Vitamin D is typically associated with the sun and various animal products. Depending on where you live, you may not be able to obtain sufficient sun exposure year round to account for your vitamin D requirements. And with a vegan…
Michael Savage (The Savage Nation-November 7, 2014 broadcast) comments that when he is not feeling well he boosts his immune system by taking vitamin C, vitamin A or retinol, and zinc; among other supplements. The Savage Nation Minutes 16:46 through…
Adequate vitamin D nutrition is associated with the prevention of rickets in children and therefore, little thought is given about the consequences of vitamin D deficiency in adults. However, it is now becoming clear that vitamin D plays an important…
Since 1950, the University Lecture has offered members of the BU community and the general public an opportunity to hear from distinguished faculty about the outstanding and often groundbreaking research and scholarship in which they are actively engaged. The 2013…
with Dr. Michael F. Holick, MD, Ph.D. Professor, Boston University This is an extended version of Dr. Holick’s previous webinar on “What does the sun do for me?” Topic: Vitamin D: Sun or Supplement By: Dr. Michael Holick Event date:…
Adequate vitamin D nutrition is associated with the prevention of rickets in children and therefore, little thought is given about the consequences of vitamin D deficiency in adults. However, it is now becoming clear that vitamin D plays an important…
