Brian Kimathi
Wakera Wangare
Vitamin supplement may delay diabetes in select groups, researchers sayHigh-dose vitamin D supplements could help reduce diabetes risk among certain groups, according to new research from Tufts University. (iStock)
People who had certain versions of a vitamin D-related gene (called AC or CC) were 19% less likely to get diabetes when they took vitamin D compared to people who took a placebo. (iStock)
"I would not advise older adults to take a daily dose of 4,000 IU of vitamin D without first consulting with their doctors," the researchers said. (iStock)
Adults with prediabetes also have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, the researcher noted. (iStock)
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