Designs for Health

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Changes to bone integrity may occur throughout adulthood as a result of some modifiable and nonmodifiable risk factors; these include aging, certain concurrent illnesses, and genetics. Vitamin D status is one of the key lifestyle factors that may help maintain bone health and integrity.

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Designs for Health

MARCH 26, 2024

While vitamin D is perhaps best known for its role in bone health and calcium metabolism, it exerts critical immunomodulatory actions throughout the body. Vitamin D receptors (VDRs) are present in various immune cells and play a pivotal role in regulating immune responses.

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Designs for Health

MARCH 29, 2023

Current research suggests that the combined supplementation of both vitamins D and K may exhibit certain synergistic characteristics than either vitamin alone for bone health and cardiovascular function. Vitamin D helps support healthy bone mineralization , calcium homeostasis regulation, and immune health.

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Designs for Health

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The challenges of maintaining bone integrity can increase as we age. Bone health can be affected by hormonal changes, nutritional status , and lifestyle factors such as physical activity. Unbalanced inflammatory states have also been shown to negatively influence bone metabolism.

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