Vitamin D Deficiency

Inconsistent labelling regulations hinder vitamin D food fortification innovation, says BNF

21-Jul-2020 By Oliver Morrison

Differing rules between the UK and Europe present a barrier for food manufacturers looking to fortify products with vitamin D, according to the British Nutrition Foundation, as a new report urges more intake of the ‘sunshine nutrient’ among consumers.

Low levels of vitamin D in UK 'extremely concerning', warns the British Nutrition Foundation

21-Nov-2019 By Oliver Morrison

The BNF's annual lecture calls for greater focus on vitamin D deficiency in younger healthy populations.

Heart failure 12 times more likely in people with vitamin D deficiency

23-Aug-2017 By Tim Cutcliffe

More trials are needed to test vitamin D supplementation for the prevention of heart disease, say researchers behind a new study showing heart failure among the elderly is strongly associated with vitamin D deficiency.

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