Research has consistently shown that one of the most bio-available forms of vitamin D – the type synthesized in skin after exposure to sunlight, known as D3 – is not necessarily easy to get every day.
Led by professor Adam Murphy, the authors determined that African-American men who live in cloudy regions are 3.5 times more likely than their Caucasian counterparts to have a vitamin D deficiency.
If you worry that you’re not getting enough vitamin D, you may have tried drinking fortified milk or taking dietary supplements.
Individuals who take herbal supplements often do so in order to ensure that they get enough vitamin D in their diets, since there are few natural foods that contain the nutrient.
Plant extracts may be able to reduce inflammation or prevent oxidative damage. Recently, researchers announced that a specific plant derivative may be able to something else entirely – namely, treat herpes.
Now, a group of scientists at Indiana University School of Medicine are saying that tanning may cause a rare disease in those with medication-related skin conditions.
Research performed at the Karolinska Institutet in Sweden has determined that the amount of sunlight a person gets may be directly related to levels of drugs in the blood.
Besides being good for the heart, the liver and the metabolism, experts suggest that olive oil may also be good for the skin. An article in the Wall Street Journal suggests laving the face with the natural moisturizer for smoother, firmer skin.
Psychologists at St. Andrews and Bristol Universities have found that eating foods that contain high levels of carotenoids may increase an individual’s perceived attractiveness.
Once upon a time, you could get an abundance of vitamin D just by sitting or working out in the sun for a moderate amount of time each day. Adequate vitamin D intake is important because it can help strengthen bones… normalize blood pressure… boost heart function… enhance memory power… soothe aching joints… balance blood sugar levels… promote healthy skin… and lift your mood.
Children who suffer third-degree burn injuries may experience a severe depletion of vitamin E, according to findings published in the American Journal of Clinical Research.
Melanoma cell growth may be prevented by white blood cells that protect the lungs, according to findings published in the journal Cancer Research.
Increasing the use of sunless tanning lotions may lower the number of teenage girls suffering from skin cancer later in life, according to a study published in the journal Archives of Dermatology. Regular indoor and outdoor tanning without the proper skin protection can lead to overexposure of ultraviolet radiation (UVR), which increases a woman's risk of developing skin cancer.
Drinking cranberry juice may help protect the body against staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) infections, according to a study presented at this year’s American Chemical Society national meeting. This is because compounds found in the fruit juice prevent the development of the strain that allows the infection to grow and spread.
A newly discovered cell linked to melanoma tumor growth may help researchers better develop future treatments, according to findings published in Nature.
