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In a recent study, researchers examined the association between vitamin D status and physical performance. Among subjects with low vitamin D levels, physical performance and grip strength were significantly lower than that of participants who did not have reduced levels. In addition to its role in bone health, vitamin D is thought to play a role [...] Bookmark to:
      Vitamin D is essential for normal growth and development in children, yet many children who are otherwise healthy may have inadequate blood levels of vitamin D. A vitamin D deficiency in childhood may lead to muscle weakness, defective bone mineralization, and rickets . A study recently published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that [...] Bookmark to:
It is well-established that vitamin D deficiency or insufficiency is very common among northern populations. However, there is little information on the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in southern climates with high sun exposure. A recent study shows that adult residents of southern Arizona are commonly deficient in vitamin D despite living in an area [...] Bookmark to:
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