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Vitamin D

Clinical Trial Confirms Vitamin D and Fish Oil Help Cut Risk of Autoimmune Disease

Autoimmune diseases continue to rise, but groundbreaking evidence from the VITAL study offers hope for prevention. Published in The BMJ, this large-scale trial of over 25,000 older adults found that vitamin D3 supplementation (2,000 IU/day) reduced autoimmune disease risk by 22%, with effects strengthening to 39% after two years of use. Marine omega-3s (1g/day) showed additional protective benefits, especially in patients with family history. For integrative practitioners, these findings validate long-standing protocols using familiar, safe doses of vitamin D and fish oil as foundational autoimmune prevention strategies in patients over 50.

Why Vitamin D Matters in MS

Large observational cohorts, Mendelian-randomization genetics, and post-hoc analyses of phase‑3 trials link low 25(OH)D to higher MS risk and MRI activity. This practical, nontechnical summary for naturopathic and holistic clinicians reviews evidence, sensible target ranges, safe dosing approaches, monitoring, and how to integrate vitamin D into prevention and supportive care.

“Sunshine Vitamin House Resolution” Calls for FDA and CDC to Support Vitamin D for COVID-19

Vitamin D for COVID-19

In a striking move to recognize the significance and health benefits of vitamin D for COVID-19, U.S. Representative Glenn Grothman (R-WI) introduced House Resolution (H. Res. 116). The resolution recognizes the role vitamin D may play in the fight against COVID-19. The resolution calls out inaction by FDA and otherRead

Compelling Research on Vitamin D Supplementation for Blood Pressure Reduction

New genetic research provides compelling evidence that low levels of vitamin D have a causal role in the development of high blood pressure (hypertension). The findings, published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology (June 26, 2014), suggest that vitamin D supplementation could be effective in combating some cases of hypertension. “In view of the costs and side effects associated with antihypertensive drugs, the potential to prevent or reduce blood pressure and therefore the risk of hypertension with vitamin D is very attractive”, said study leader Professor Elina Hyppönen from the University of South Australia.