Although the optimal vitamin D dosage for infants remains unclear, at this time there is no compelling reason to change the current recommendation of 400 IU daily, according to a double-blind ...

Vitamin D might not be much help for strengthening bones among healthy adults without osteoporosis, Canadian researchers reported, even at doses far higher than recommended daily allowances. In a ...

More than 40 percent of the U.S. population is estimated to have a vitamin D deficiency, especially in regions with less year-round sun exposure. The vitamin, which is vital for the body’s absorption ...

Vitamin D isn’t just about bone health—its other benefits include supporting your immune system, mood, metabolism, and more. Despite its incredible importance, most people still don’t get enough.

A new analysis of nearly a dozen studies testing vitamin D in older individuals has concluded that it takes a daily dose of at least 800 international units (IU) to consistently prevent broken bones.

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Everyday Health independently vets all recommended products. If you purchase a featured product, we may be compensated. Learn why you can trust us. Adding vitamin D supplements to your diet can help ...

High-dose vitamin D supplementation does not improve lower-extremity function and increases the risk for falls among elderly adults, a new study finds. The results were published online January 4 in ...