Scientific Update: New Roles of Vitamin D

 Courtesy of Nature’s Sunshine Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin commonly associated with maintaining blood levels of calcium and the prevention of rickets. The “sunshine vitamin” is generally acquired by the body in two ways: sun exposure and dietary intake. Foods of animal origin are primary food sources, including liver, beef, veal, eggs, vitamin D-fortified [...]

Vitamin D and the Immune System

Courtesy of Nature’s Sunshine   With cold and flu season upon us, good nutrition is vital to maintaining a strong immune system. Studies now indicate that vitamin D, once only recognized for supporting bone health, may be a key nutritional component in enhancing immune function. Here we provide overviews of some of the recent studies [...]

How to Prevent the Flu — as Easy as 1, 2, 3…

By Dr. Mercola Colds are a leading cause of doctor visits and missed days from work and school, and this season is no exception. Americans suffer from approximately 1 billion colds per year, or about two to four colds per year for the average adult. But why do people start getting sick as the leaves [...]

Children Need Vitamin D

  by Nature’s Sunshine Products Vitamin D has long been known to support bone health. But new studies reveal that this vitamin plays many important roles beyond bone health. Recent scientific evidence suggests that vitamin D plays a vital role in maintaining innate immunity, protecting cardiovascular health, and protecting cells, among numerous other health benefits. [...]