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What is Vitamin D and why does my body need it?

Friday, April 4, 2008
Issues related to vitamin D have been popping up in national media — both print and broadcast. Here’s the lowdown on vitamin D. Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that is made in the skin from sunlight and also found in foods we eat.… continue reading

How Fibromyalgia and Vitamin D Deficiency Are Linked?

Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Published by Author The connection between fibromyalgia and vitamin D deficiency is gradually coming to a better understanding as more research studies are linking the muscular pain and weakness, experienced by fibromyalgia patients, to an insufficient intake or poor absorption of vitamin D in the body.… continue reading

Soaking Up Summer-Loving Vitamin D

Tuesday, April 1, 2008
COLUMBIA – It’s a vitamin we often miss when we’re looking to stay healthy, but new research shows vitamin D is more imporant than we once thought. A flurry of research in the last few years suggests low levels of vitamin D may be partly to blame for much of the ill health of many Americans.… continue reading

All hail vitamin D; How to make sure you’re getting enough

Monday, March 31, 2008
The Sudbury Star With the summer months ahead, there is the hope of shaking off those winter blues and letting in as much sunshine as possible. Although the dangers of excessive exposure to sunlight are well known and rightfully threatening, the health benefits of sunshine might catch the average sun worshipper unaware.… continue reading

Research Promotes Pro-active Vitamin D Regimen in Patients with Osteoporosis

Monday, March 31, 2008
ORLANDO, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–New data indicates an aggressive Vitamin D treatment plan should be considered when caring for all Osteoporosis patients. Doing so may help decrease their likelihood of developing Vitamin D deficiency. These findings will be presented at the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) 17th Annual Meeting & Clinical by Harinder Singh, MD on Friday, May 16th at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort in Orlando.… continue reading

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