Vitamin combo may help treat kala azar

It could help in building immunity among people in kala azar-endemic areas of the country

FSSAI introduces Project Dhoop, encourages children to absorb vitamin D through sunlight

Project Dhoop urges schools to shift their morning assembly to noon time, mainly between 11 am and 1 pm to ensure maximum absorption of Vitamin D …

Commercialisation of GM rice turns out to be a dud: report

Countries across the world continue to promote golden rice even though there is evidence to show vitamin A deficiency can be reduced without …

Many young people suffering from migraines have vitamin deficiencies

A new study shows that patients with chronic migraines were more likely to have coenzyme Q10 and riboflavin deficiencies than patients with …

Orange cucumber from North East is storehouse of Vitamin A: Study

At a stage when it is eaten as salad, the carotenoid content in orange-fleshed varieties was 2-4 times greater than the normal variety

Mushroom papads, jams, cakes to soon hit markets to push production

This is an effort to popularise it so people don’t consider it a non-vegetarian food or are unaware of its nutritional benefits, says the …

Scientists show how Vitamin D deficiency can cause heart failure

The new study has found that cardiac insulin leads to functional deterioration of heart in animals with low vitamin D levels

Vitamin deficiency widespread among healthy looking urban Indians

Hyderabad scientists find that 46 per cent of their sample size of healthy adults had vitamin B2 and B6 deficiencies

Vitamin D deficiency in newborns increases schizophrenia risk

Study affirms link, raises hope for early prevention of disorder by treating deficiency in pregnant women

Why taking vitamin D pills could help the fight against TB and HIV

Africa bears the greatest burden of global TB cases. In South Africa, it continues to be a massive public health concern

Hidden Hunger: Every second child globally deficient in micronutrients, finds report

56% preschool aged children, 69% non-pregnant women of reproductive age lack in iron, zinc & vit A

Vitamin D3 can protect against fatal COVID-19 infection: Study

Testing and supplementation of vitamin D3 remains insufficient, says report

Dietary changes can reduce greenhouse emissions by up to 25%

Dietary shift from rice to coarse cereals, pulses, and leafy vegetables can not only overcome nutritional deficiencies, but also reduce India&…

High dose of Vitamin C and B3 can kill colon cancer cells: study

High dose of vitamins can only be achieved through intravenous injections in colon cancer patients

Scientists develop bio-fortified maize to address ‘hidden hunger’

The new hybrids have 4.5 folds more vitamin A content and similar amounts of lysine and tryptophan as earlier varieties

Here is how nutrition may help overcome genetic risk of diabetes

B12 and folic acid supplements have a beneficial impact on genes associated with Type 2 diabetes, says research by the Council of Scientific and …

Food fortification best way to counter vitamin D deficiency: Experts

At a recent conference, experts said most of India suffers from vitamin D deficiency as nobody lets sun fall on their skin

Prescription for plant-based diet overlooks vitamin B12 deficiency

While an EAT-Lancet study had found that the world must shift to plant-based diets to meet the SDGs, this vitamin is only found in animal meat …

Why Bangladesh sees golden rice as a threat

Following announcement by agriculture minister on cultivating golden rice within 3 months, farmers and environment groups call take out country-…

Children in US consume excess amounts of micronutrients

Researchers blame marketing gimmick, say too much fortification of food harmful

Antioxidants can accelerate tumour growth, suggests study

The chemicals inactivate a protein that works as tumour suppressor and prevents cancer

Too much sun could make you a UV addict, raise cancer risk

Chronic exposure releases endorphins, causing desire to laze around in the sun, finds study

COVID-19: Can cotton wear allow better vitamin D synthesis

Vitamin D deficiency makes people more susceptible to COVID-19; countries with high levels of vitamin D deficiency reported higher mortality …

Day after mid-day meal deaths, vitamin A dose kills child in Bihar

Another incident of poisoning caused by mid-day meal reported from Bihar's Madhubani district

Vitamin D complex

When sunlight falls on the skin, it forms an essential nutrient, vitamin D. For people in India, which has an average of 300 clear sunny days in …