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Cannabis Open Source

These collaborative initiatives leverage the power of community-driven development to push the boundaries of the cannabis industry. This article provides an in-depth look at some of the most innovative open
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Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)

When it comes to the hemp plant, the term tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) often comes up. The psychoactive substance is the most popular representative among the cannabinoids. Formerly outlawed as an intoxicant,
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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 vitamin D supplementation
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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 lose too much bone,
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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, its different forms and
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Health

Digitization in healthcare E-health law The E-Health Act forms the basis for the conversion of the health care of the population to digital methods. The comparison with other countries reflects
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Vitamin D and Anaphylaxis

Anaphylaxis Anaphylaxis is a very severe hypersensitivity to an allergen. Allergens are any substances that cause allergies. This condition affects many systems of the body at the same time. Skin:
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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, sufficient, or toxic in vitamin D. At
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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. Am I getting too much vitamin D? Vitamin
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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 causes skin lesions. It is one of
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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 main types of inflammatory bowel disease are
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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 lungs to the
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Vitamin D and Cognitive Impairment

Cognitive impairment Cognitive dysfunction is defined as unusually poor mental function. This causes confusion, forgetfulness and difficulty concentrating. Risk factors Risk factors for cognitive impairment include: Old age Smoking Lack
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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 baby’s growth and development. Vitamin D helps you
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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 nervous and muscular system. Your body needs a
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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 of COPD: Chronic bronchitis is identified by a
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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). Each year in the United States, melanoma
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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 of
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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 most common in infants and young children,
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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’s oxygen level. Risk
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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 cancer include: Diet high in animal products Environmental chemicals
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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 thousand people and kills approximately 11
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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 vitamin D prolongs life, but
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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 approximately 220,000 and
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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 blood pressure causes your arteries to stretch
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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 multiple forms of vitamin K2 (menoquinones/MK), all
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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 affects about 20,000 in the United States
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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 condition that only develops
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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-cells help you produce a hormone
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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 protein in the urine. If left undiagnosed, preeclampsia can
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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, pneumonia can be more serious in someone
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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 holding the teeth into the jaw bone may become
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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 diagnosed with cancer of the pancreas each year.
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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. Each year, ovarian cancer
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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 transmitter. PD is marked by tremor of resting muscles,
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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 people and kills approximately 15 thousand.
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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 muscles. Lupus develops when
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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 leukemia. Each year, leukemia
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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 approximately 46,000 U.S. women and kills about 8000.
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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 fibromyalgia also have persistent fatigue, memory and mood
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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 nerves provide messages to so many different
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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 dormant or active. Dormant tuberculosis is when
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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-threatening infections. Approximately 33 million people in the world
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Hemp

The success story came to an abrupt end at the beginning of the 20th century. What is behind the history of hemp, how is the plant cultivated and what are
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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 cardiovascular health. Thus, maintaining optimal vitamin
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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 teach you a
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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 that are present in
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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
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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 vitamin
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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. Am I deficient in vitamin D? You may not
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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 unpredictable changes in behavior. Usually, it’s progressive, which means it
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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, usually requiring you to take a supplement
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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 bloodstream is soon
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