Non-invasive Diagnosis

Scientists have found that Vitamin D can be measured by human hair, paving the way for non-invasively diagnosing insufficiency of the ‘sunshine vitamin’.

Risk Factor For Many Diseases

Vitamin D deficiency is linked with cardiovascular diseases, inflammation, osteoporosis and diabetes. Presently, the best way to find out vitamin D is to measure the concentration of vitamin D in the blood. However, this can be Painful and even require training and expertise with hygienic conditions so getting a sample is not always feasible.

A Giant Leap in Vit D Tests

The findings were published in the Journal Nutrients is an important step forward in testing vitamin D status, Researchers mentioned in a statement.