Tag: Vitamin D

New Study: Vitamin D Fights High Blood Pressure

Posted on by Jesse Santiano, M.D.

This article discusses a study showing that vitamin D and calcium supplementation can lower blood pressure in overweight older adults. Key Research Findings A groundbreaking one-year clinical trial revealed that vitamin D supplementation and calcium can significantly reduce blood pressure in overweight elderly individuals. The study, published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society, challenges…

Big study confirms Vitamin D deficiency leads to worse COVID-19

Posted on by Jesse Santiano, M.D.

A new study from Spain supports the need for adequate Vitamin D levels to prevent severe COVID-19. Vitamin D is usually associated with preventing osteoporosis and increasing bone strength. However, newer studies show vitamin D’s critical role in fighting infections and improving heart muscle contractility and anti-thrombotic effects. More about the role of vitamin D…