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NFL players with higher vitamin D levels less likely to get cut, according to new study
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
Based on these findings, routine monitoring and optimization of vitamin D levels should be considered as part of the routine care of NFL players, with special attention to black athletes.” continue reading
Study finds high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in physicians
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
They found that the average 25(OH)D of the physicians was about 17 ng/ml. Only 8% of the physicians had levels above 30 ng/ml. Vitamin D levels were lower in the hospital-based physicians than the community based ones. Overall, about 67% of the doctors had levels less than 20 ng/ml. continue reading
Recent study confirms low vitamin D levels increase mortality risk
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
Now, another 13-year prospective study conducted by the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition confirms these findings. continue reading
Skin care: High usage of products may be harming consumers
Monday, February 23, 2015
A study has found that on some days half the population applies sunscreens and skin care creams in quantities where the harmful ingredients exceed permissible limit by 5 to 17 times. continue reading
GrassrootsHealth.net – What do you really know about vitamin D
Thursday, February 19, 2015
Scientists have found that most of the world is vitamin D deficient
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