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Vitamin D Council

Nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting optimal health worldwide through research, education, and advocacy, with a primary focus on the role of vitamin D
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The Vitamin D Council was a proactive nonprofit organization committed to advocating the utilization of Vitamin D for achieving peak health and wellness. Founded in 2003 by Dr. John Cannell, a psychiatrist who observed that many of his patients were vitamin D deficient, the council has since grown to become a leading resource for information on vitamin D and its numerous health benefits. Dr. Cannell believed that vitamin D deficiency was a contributing factor to the mental health issues experienced by his patients.

From their Website: “Why,” you might ask. Simply put, humans do not get enough sun exposure in the 21st century. Because of this, many — if not most — humans are deficient in vitamin D. “What’s so wrong with that,” you might ask.

Researchers are beginning to discover that vitamin D deficiency is a risk factor for many diseases, including heart disease and cancer. Furthermore, researchers are discovering that vitamin D deficiency may make some diseases more severe.

Research on vitamin D is pouring out and it’s hard to keep up with the latest information. Recommendations on vitamin D and sun exposure are confusing, conflicting and inconsistent.

We’re here to help both the public and health professionals sort through everything. The Vitamin D Council serves as a center for evidence-based vitamin D research and is a reliable source for the general public.

The Vitamin D Council was formed in 2003 by John J Cannell, MD. He founded the Vitamin D Council to educate the public on the importance of sun exposure and vitamin D. In November 2019, they issued a plea: "We need to raise $35,000 in 30 days in order to continue fulfilling our mission." Unfortunately, it appears that they fell short of reaching their target. It seemed as though Cannell had finally relinquished his efforts to rescue the council. However, Mr. Cannell informed that he is alive and in Las Vegas. He has now ventured into the world of art as the owner of Gallery54. Rest assured, Dr. Cannell continues to make a positive impact and is very much alive.

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Vitamin D Articles

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Vitamin D and Hypersensitivity

Vitamin D and Hypersensitivity

Mar 11, 2024 5:39:07 PM 3 min read
Vitamin D and Tuberculosis

Vitamin D and Tuberculosis

Mar 11, 2024 6:16:55 AM 9 min read
Vitamin D and Sepsis

Vitamin D and Sepsis

Mar 11, 2024 6:07:23 AM 8 min read
Vitamin D and Rickets

Vitamin D and Rickets

Mar 11, 2024 5:57:50 AM 14 min read
Vitamin D and Respiratory Infections

Vitamin D and Respiratory Infections

Mar 11, 2024 5:40:07 AM 11 min read
Vitamin D and Prostate Cancer

Vitamin D and Prostate Cancer

Mar 8, 2024 6:57:17 PM 10 min read
Vitamin D and Preeclampsia

Vitamin D and Preeclampsia

Mar 8, 2024 6:42:31 PM 9 min read
Vitamin D and Pneumonia

Vitamin D and Pneumonia

Mar 8, 2024 5:56:09 PM 9 min read
Vitamin D and Periodontal Disease

Vitamin D and Periodontal Disease

Mar 8, 2024 5:40:06 PM 7 min read
Vitamin D and Parkinson's Disease

Vitamin D and Parkinson's Disease

Mar 6, 2024 10:29:40 PM 11 min read
Vitamin D and Pancreatic Cancer

Vitamin D and Pancreatic Cancer

Mar 6, 2024 10:13:11 PM 9 min read
Vitamin D and Ovarian Cancer

Vitamin D and Ovarian Cancer

Mar 6, 2024 2:19:34 AM 8 min read
Vitamin D and Multiple Sclerosis

Vitamin D and Multiple Sclerosis

Mar 6, 2024 1:04:34 AM 11 min read
Vitamin D and Lupus

Vitamin D and Lupus

Mar 5, 2024 11:59:47 PM 11 min read
Vitamin D and Leukemia

Vitamin D and Leukemia

Mar 5, 2024 11:26:17 PM 5 min read
Vitamin D and AIDS (HIV)

Vitamin D and AIDS (HIV)

Mar 5, 2024 10:31:33 PM 12 min read
Vitamin D and Fibromyalgia

Vitamin D and Fibromyalgia

Mar 5, 2024 10:03:09 PM 4 min read
Vitamin D and Esophageal Cancer

Vitamin D and Esophageal Cancer

Mar 5, 2024 9:22:19 PM 8 min read
Vitamin D and Endometrial Cancer

Vitamin D and Endometrial Cancer

Mar 5, 2024 4:02:39 AM 8 min read
Vitamin D and Type II Diabetes

Vitamin D and Type II Diabetes

Mar 5, 2024 3:36:01 AM 12 min read
Vitamin D and Type I Diabetes

Vitamin D and Type I Diabetes

Mar 4, 2024 6:02:48 AM 9 min read
Vitamin D and Dental Caries

Vitamin D and Dental Caries

Mar 3, 2024 6:48:35 PM 8 min read
Vitamin D and Coronary Heart Disease (CHD)

Vitamin D and Coronary Heart Disease (CHD)

Mar 2, 2024 10:34:50 PM 17 min read
Vitamin D and Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)

Vitamin D and Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)

Mar 2, 2024 8:08:08 PM 7 min read
Vitamin D and Cognitive Impairment

Vitamin D and Cognitive Impairment

Mar 2, 2024 7:32:54 PM 7 min read
Vitamin D and COPD

Vitamin D and COPD

Mar 1, 2024 7:38:29 PM 9 min read
Vitamin D and Cervical Cancer

Vitamin D and Cervical Cancer

Mar 1, 2024 7:17:32 PM 5 min read
Vitamin D and Influenza

Vitamin D and Influenza

Mar 1, 2024 5:58:04 PM 13 min read
Vitamin D and Anemia

Vitamin D and Anemia

Mar 1, 2024 5:07:39 PM 4 min read
Vitamin D and Alzheimer's Disease

Vitamin D and Alzheimer's Disease

Feb 29, 2024 3:53:37 AM 10 min read
Vitamin D and Renal Cancer

Vitamin D and Renal Cancer

Feb 29, 2024 3:44:40 AM 8 min read
Vitamin D and Hypertension

Vitamin D and Hypertension

Feb 27, 2024 12:00:00 AM 9 min read
Vitamin D and Breast Cancer

Vitamin D and Breast Cancer

Feb 27, 2024 12:00:00 AM 15 min read
Vitamin D and Osteoporosis

Vitamin D and Osteoporosis

Feb 27, 2024 12:00:00 AM 13 min read
Vitamin D and Multiple Myeloma

Vitamin D and Multiple Myeloma

Feb 27, 2024 12:00:00 AM 5 min read
Vitamin D and Autism

Vitamin D and Autism

Feb 27, 2024 12:00:00 AM 12 min read
Vitamin D and Gastric Cancer

Vitamin D and Gastric Cancer

Feb 27, 2024 12:00:00 AM 8 min read
Vitamin D and Colorectal Cancer

Vitamin D and Colorectal Cancer

Feb 27, 2024 12:00:00 AM 12 min read
Vitamin D and Asthma

Vitamin D and Asthma

Feb 27, 2024 12:00:00 AM 11 min read
Vitamin D and IBD

Vitamin D and IBD

Feb 27, 2024 12:00:00 AM 10 min read
Vitamin D and Lung Cancer

Vitamin D and Lung Cancer

Feb 27, 2024 12:00:00 AM 9 min read
Vitamin D and Eczema

Vitamin D and Eczema

Feb 27, 2024 12:00:00 AM 10 min read
Vitamin D and Melanoma

Vitamin D and Melanoma

Feb 27, 2024 12:00:00 AM 15 min read
Vitamin D Deficiency

Vitamin D Deficiency

Nov 6, 2023 2:15:00 PM 3 min read
Vitamin D Sources

Vitamin D Sources

Nov 6, 2023 1:45:00 PM 16 min read
Vitamin D Test

Vitamin D Test

Nov 6, 2023 1:30:00 PM 11 min read
Vitamin D and Depression

Vitamin D and Depression

Nov 6, 2023 1:15:00 PM 10 min read
Vitamin D and Anaphylaxis

Vitamin D and Anaphylaxis

Nov 6, 2023 1:00:00 PM 3 min read
Vitamin D and Toxicity

Vitamin D and Toxicity

Nov 6, 2023 12:45:00 PM 4 min read
Vitamin D for Professionals

Vitamin D for Professionals

Nov 6, 2023 12:30:00 PM 7 min read
Vitamin D and Acne

Vitamin D and Acne

Nov 4, 2023 10:05:00 PM 7 min read

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