Vitamin D toxicity: Risks of high-dose supplements on kidney healthWhile celebrated for bone health and mood, excessive Vitamin D, particularly from supplements, can harm kidneys. This fat-soluble vitamin a...
15 Dec, 2025, 08.17 PM IST
Calcium loss does not begin with weak bones: Harvard-trained gut doctor reveals early red flags you should never ignoreGastroenterologist Dr Saurabh Sethi explains that the first warning of Vitamin D deficiency often appears as tingling in the fingertips cau...
16 Nov, 2025, 06.27 PM IST
Hair fall, fatigue and mood swings: Apollo doctor warns you could be deficient in a crucial vitaminA rising number of Indians are experiencing fatigue, hair loss, mood swings, and weakened immunity due to Vitamin D deficiency, warns Apoll...
14 Nov, 2025, 03.49 PM IST
Understanding the critical role of vitamin deficiencies: Symptoms, diagnosis, and successful treatment strategiesVitamin deficiencies, affecting millions globally, occur when the body lacks essential micronutrients. These shortages can stem from inadeq...
14 Nov, 2025, 07.30 AM IST
'You don’t eat Vitamin D, you make it': Apollo doctor explains how you might be sabotaging your body’s powerhouseApollo Hospitals’ bariatric surgeon Dr Anshuman Kaushal has shared a post on social media debunking myths around Vitamin D. He explained th...
09 Nov, 2025, 06.50 PM IST
Depression could be first sign of vitamin D deficiency. Check 5 other early symptoms before it's too lateVitamin D deficiency is a widespread yet often undiagnosed condition that can affect bones, muscles, immunity, and mental health. One of th...
06 Oct, 2025, 08.29 PM IST
‘The most wasteful health intervention’: Award-winning hepatologist warns against taking Vitamin D supplements randomlyDr. Cyriac Abby Philips, The Liver Doc, advises against indiscriminate vitamin D supplementation and routine level checks without medical n...
14 Sep, 2025, 10.24 AM IST
Stacking supplements for faster results? Experts warn the wrong combinations can backfireSupplement stacking is gaining popularity. People are mixing multiple vitamins. Experts warn about potential health risks. Mixing supplemen...
07 Aug, 2025, 11.38 PM IST
How taking Vitamin A, B12, D or Biotin without doctor’s advice may harm your liver, kidneys, cause birth defects, and more health issuesExperts caution against unsupervised intake of Vitamin D, B12, magnesium, and biotin supplements, highlighting potential harm despite their...
15 Jun, 2025, 09.40 PM IST
Vitamin D may delay aging and reduce risk of diabetes and heart disease, finds new clinical studyA recent study indicates that vitamin D supplements may slow aging by reducing telomere shortening, which is linked to age-related diseases...
23 May, 2025, 02.23 PM IST
Why you should be extra careful while taking Vitamin D; Doctors warn of severe complications like Kidney diseaseDoctors warn against large vitamin D injections. They can harm bones and cause kidney stones. Monthly supplements are safer. Sunlight is th...
28 Nov, 2024, 03.14 PM IST
Man's death due to Vitamin D overdose raises alarm. Are you taking too much?The death of David Mitchener in Surrey, UK, due to excessive vitamin D consumption has highlighted the need for changes in supplement packa...
02 Mar, 2024, 11.59 AM IST
Increasing vitamin D intake may lower risk of type 2 diabetesVitamin D has many functions in the body, including a role in insulin secretion and glucose metabolism.
13 Feb, 2023, 10.28 AM IST
Is your kid getting enough vitamin D? Doctors recommend an hour of 'sun time' for itDiet provides less than 10% of vitamin D; 90% is synthesised in the skin with sunlight exposure.
13 Jun, 2019, 08.14 AM IST
Suffering from Vitamin D deficiency? The sun is all you needVitamin D is the 'sunshine vitamin', so isn’t it paradoxical that its deficiency is so prevalent in our country with such abundant sunshine?
27 Dec, 2016, 12.34 PM IST
65-70% Indians are Vitamin D deficient. Here's why you should worryFor starters, Vitamin D is not a simple vitamin. It is a steroid hormone that impacts virtually every cell in the body.
20 Jul, 2016, 06.22 PM IST
Journal says role of vitamin D, calcium in curing osteoporosis a fallacyThe authors suggest that this could be due to the vested interests of industry, advocacy organisations, and academia.
22 Jul, 2015, 11.42 AM IST