with vitamin D2, a synthetic form that has been shown to be

Friesland Foods Nets N27b Annually From Dairy Products, Repackages ...  -  Mar 30, 2007
AllAfrica.com,...weekend, the company's Commercial Director, Mr George Sch-Eringa said " Peak evaporated milk brand has been extra-fortified with calcium, vitamin D3,

Ultraviolet Radiation May Protect Against Prostate Cancer  -  Apr 17, 2007
Medscape (subscription)...support the hypothesis that ultraviolet radiation protects against the development of prostate cancer, possibly through the formation of vitamin D3,

Naturally Rockford: Seven tips for managing osteoarthritis naturally  -  Apr 4, 2007
Rock River Times,...“Lost cartilage doesn’t self-recover, so having a diet high in calcium, vitamin C, vitamin D3 (cholecaciferol) and magnesium is important to increase the

Consumers and Farmers Call for End to Misleading Milk Marketing  -  Apr 11, 2007
Drinks Media Wire (Communiqués de presse),All milk naturally contains hormones; no hormones (other than Vitamin D3 - a steroid hormone) are added to milk. The protein growth hormone, known as bST or

ProStrakan gears up for assault on US market  -  Mar 28, 2007
The Herald,This is a calcium and vitamin D3 supplement, for which sales grew 29%, to £13m in 2006, making it Prostrakan's leading product.

Increase vitamin D3 intake for healthy bones  -  Mar 8, 2007
SpiritIndia,Worldwide people are undersupplied with vitamin D3, which has a key role in bone and calcium metabolism. Shortages can cause Osteoporosis which is a global

Royal Canin Canada Statement Regarding Product Safety  -  Mar 21, 2007
CNW Telbec (Communiqués de presse),They were withdrawn as a precaution because the products contained elevated levels of Vitamin D3 which could cause loss of appetite, lethargy and excessive

Vitamin D level reassessment high priority, say experts  -  Mar 9, 2007
NutraIngredients-usa.com,A recent review of the science reported that the tolerable upper intake level for oral vitamin D3 should be increased five-fold, from the current tolerable

Integrative Way: Vitamin D update  -  Mar 18, 2007
Sacramento Bee,When purchasing a supplement, look for vitamin D3, or "cholecalciferol," which is more potent than other forms of vitamin D.

Can taking vitamins be dangerous?  -  Mar 21, 2007
MSNBCI’m also a fan of calcium supplements (with additional Vitamin D3) for women who don’t get enough from food. Make sure it’s D-3 (cholecalciferol),

Healthy Foods for a Healthy Colon  -  Mar 5, 2007
Nutrition horizon (press release),Vitamin D may be obtained via vitamin D3 supplements; many calcium supplements also contain Vitamin D3. -- Folic acid (folate) is an essential B vitamin,

Low vitamin D common in pregnancy  -  Mar 1, 2007
Scientific American...modest amounts of vitamin D, so the best way to get enough is by taking 1000 international units of vitamin D3 per day in the form of a supplement."

Combining diet tactics for cholesterol  -  Mar 6, 2007
Newsday,My doctor prescribed vitamin D3. My pharmacist did not know what the "3" represented and said it was probably a promotional or marketing gimmick.

Formulators ignore cacium+D+K bone health recipe  -  Mar 9, 2007
NutraIngredients.com,But vitamin D3 has been thoroughly researched for its ability to boost absorption of the mineral. Vitamin K, meanwhile, is thought to influence the

Try diet tricks for cholesterol  -  25 Feb 2007
Los Angeles Times,My doctor prescribed vitamin D3. My pharmacist did not know what the three represented and said it was probably a promotional or marketing gimmick.

Vitamin D3 Protects Skin from Harmful Microbes  -  Feb 14, 2007
Nutrition horizon (press release),15/02/07 A study by researchers at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) School of Medicine shows that fluctuations in Vitamin D3 levels control

More evidence that vitamin D may cut falls amongst the elderly  -  Feb 23, 2007
NutraIngredients-usa.com,...extend understanding on the role of vitamin D on falls in the elderly, as well as the potential of the more potent vitamin D3 to further reduce falls.

Vitamin D3 provides the skin with protection from harmful microbes  -  Feb 12, 2007
PressZoom (press release),Further analysis showed that wounding induced keratinocyte expression of the enzyme responsible for converting inactive vitamin D3 to active vitamin D3

Vitamin D3 may help boost skin's immune response, scientists say  -  Feb 9, 2007
Health SentinelA new US study released on Thursday has found an unexpected role for vitamin D3 — the ability to help protect the skin from infections.

Vitamin D3 Protects Skin from Harmful Microbes  -  Feb 9, 2007
MedIndia,A study shows that fluctuations in Vitamin D3 levels control the body’s innate immune response, affecting a skin wound’s ability to heal.

Vitamin D helps the skin heal, boosts immune function and protects ...  -  Feb 14, 2007
TransWorldNews (press release),Study researcher Richard L. Gallo, MD, Ph.D., said that wounds cause the immune system within skin cells to call up an increased production of vitamin D3.

High-Dose Vitamin D Protective Against Colorectal Cancer  -  Feb 12, 2007
Natural Products Industry Insider,They concluded the evidence to date suggests daily intake of 1000 to 2000 IU of vitamin D3 could reduce the incidence of colorectal cancer with minimal

Vitamin D needed to heal skin wound  -  Feb 9, 2007
United Press International9 (UPI) -- Fluctuations in vitamin D3 levels control the body's innate immune response, affecting a skin wound's ability to heal, say US researchers.

Vitamin D shows promise for reducing cancers  -  Feb 18, 2007
Indianapolis Star,..."The serum level associated with a 50-percent reduction in risk could be maintained by taking 2000 international units of vitamin D3 daily plus,

AlgaeCal Calcium Supplement Study is Turning Heads by Reversing ...  -  Feb 22, 2007
Emediawire (press release),...improved nutrition with a plant based calcium supplement enhanced with high levels of vitamin D3, vitamin K2, plus a new bone building mineral,

A little sunlight could prevent skin cancer  -  Feb 6, 2007
Asbury Park Press,The researchers started from the notion that an inactive precursor of vitamin D, called vitamin D3, "is generated in the skin in response to sun exposure.

Drug warnings may foster teen suicides  -  Feb 9, 2007
Globe and Mail,..."Our study shows that skin wounds need vitamin D3 to protect against infection and begin the normal repair process," said Richard Gallo, research leader at

Vitamin D Backed For Cancer Prevention In Two New Studies  -  Feb 7, 2007
Science Daily (press release)Vitamin D3 is available through diet, supplements and exposure of the skin to sunlight, or ultraviolet B (UVB). In the paper, the researchers underscored

Cancer Meta-Analyses Shine on Vitamin D  -  Feb 8, 2007
MedPage Today,One of the meta-analyses of published literature shows that a daily dose of 2000 IUs of vitamin D3 would reduce the relative risk of both forms of cancer by

Study: Vitamin D protects against cancer  -  Feb 7, 2007
The Advocate,Garland went on to say that risk of breast cancer could be halved by taking 2000 international units of vitamin D3 daily and spending 10 to 15 minutes a day

Vitamin D protects the skin?  -  Jan 29, 2007
Scientist,The researchers found that dendritic cells can convert vitamin D3 -- generated under the skin by sunlight -- into its active hormonal form,

Vitamin D halves cancer risk  -  Feb 7, 2007
Health24.com,..."We project a two-thirds reduction in incidence with serum levels of 46 ng/ml, which corresponds to a daily intake of 2 000 IU of vitamin D3.

Raising vitamin D intake could lower breast, colorectal cancer risk  -  Feb 6, 2007
NutraIngredients-usa.com,..."We project a two-thirds reduction in incidence with serum levels of 46 ng/ml, which corresponds to a daily intake of 2000 IU of vitamin D3.

Vitamin D Protects from At Least Two Types of Cancer  -  Feb 6, 2007
Toronto Daily News,..."The serum level associated with a 50 percent reduction in risk could be maintained by taking 2000 international units of vitamin D3 daily plus,

Vitamin D studies show promise for reducing cancers  -  Feb 13, 2007
Asbury Park Press,..."The serum level associated with a 50 percent reduction in risk could be maintained by taking 2000 international units of vitamin D3 daily, plus,

Nordic Naturals, Professional Exclusive, Introduces ProOmega-D ...  -  Feb 20, 2007
PR Newswire (press release),Each serving also provides 400 IU of vitamin D3, which is 100% of the recommended daily value of vitamin D for adults and children over four years of age.

Vitamin D may reduce cancers  -  Feb 12, 2007
Poughkeepsie Journal,...“The serum level associated with a 50 percent reduction in risk could be maintained by taking 2000 international units of vitamin D3 daily, plus,

Health profile: Brooke Sellers  -  Feb 20, 2007
The Grand Rapids Press,Daily doses: I take Vitamin D3 in the winter, B vitamins, Omega-3 oils and Probiotics. Healthy advice: You are unique and constantly changing,

How sunshine triggers skin repair  -  Jan 28, 2007
New Scientist (subscription),Immune cells in the skin, called dendritic cells, convert vitamin D3 (produced in exposed skin in response to sunlight) into its active form.

Vitamin D may prevent cancer  -  Feb 8, 2007
HealthandAge.comThey believe that taking 2000 IU of vitamin D3 and, when the weather permits, spending ten to 15 minutes a day in the sun would afford women significant

Vitamin D cuts cancer risk  -  Feb 6, 2007
Earthtimes.orgThe serum level associated with a 50 percent reduction in risk could be maintained by taking 2000 international units of vitamin D3 daily plus,

Agreement between Ipsen and MSD for the co-marketing in France of ...  -  Feb 2, 2007
Oxfordshire Bioscience Network (press release),AdrovanceTM is a fixed combination of alendronate sodium (biphosphonate) and cholecalciferol (vitamin D3 – 2800 UI) as a weekly treatment regimen.

Got Vitamin D?  -  Feb 2, 2007
American Digital Networks (press release),..."Milk is one of the best sources of this vitamin, because it contains vitamin D3, or cholecalciferol, the most effective form of vitamin D."

Got Vitamin D?  -  Feb 2, 2007
PR Newswire (press release),..."Milk is one of the best sources of this vitamin, because it contains vitamin D3, or cholecalciferol, the most effective form of vitamin D." While

Agreement between Ipsen and MSD for the co-marketing in France  -  Jan 30, 2007
Euronext (persbericht),AdrovanceTM is a fixed combination of alendronate sodium (biphosphonate) and cholecalciferol (vitamin D3 - 2800 UI) as a weekly treatment regimen.

Agreement between Ipsen and MSD for the Co-Marketing in France of ...  -  Jan 30, 2007
PharmaLive.com (press release),Adrovance(TM) is a fixed combination of alendronate sodium (biphosphonate) and cholecalciferol (vitamin D3 - 2800 UI) as a weekly treatment regimen.

Agreement between Ipsen and MSD for the Co-Marketing in France of ...  -  Jan 29, 2007
Netherlands Corporate News (persbericht),About Adrovance(TM) Adrovance(TM) is a fixed combination of alendronate sodium (biphosphonate) and cholecalciferol (vitamin D3 - 2800 UI) as a weekly

Agreement between Ipsen and MSD for the Co-Marketing in France  -  Jan 29, 2007
Business Wire (press release),Adrovance TM is a fixed combination of alendronate sodium (biphosphonate) and cholecalciferol (vitamin D3 – 2800 UI) as a weekly treatment regimen.

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