• Published On: April 27, 2010

    Reference: Vitamin D: modulator of the immune system

    Auhtors: Baeke F, Takiishi T, Korf H, Gysemans C, Mathieu C PMID: 20427238 DOI: 10.1016/j.coph.2010.04.001 Abstract 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D(3) (1,25(OH)(2)D(3)), the active form of vitamin D, is known to regulate calcium and phosphorus metabolism, thus being a key-player in bone-formation. However 1,25(OH)(2)D(3) also has a physiological role beyond its well-known role in skeletal homeostasis. Here, we [...]

  • Published On: June 1, 2008

    Reference: 25-hydroxylation of vitamin D3: relation to circulating vitamin D3 under various input conditions.

    Authors: Heaney RP, Armas LA, Shary JR, Bell NH, Binkley N, Hollis BW PMID: 18541563 DOI: 10.1093/ajcn/87.6.1738 Abstract Background: Neither the efficiency of the 25-hydroxylation of vitamin D nor the steady state relation between vitamin D(3) and 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] has been studied in humans. Objective: We aimed to examine the relation between serum vitamin [...]

  • Published On: July 19, 2007

    Reference: Vitamin D deficiency

    Auhtors: Holick MF PMID: 17634462 DOI: 10.1056/NEJMra070553 Abstract Once foods in the United States were fortified with vitamin D, rickets appeared to have been conquered, and many considered major health problems from vitamin D deficiency resolved. But vitamin D deficiency is common. This review considers the role of vitamin D in skeletal and nonskeletal health [...]

  • Published On: May 1, 2004

    Reference: Why the optimal requirement for Vitamin D3 is probably much higher than what is officially recommended for adults

    Auhtors: Vieth R PMID: 15225842 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsbmb.2004.03.038 Abstract The physiologic range for circulating 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 [25(OH)D; the measure of Vitamin D nutrient status] concentration in humans and other primates extends to beyond 200 nmol/L (>80 ng/mL). This biologic "normal" value is greater than current population norms for 25(OH)D. Concentrations of 25(OH)D that correlate with desirable [...]

  • Published On: September 1, 1997

    Reference: Prevalence of vitamin D insufficiency in an adult normal population

    Auhtors: Chapuy MC, Preziosi P, Maamer M, Arnaud S, Galan P, Hercberg S, Meunier PJ PMID: 9425501 DOI: 10.1007/s001980050030 Abstract The vitamin D status of a general adult urban population was estimated between November and April in 1569 subjects selected from 20 French cities grouped in nine geographical regions (between latitude 43 degrees and 51 [...]

  • Published On: June 24, 2025

    Lesson: Whole Body Health Episode 39: Vitamin B Part 2 (B7 – B12)

    In the latest episode of Whole Body Health, Independent Medical Alliance Senior Fellow Dr. Yusuf (JP) Saleeby expands the discussion on B-complex vitamins, focusing on vitamins B7 through B12

  • Published On: June 4, 2025

    Lesson: Whole Body Health Episode 38: Vitamin B Part 1 (B1 – B6)

    In this episode of Whole Body Health, IMA Senior Fellow Dr. Yusuf (JP) Saleeby, discusses B-complex vitamins--B1 through B6—what they are, the health benefits, sources, and signs of deficiency.

  • Published On: February 5, 2025

    Lesson: Whole Body Health Episode 35: All About Vitamin A

    In this episode of Whole Body Health, Dr. JP Saleeby discusses the importance of vitamin A, its sources, different forms, health benefits, potential risks, and how to incorporate it effectively into your daily routine.

  • Published On: October 18, 2023

    Post: Can Vitamin C and Glutathione Help with Long Vax and Long COVID?

    Dr. Pierre Kory and Dr. Paul Marik explain how vitamin C and glutathione can be an option to help treat either long vax or long COVID, but its effects are different for everyone and they discuss the need for more research to be done to find specific treatment for this problem.

  • Published On: September 28, 2023

    Guide: The 7 Key Roles of Vitamin C in Sepsis

    Vitamin C is anti-inflammatory, anti-thrombotic and supports wound healing, the lymphatic system and the blood cells that help with immune defenses.