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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 Levels

Vitamin D Levels

Nearly every cell in the body contains a vitamin D receptor. Research shows vitamin D plays an important role in skeletal, immune, developmental and c…

Apr 16, 2024 12:00:00 AM
Vitamin D and Physiology

Vitamin D and Physiology

When vitamin D comes into your body, it goes through all sorts of processes and is turned into different forms to be effective. In this article, we’ll…

Apr 16, 2024 12:00:00 AM
Vitamin D and Minerals

Vitamin D and Minerals

The way that vitamins and minerals work in your body is interconnected. How well vitamin D works depends on the amount of other vitamins and minerals …

Apr 16, 2024 12:00:00 AM
Vitamin D and Alzheimer's Disease

Vitamin D and Alzheimer's Disease

What is Alzheimer’s disease? Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a condition that causes memory problems and other cognitive functions that cause unpredictabl…

Apr 1, 2024 12:00:00 AM
Vitamin D Sources

Vitamin D Sources

The two main ways to get vitamin D are by exposing your bare skin to sunlight and by taking vitamin D supplements. You can’t get the right amount of v…

Apr 1, 2024 12:00:00 AM
Vitamin D Test

Vitamin D Test

Having blood tests to measure the amount of vitamin D in your blood is the only way to know if you’re getting enough vitamin D or not. The blood test …

Apr 1, 2024 12:00:00 AM
Vitamin D and Depression

Vitamin D and Depression

We all feel fed up, miserable and sad at certain times in our lives. Most of the time, these feelings last for a few days, or maybe a week, but don’t …

Apr 1, 2024 12:00:00 AM
Vitamin D Deficiency

Vitamin D Deficiency

For a number of reasons, many people aren’t getting enough vitamin D to stay healthy. This is called vitamin D deficiency.

Apr 1, 2024 12:00:00 AM
Vitamin D and Respiratory Infections

Vitamin D and Respiratory Infections

Respiratory Infections Respiratory infections are any infection in the throat, sinuses, airways, or lungs. The respiratory tract is the part of the bo…

Mar 11, 2024 12:00:00 AM
Vitamin D and Tuberculosis

Vitamin D and Tuberculosis

Tuberculosis is a respiratory illness that usually affects the lungs, but can also infect the kidney, spine, or brain. Tuberculosis can be either dorm…

Mar 11, 2024 12:00:00 AM
Vitamin D and Rickets

Vitamin D and Rickets

Rickets Rickets is a condition that affects the development of bones in children. It causes soft weak bones, which can become bowed or curved. It’s a …

Mar 11, 2024 12:00:00 AM
Vitamin D and Sepsis

Vitamin D and Sepsis

Sepsis and septicemia Sepsis is a severe illness. It is caused by a bacterial infection that begins anywhere in the body and moves to the blood. The b…

Mar 11, 2024 12:00:00 AM
Vitamin D and Hypersensitivity

Vitamin D and Hypersensitivity

Hypersensitivity For most people, supplementing with vitamin D is a safe and healthy practice. Getting too much vitamin D is rare and hard to achieve,…

Mar 11, 2024 12:00:00 AM
Vitamin D and Pneumonia

Vitamin D and Pneumonia

Pneumonia Pneumonia is a lower respiratory infection that affects the lungs. Pneumonia can usually be treated at home in a few weeks. However, pneumon…

Mar 8, 2024 12:00:00 AM
Vitamin D and Preeclampsia

Vitamin D and Preeclampsia

Preeclampsia Preeclampsia is a condition which occurs only during pregnancy and a short post-pregnancy period. It causes increased blood pressure and …

Mar 8, 2024 12:00:00 AM
Vitamin D and Periodontal Disease

Vitamin D and Periodontal Disease

Periodontal disease Periodontal disease (PD) is a chronic gum condition. Bacteria cause the gums to swell, redden, and bleed. Connective tissue holdin…

Mar 8, 2024 12:00:00 AM
Vitamin D and Prostate Cancer

Vitamin D and Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer The prostate is a small gland found in men. It is about the size of a walnut and is part of the reproductive system. Prostate cancer o…

Mar 8, 2024 12:00:00 AM
Vitamin D and Ovarian Cancer

Vitamin D and Ovarian Cancer

Ovarian cancer Ovarian cancer is cancer that starts in the ovaries. As it has few symptoms at first, it is often diagnosed at more advanced stages. Ea…

Mar 6, 2024 12:00:00 AM
Vitamin D and Parkinson's Disease

Vitamin D and Parkinson's Disease

Parkinson’s disease Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a chronic progressive neurological disease. It is linked to decreased production of dopamine, a nerve …

Mar 6, 2024 12:00:00 AM
Vitamin D and Pancreatic Cancer

Vitamin D and Pancreatic Cancer

Pancreatic cancer Pancreatic cancer is cancer of the pancreas, the organ that produces insulin. Approximately 44,000 people in the United States are d…

Mar 6, 2024 12:00:00 AM
Vitamin D and Type II Diabetes

Vitamin D and Type II Diabetes

Type II Diabetes Type II diabetes is a condition in which the body has a hard time managing sugar the right way. Usually you develop type II diabetes …

Mar 5, 2024 12:00:00 AM
Vitamin D and Lupus

Vitamin D and Lupus

What is lupus? Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), or lupus, is a chronic disease that affects many systems in the body, such as the skin, heart and m…

Mar 5, 2024 12:00:00 AM
Vitamin D and AIDS (HIV)

Vitamin D and AIDS (HIV)

HIV and AIDS Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). The immune system begins to fail. This leads to life…

Mar 5, 2024 12:00:00 AM
Vitamin D and Esophageal Cancer

Vitamin D and Esophageal Cancer

Esophageal cancer Esophageal cancer is a moderately important cause of disease and death. In the United States each year, it affects about 17 thousand…

Mar 5, 2024 12:00:00 AM
Vitamin D and Fibromyalgia

Vitamin D and Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia is a chronic syndrome of body-wide pain. Tender points are the joints, muscles, tendons, and other soft tissues. People with…

Mar 5, 2024 12:00:00 AM
Vitamin D and Endometrial Cancer

Vitamin D and Endometrial Cancer

Endometrial cancer Endometrial cancer is cancer that starts in the endometrium, the lining of the uterus (womb). Each year, endometrial cancer affects…

Mar 5, 2024 12:00:00 AM
Vitamin D and Leukemia

Vitamin D and Leukemia

Leukemia Leukemia is a cancer of the blood or bone marrow. The disease causes an abnormal increase of white blood cells. There are many types of leuke…

Mar 5, 2024 12:00:00 AM
Vitamin D and Multiple Sclerosis

Vitamin D and Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis Multiple sclerosis is a condition where the body’s immune system attacks the nerves in the brain and spinal cord. Because these ner…

Mar 5, 2024 12:00:00 AM
Vitamin D and Type I Diabetes

Vitamin D and Type I Diabetes

Type I Diabetes Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease. It is a condition where your own immune system attacks certain cells called beta-cells. Beta…

Mar 4, 2024 12:00:00 AM
Vitamin D and Dental Caries

Vitamin D and Dental Caries

Dental Caries Dental caries, also known as tooth decay, is a tooth infection caused by bacteria that leads to a loss of the hard tissues of your teeth…

Mar 3, 2024 12:00:00 AM
Vitamin D and Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)

Vitamin D and Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)

Congestive heart failure Heart failure is also called congestive heart failure (CHF). CHF occurs when the heart can no longer pump enough blood to the…

Mar 2, 2024 12:00:00 AM
Vitamin D and Cognitive Impairment

Vitamin D and Cognitive Impairment

Cognitive impairment Cognitive dysfunction is defined as unusually poor mental function. This causes confusion, forgetfulness and difficulty concentra…

Mar 2, 2024 12:00:00 AM
Vitamin D and Coronary Heart Disease (CHD)

Vitamin D and Coronary Heart Disease (CHD)

Coronary heart disease Coronary heart disease (CHD) is one of several cardiovascular diseases. The others include stroke, congestive heart failure, an…

Mar 2, 2024 12:00:00 AM
Vitamin D and Influenza
Vitamin D and Influenza

Vitamin D and Influenza

Should I take vitamin D to reduce the risk of colds and flu (URI)? Yes, you should because so many studies show that vitamin D helps reduce the risk o…

Mar 1, 2024 12:00:00 AM
Vitamin D and COPD

Vitamin D and COPD

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is one of the most common lung diseases. There are two main forms o…

Mar 1, 2024 12:00:00 AM
Vitamin D and Anemia

Vitamin D and Anemia

Anemia Anemia occurs when the body has a low number of red blood cells (RBCs). These cells carry oxygen throughout the body. Fewer RBCs limit the body…

Mar 1, 2024 12:00:00 AM
Vitamin D and Cervical Cancer

Vitamin D and Cervical Cancer

Cervical cancer Cervical cancer starts on the surface of the cervix. This is the lower part of the uterus (womb), which opens at the top of the vagina…

Mar 1, 2024 12:00:00 AM
Vitamin D and Renal Cancer

Vitamin D and Renal Cancer

Renal Cancer Each year, kidney (renal) cancer affects approximately 61,000 Americans and kills about 13,000. Risk factors Risk factors for kidney canc…

Feb 29, 2024 12:00:00 AM
Vitamin D and Melanoma

Vitamin D and Melanoma

Melanoma Melanoma is a type of cancer originating in the melanocytes. Melanocytes are cells that produce melanin, which gives skin its pigment (color)…

Feb 26, 2024 12:00:00 AM
Vitamin D and Multiple Myeloma

Vitamin D and Multiple Myeloma

Multiple myeloma Multiple myeloma (MM) is a cancer of the plasma cells. They are white blood cells that normally produce antibodies. Multiple myeloma …

Feb 26, 2024 12:00:00 AM
Vitamin D and Parathyroid Glands

Vitamin D and Parathyroid Glands

Parathyroid glands When most people think of calcium, they think it’s most important for bone health. But actually, calcium is most important for your…

Feb 26, 2024 12:00:00 AM
Vitamin D and Pregnancy

Vitamin D and Pregnancy

Vitamin D during pregnancy and breastfeeding Getting the right nutrients and eating well when you’re pregnant or breastfeeding is important for your b…

Feb 26, 2024 12:00:00 AM
Vitamin D and IBD

Vitamin D and IBD

Inflammatory bowel disease Inflammatory bowel disease is a chronic disease that causes inflammation in all or part of the digestive tract. The two mai…

Feb 26, 2024 12:00:00 AM
Vitamin D and Colorectal Cancer

Vitamin D and Colorectal Cancer

Colorectal Cancer Colorectal cancer is a malignant tumor, which is caused by a group of cancerous cells growing in either the colon or rectum. Colon c…

Feb 26, 2024 12:00:00 AM
Vitamin D and Vitamin K

Vitamin D and Vitamin K

What is vitamin K? Vitamin K describes a family of compounds with a common chemical structure. These compounds include vitamin K1 (phylloquinone) and …

Feb 26, 2024 12:00:00 AM
Vitamin D and Hypertension

Vitamin D and Hypertension

Hypertension Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a medical condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is elevated. High blo…

Feb 26, 2024 12:00:00 AM
Vitamin D and Lung Cancer

Vitamin D and Lung Cancer

Lung cancer Lung cancer is a cancer starting in the lungs. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States. Annually, it affects…

Feb 26, 2024 12:00:00 AM
Vitamin D and Breast Cancer
Vitamin D and Breast Cancer

Vitamin D and Breast Cancer

I have breast cancer. Should I take vitamin D? The answer is a resounding YES, not only because there are positive clinical trials showing that vitami…

Feb 26, 2024 12:00:00 AM
Vitamin D and Gastric Cancer

Vitamin D and Gastric Cancer

Gastric cancer Stomach (gastric) cancer is a moderately important cause of disease and death. In the United States each year, it affects about 21 thou…

Feb 26, 2024 12:00:00 AM
Vitamin D and Pharmacology

Vitamin D and Pharmacology

Pharmacology is the branch of medicine that is focused on the use and study of drugs and their actions. This page discusses vitamin D in pharmacology,…

Feb 26, 2024 12:00:00 AM
Vitamin D and Osteoporosis

Vitamin D and Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis Osteoporosis is a condition where you lose too much bone or don’t make enough bone to replace the bone that you normally lose. If you los…

Feb 26, 2024 12:00:00 AM
Vitamin D and Autism

Vitamin D and Autism

As the reader will see below, there is compelling evidence that low vitamin D status during pregnancy is a major cause of autism, and that high dose v…

Feb 26, 2024 12:00:00 AM
Vitamin D and Eczema

Vitamin D and Eczema

Eczema Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is a chronic skin disorder that causes inflammation and red, dry, rough, and itchy skin. Eczema is mos…

Feb 26, 2024 12:00:00 AM
Vitamin D and Asthma

Vitamin D and Asthma

What is asthma? Asthma is a lifelong lung disease that makes it difficult to breathe. There are tubes or airways, which carry air to and from the lung…

Feb 26, 2024 12:00:00 AM
Vitamin D for Professionals

Vitamin D for Professionals

The marker for vitamin D status is 25-hydroxyvitamin-D [25(OH)D], a metabolite of vitamin D3. A 25(OH)D level determines whether a person is deficient…

Nov 6, 2023 12:00:00 AM
Vitamin D and Anaphylaxis

Vitamin D and Anaphylaxis

Anaphylaxis Anaphylaxis is a very severe hypersensitivity to an allergen. Allergens are any substances that cause allergies. This condition affects ma…

Nov 6, 2023 12:00:00 AM
Vitamin D and Toxicity

Vitamin D and Toxicity

Although most people take vitamin D supplements without any problems, it’s possible to take too much. This is called vitamin D toxicity.

Nov 6, 2023 12:00:00 AM
Vitamin D and Acne

Vitamin D and Acne

Acne Acne is a disorder of the glands which lubricate the skin, called sebaceous glands. When these glands become blocked, bacteria overgrow and cause…

Nov 4, 2023 12:00:00 AM

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