vitamin d deficiency

Fibromyalgia linked to vitamin D deficiency (hypovitaminosis D) in study

Fibromyalgia is linked to vitamin D deficiency (hypovitaminosis D), according to research. The researchers found low vitamin D serum levels in over 1,800 fibromyalgia patients. They  uncovered a “positive crude association” between widespread pain and vitamin D deficiency, which is caused by poor nutritional intake of vitamin D, lack of sunlight, and conditions that inhibit ...click here to read more

Vitamin D deficiency could limit immune recovery in adults with HIV

New findings suggest that a vitamin D deficiency could impair the immune recovery in HIV-positive adults. The findings come from the University of Georgia. Individuals with HIV often have declining health as their immune systems cannot fight off infection or effectively respond to pathogens. Study co-author Amara Ezeamama said, “Because of the immune-destroying effects of ...click here to read more