Vitamin D

CHICAGO — Vitamin D levels may be associated with mental health — particularly, depressive symptoms, according to research presented at the annual NUTRITION meeting.

A daily vitamin D intake of 600 IU, as recommended by the National Academy of Medicine, is sufficient for most adults, and only a few groups may see benefits from higher levels, according to a presentation at ENDO 2024.

Adults with chronic lymphocytic leukemia under active surveillance had a significantly longer treatment-free survival period if they took vitamin D supplements, results from a retrospective study published in Blood Advances showed.

BOSTON — Most adults should follow the National Academy of Medicine recommendations for daily vitamin D intake, though some populations could benefit from higher intake levels, according to a new clinical practice guideline.

BOSTON — Vitamin D test results have become more reliable during the past decade after quality improvement measures, but inaccuracies persist for some assays that can affect diagnosis and treatment decisions, researchers reported.

NEW ORLEANS —Few providers conduct a complete assessment of secondary causes of osteoporosis before initiating medication, according to findings presented at the AACE annual meeting.

NEW ORLEANS —Few providers conduct a complete assessment of secondary causes of osteoporosis before initiating medication, according to findings presented at the AACE annual meeting.