ARTICLES TO READ
The Effect of Vitamin D Supplementation on cognition in a robustly aging populations: Double-Blind, randomized pilot study
By: Rose Sakamoto, Barbara Cherry, & Stephanie Vaughn
Summary:
Healthy older individuals who had intact cognition, supplemented with a high dose of vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) and followed for six months showed improvement on the global mental status and trended towards improvement in executive function. Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) 5000 IU daily increases serum vitamin D levels that reduced vitamin D deficiency, and may improve global cognition but not executive function or memory. |
Sunlight in vitamin d deficiency: Clinical Implications
By: Rose Sakamoto
Abstract:
Recent evidence shows that hypovitaminosis D can lead to increased morbidity and mortality. This article highlights the role of sunlight in vitamin D deficiency and its consequences for age-related diseases among older adults. The unique content of this article is the review of factors influencing vitamin D levels, primarily the lack of sun exposure whereby health providers’ strategies can impact the reduction of vitamin D deficiency and its complications. Recommendations for vitamin D3 supplementation are discussed. Clinical trials are needed to investigate specific measures to increase exposure to sunlight, mobilizing providers to take action to eliminate vitamin D deficiency worldwide. |
After vital study: is vitamin d supplementation nescessary?
By: Rose Sakamoto
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