(Natural News) Those who are deficient in vitamin D may be more prone to developing severe COVID-19 symptoms, according to a new research paper. The statistical analysis, conducted by a team of researchers from Northwestern University and published in preprint format on the MedXRiv site, covered Wuhan coronavirus cases in multiple countries, including China, Iran, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom […]

(Natural News) The Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to infect millions around the world. Since the first wave of the pandemic, experts have been hard-pressed to develop potential cures for the rapidly spreading disease. That said, the online statistics portal Statista reported that as of May 19, 2020, over 1.9 million people of the 4.9 million confirmed […]

(Natural News) Sunlight, like red wine, can be good or bad for your health, depending on how much you get. While drinking moderate amounts of red wine can reduce your risk of heart failure and improve your blood pressure, consuming excessive amounts can lead to alcohol dependence, liver damage and weight gain. In a similar way, moderate sun […]

(Natural News) Magnesium is an essential mineral that promotes overall well-being. Meeting your daily requirement of magnesium — by eating magnesium-rich foods or taking supplements — also helps keep your bones healthy and prevents the onset of osteoporosis. Research conducted in the U.S. and Europe has found that magnesium helps prevent osteoporosis in both men and […]

(Natural News) Osteoporosis is a common health problem for older adults. The International Osteoporosis Foundation reports that osteoporosis is estimated to affect 200 million women worldwide. In the U.S. alone, osteoporosis affects 44 million adults aged 50 years and older. Common myths about osteoporosis Osteoporosis is a degenerative disease that causes bones to become brittle […]

(Natural News) People suffering from vitamin D deficiency have a higher risk of contracting a fatal coronavirus infection, a new study has revealed. A research team from Northwestern University conducted a statistical analysis of data gathered from hospitals and clinics across different countries such as China, France, Germany, Italy, Iran, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, the […]

(Natural News) For three months, we’ve been urging our readers to pursue sensible nutritional strategies to boost immune function and protect against infections. Now a study carried out by Northwestern University has found that higher vitamin D levels result in lower mortality rates from covid-19 infections. Vitamin D deficiency, according to the study, was significantly […]

(Natural News) Vitamin D is a nutrient needed by the body for the absorption of calcium, magnesium and phosphorus. It belongs to a family of cholesterol-derived compounds and has two major forms: vitamin D2, also known as ergocalciferol, and vitamin D3, also called cholecalciferol. Vitamin D is also known by many as the “sunshine vitamin” because it is produced […]

(Natural News) Vitamin D may play an important role in reducing the severity of COVID-19 infections, according to a new study conducted by researchers from Trinity College Dublin. The study, conducted by the Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA) and published in the Journal of Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics, explored major discrepancies in COVID-19 mortality […]

(Natural News) Any time something natural gets attention for its health benefits, there are always naysayers trying to discredit the evidence – usually when financial interests are involved – and that appears to be the case with a new anti-vitamin D study that was published in JAMA Cardiology. After all, it’s a vitamin that has […]